Any chance/word of a 4 cylinder SH-AWD?
08-31-2014, 03:53 PM
#2
Azine Jabroni
Nothing conclusive, but all signs point to no.
I think it's probably possible, but the SH-AWD system is probably realistically too heavy.
Maybe if there were a 2.0T down the line. However, that still seems unlikely.
I think it's probably possible, but the SH-AWD system is probably realistically too heavy.
Maybe if there were a 2.0T down the line. However, that still seems unlikely.
08-31-2014, 05:24 PM
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From http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...ra-tlx-review/ :
Why not offer [the 8-speed transmission] with both engines? Kipfer says a conventional nine-speed still offers more of the refinement that V-6 buyers want. Indeed, the nine-speed shifts with the creaminess we've come to expect of ZF transmissions. He also admits that the eight-speed dual-clutch, in its current form, won't stand up to the six-cylinder's torque. More problematic, it is not yet engineered to work with all-wheel drive.
Why not offer [the 8-speed transmission] with both engines? Kipfer says a conventional nine-speed still offers more of the refinement that V-6 buyers want. Indeed, the nine-speed shifts with the creaminess we've come to expect of ZF transmissions. He also admits that the eight-speed dual-clutch, in its current form, won't stand up to the six-cylinder's torque. More problematic, it is not yet engineered to work with all-wheel drive.
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09-02-2014, 07:57 AM
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My 06 TSX doesn't have enough TQ to power out of a corner. I can carry more speed into a corner because of its lighter weight and toss-ability. sh-awd would rob some of the little TQ it has and might have even less power out of the corner. The RDX awd system might be more useful for daily driving/bad weather than the sporty sh-awd if they decide down the road for the I-4 TLX.
09-02-2014, 08:51 AM
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Although the new generation SH-AWD is lighter than the previous system, it still adds noticeable weight.
People who have tested the pre-production SH-AWD version and the pre-production P-AWS version say that it's noticeable with the J Motor cars.
So I doubt that people are going to be interested in producing a K Motor version with that kind of weight added to it.
It's a dream car, a Civic-sized car with SH-AWD! But the way that Honda designs their systems, I doubt we'll see it.
:-(
People who have tested the pre-production SH-AWD version and the pre-production P-AWS version say that it's noticeable with the J Motor cars.
So I doubt that people are going to be interested in producing a K Motor version with that kind of weight added to it.
It's a dream car, a Civic-sized car with SH-AWD! But the way that Honda designs their systems, I doubt we'll see it.
:-(
09-02-2014, 11:56 AM
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Burning Brakes
Probably not with the N/A I4, but a turbo'ed 4 SH-AWD is slightly more possible. One can only hope lol.
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09-02-2014, 04:24 PM
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09-02-2014, 06:15 PM
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2G TLX-S
^^^^^
Highly unlikely on the 1 year old TLX, because Honda/Acura almost always reserves engine changes (if any) for the MMC refresh (2.5 years from now) or after the MMC refresh.
Highly unlikely on the 1 year old TLX, because Honda/Acura almost always reserves engine changes (if any) for the MMC refresh (2.5 years from now) or after the MMC refresh.
09-02-2014, 06:17 PM
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^^ could this engine be coming to the ILX with a Type S version?
09-02-2014, 06:51 PM
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My guess is a 2.0 Turbo and some sort of modified/upgraded DCT. Purely speculative on my part.
09-02-2014, 06:56 PM
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This is Acura's "in" back into some actual relevance.
Realistically, a 2.0 VTEC turbo mated with the 8 DCT from the TLX. Pop on the jewel eye LEDs.
ILX Type S
Unrealistically, a turbo six cylinder with a 6 speed MT. Pop on the jewel eye LEDs.
Only two colors, black and red.
Boom. ILX Type R
Realistically, a 2.0 VTEC turbo mated with the 8 DCT from the TLX. Pop on the jewel eye LEDs.
ILX Type S
Unrealistically, a turbo six cylinder with a 6 speed MT. Pop on the jewel eye LEDs.
Only two colors, black and red.
Boom. ILX Type R
09-03-2014, 09:04 AM
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09-03-2014, 06:54 PM
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2G TLX-S
^^^^^
In that case, then (Turbo-I4 ILX) > (I4 TLX) ?
In that case, then (Turbo-I4 ILX) > (I4 TLX) ?
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