Acura TL Gets Type-S Treatment
September 17th, 2006
It’s been 3 years since the Acura division produced any cars that carried the Type-S badge. That wait is all but over now, as Acura will be re-introducing the Type-S into the 2007 TL line up. Previous generations of the Type-S line included the TL and CL. This time around only the TL is in production, but you have a choice of a 6 speed manual gearbox or a 5 speed automatic with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters when you check the option box for Type-S. Power comes from a 3.5L V6 that makes 286 horsepower and 256 lb-ft of torque. The base TL comes with a 3.2L V6 that will propel the car to 60MPH (from a stop) in the low-7 second range.
2007 Acura RDX Reaches Showrooms
August 11th, 2006
To refresh your memory, the RDX sports a turbocharged and intercooled 2.3-liter 16 valve four-cylinder engine pumping out 240 hp. The RDX also boasts Acura’s patented Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. You can check out our earlier post on the RDX to learn how an American contributed to the development of the CUV’s turbos.
The fully-equipped RDX comes standard with a dual-zone automatic climate control system, a 360-watt, 7-speaker premium sound system with a multi-format 6-disc changer, XM Satellite Radio, an MP3/auxiliary input jack, and a full complement of air bag protection.
2007 Acura TL Type-S Official Photos
August 10th, 2006
Appearance-wise, the Type-S has adopted the former TL A-Spec’s bodywork. The lower side skirts, the fender bulges, and the decklid spoiler that all first appeared on that package are now part of the Type-S trimmings. All TL models receive revised front fascias featuring integrated foglamps, new head and taillight assemblies, and an updated interior.
The 2007 Acura TL Type-S also gets a slightly different rear-end treatment that incorporates a new bumper cover and a pair of dual-tipped exhaust outlets (very BMW “M” if you ask us). Both the TL and TL Type-S get new wheels, too, with the Type-S rims reminding us of the ones found on the Nissan Altima SE-R. Frankly, we’re a bit surprised they didn’t go with a more original design. No complaints about the base TL’s new 5-spokes, which look great. Read the rest of this entry »