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Spy Video: 2011 Honda/Acura NSX, 3 Minutes Of Fun

2010-2011 Honda/Acura NSX Spy Video We recently showed you a small clipping of 2011 Acura NSX scorching the Ring. Well to follow it up, we have the full 3 minutes of spy video footage of Acura NSX for your pleasure. Taste it, love it, hear it, enjoy it..do whatever you need to but don't miss it.


Source: YouTube
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Spy Photo: 2009 Honda/Acura TL Spied Again

2009 Acura TL Spy Picture Honda's high volume sedan, the Acura TL has again been spied on. This time its the guys from Automotive Traveler who caught TL prototype undergoing hot weather testing at California's Mojave Desert. The photos are much clearer than before and the TL prototype wears less of camo over its bright red colored body.

The Honda/Acura TL spy photo that you see here reveal what has been expected for long now, that is just like Acura's 2009 RL and TSX, the 4th generation TL will also get the triangular wide-tooth front grill. This angular theme is further carried to the rear of the vehicle giving the trunk-lid a cut inverted triangle shape (see photos). Such a bold and aggressive treatment to a high-selling model can be quite a risk.

It's still not known what is under the hood of the upcoming Acura TL but it won't be wrong to hope for the 3.7-liter V6 from the MDX CUV mated to a six speed, manumatic DSG gearbox. Further the 09 model TL is expected to switch from front-wheel drive to the Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) like the one used in Acura RL and RDX. But its quite possible that new TL range will consist of two models, one featuring FWD and the top model TL Type-S getting SH-AWD. And given Honda's emphasis on good fuel economy along with low emissions, TL engine should employ the company's cylinder-deactivation feature that has successfully worked in the new Accord V6.

We'll end our list of possiblities here and will leave you with the spy photo of Acura TL undergoing some tough desert condition testing below.

Source: Automotive Traveler
Read More On: Honda/Acura TL

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2010-2011 Honda/Acura NSX First Spy Video

2010 2011 Honda/Acura NSX Spy VideoEarlier we got you the details & spy photos (here & here) of the upcoming 2001 Honda/Acura NSX supercar prototype that will make its debut in 2010. Now to spice up your day even more we've got you the video of the original NSX's successor being tested at the Brünnchen section of the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.


Source: BridgeToGantry
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Spy Video: 2010-2011 Honda/Acura NSX Lapping The Ring.


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2011 Honda/Acura NSX Prototype Fast Catching On Nissan GT-R

Spy Photo: 2011 Honda/Acura NSX Prototype It is being reported that the 2011 Honda NSX (called Acura NSX in US) prototype that we showed you earlier (click here) is said to be scorching the Ring at an unofficial lap time of 7 minutes and 37 seconds. Now since this supercar is being touted as Honda's answer to Nissan GT-R and upcoming Lexus LF-A, there is a high possibility that these numbers might be true.

Although beating the 2009 Nissan GT-R's officially time of 7:29 is a tall order, you need to keep in mind that even the GT-R prototype clocked lap times similar to the NSX prototype. But still Honda need to keep in mind that the development of the Nissan GT-R V-Spec is already underway and it is expected to set a much faster ring time.

According to CarTribe the Honda's new Acura NSX will be powered by front-mid mounted i-VTEC V10 which will scream to 9,000rpm while making around 550bhp. Upcoming NSX seems to have an more powerful powerplant than GT-R but it is still two years away from production. With rivals like Nissan fast working on even more powerful versions of their supercars, 2011 Acura NSX will need some kind of rocket boosters to compete against Lexus LF-A, Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911 Turbo, Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo.

Source: CarTribe
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Honda's 2011 Acura NSX Sportscar Spied In Germany

2011 Acura NSX Spy Photo The new spy photos of upcoming 2010-2011 Acura NSX shot at Nürburgring in Germany finally confirms that Honda has begun testing pre-production prototypes of original NSX replacement. Looking at the spy picture of NSX, you can make out that many aspects of the controversial Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept have been incorporated in this prototype design, while some of the more revolutionary but not so practical style elements have been shown the door.

It good news that Honda has atlast managed to arrive at a definate design direction that it would like to take shape in next generation Acura NSX. We all got to see what was being planned for NSX when the Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept was shown at 2007 Detroit Auto Show. But due to largely negative response to the concepts styling, Honda was forced to abandon its original plans which delayed the NSX project.

Despite the drawbacks, engineers were able to continue testing the new mechanicals for the car by using test mules made with body panels from the S2000. The original Acura NSX sportscar had a mid-engine layout but when new NSX finally makes its debut in 2010 as a 2011 model it will be powered by a front-mounted, V10 engine. It is expected to come equipped with a new high-performance version of Acura’s ‘Super Handling All-Wheel Drive’ (SH-AWD) system.

There has been some discussion of a possible four-wheel steering system (4WS) for the upcoming NSX, but according to Honda the SH-AWD system would achieve most of the benefits of 4WS without the added complexity.

Source: MotoAuthorty
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Update On New 2009 Acura TL

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Update On New 2009 Acura TLEarlier in April this year, Honda was said to have shown the production model of new 09 Acura TL to some of its top dealers. Since then we have been waiting for some spicy details to leak on to the web and finally it seem to have happened. 2009 Acura TL will come in 3 model trims 3.5L, 3.5L sh-awd and 3.7L sh-awd is what one of the guys at vtec.net has revealed.

According to him, "the car was shown in new orleans april 11th to acura dealer body" and will be released in the market by September end. He says that he, "saw the car....3.5 w/280hp and 3.7 w 305hp....no mention of "S" Type at all.....the front and rear of the car in no way resembles the present car or TSX...larger than the present TL and present Accord....it is as drastic to the persent TL as the present TL was to the '03 TL.....20G hard drive on board for personal music recording ...push button start....".

He further adds that, "...rear lights on the '09 TL are a cross between civic 2 dr and camry....bold...tilted a bit down toward center...red lenses top and bottom ...clear back up in the middle but taper extensively around the side almost to the back of the c piller..the car looks sleek from the side yet agressive, angular from front and back ".

Now how authentic or accurate this info is will only be known in September when Honda raises the curtain to reveal its 2009 Acura TL. One thing we can assure you is that lot of more details & pictures are going to get revealed much before the actual debut of new Acura. So stay tuned for more.

Source: TOV
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2009 Acura TL Gets AWD : Buzz & Spy Photos

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2009 Acura TL Gets AWD : Buzz & Spy Photos Some details about the Honda's upcoming 4th generation 2009 Acura TL are beginning to leak out. No specific info about its actual debut has yet been released. But definately the launch of 2009 Acura TL is very close, you can just smell it. If you can't then read all the Buzz below and see some spy photos & pictures as well.


Acura cars: What's coming in 2009 - - and beyond
Acura is expected to go three for three on its car lineup, introducing a new version of the mid-size TL.
source about.com

Rumormill: 2009 Acura TL coming in 2 flavors, gets AWD
2008 Acura TL Badge According to our anonymous tipster, the '09 TL range will consist of two models. The front-wheel-drive car will be powered by a 3.5L V6 delivering 280 horsepower. The step-up version will feature SH AWD and have a 3.7L, 300-horsepower V6 underhood (presumably the same one used in the MDX).
source autoblog

2009 Acura TL Sneak Peek
For starters, the 2009 Acura TL should switch from front-wheel drive, which Accord retains, to the Super-Handling AWD used for Acura's RL flagship sedan and RDX and MDX sport-utilities.....The 2009 Acura TL should also get a more-potent base engine, with the current 3.2-liter V6 replaced by a version of the Type-S model's 3.5. We think horsepower will check in at around 275, up from 258, matched by fatter torque output that should benefit midrange acceleration with an automatic transmission, which will probably remain mandatory. To keep pace, the Type-S would go from 286 to maybe 300 horsepower, also with more torque in the bargain. Given Honda's usual emphasis on the best fuel economy with the lowest emissions, both TL engines should employ the company's cylinder-deactivation feature.
source consumerguideauto

2009 Acura TL: What To Expect From The New TL, TL Type-S
2009 Acura TLThe regular 2009 TL sedan will inherit the 3.5-liter V6 under the hood of the current TL Type-S. That motor puts out 286 HP now however, we expect this V6 to be tuned up to just over 300 horses when it finds its new home in the 2009 TL's engine compartment....The much more exciting news lies in the next generation TL Type-S. Under the hood you will find the 3.7-liter V6 from the MDX CUV. That's an engine already rated at 300 HP in the MDX and our industry sources tell us to expect this motor to be good for around 330 HP in the TL's hot rod version.....The last bit of good news on the Type-S is the slush box. A 6 speed, manumatic DSG gearbox will be standard equipment on this faster-than-average sports sedan.
source jalopnik

2009 Acura TL AWD
A couple of Honda Exc. came up to the dealership last week. Showed pictures of the new TL to my owner and such. Unfortunately the interior images were not shown cause the laptop somehow died (go figure) before they got to it. Point being they did say that the 09 TL will have the AWD as highest end trim level and will be a v6 pushing 310 horsepower......The exterior of the TL looks very "futureistic" and very very aggressive. They were quite impressed. Apparently the base TL will have around the same out put as the TYPE S. 3.5L FWD 286 hp.
source vtec.net

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