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Source: http://news.windingroad.com/?p=947
Acura is giving the Type S treatment to its popular TL lineup for 2007.
A revamped TL is slated to make the rounds this autumn, but for the first time ever, Acura is bringing along a new performance model with it. As is the way with other like-named Acuras, a modest power bump and understated aesthetic upgrades accompanies the Type-S designation.
In this case, the TLs V-6 gets a .3-liter displacement bump (to 3.5 liters), which works out to 286 horsepower and 256 lb.-ft of torque garden-variety models make do with a 3.2-liter V-6 good for 258 brake horsepower and 233 lb.-ft. The five-speed automatic with manual override has also been programmed to blip the throttle on downshifts.
(More details and insight after the jump!)
The suspension has been tightened up, and a different wheel/tire pairing help emphasize the more sporting mission of the Type-S, and the styling is marked-out by a mesh grille, four exhaust outlets, a modest spoiler, and various badges (a 2006-model TL is shown).
Inside, stainless pedals, sportier seats, and carbon fiber trim bits let owner and passenger alike know that they arent in just any TL.
Pricing and complete specifications arent available yet, but Royal Ford at the Boston Globe has the upper end of the TLs lineup pegged at around $39k for model year 2007, so its a safe bet that the Type-S will base in that vicinity.
Interestingly Acuras flagship RL has struggled to find buyers at its $49k asking price, and hefty discounts have ensued. Transaction prices for the 290 horsepower all-wheel drive sedan are hovering just above the TL Type-S projected price point, at around $43,500. While the RL is outwardly less sporting than the latter, it will be interesting to see if any inter-showroom competition results.
A revamped TL is slated to make the rounds this autumn, but for the first time ever, Acura is bringing along a new performance model with it. As is the way with other like-named Acuras, a modest power bump and understated aesthetic upgrades accompanies the Type-S designation.
In this case, the TLs V-6 gets a .3-liter displacement bump (to 3.5 liters), which works out to 286 horsepower and 256 lb.-ft of torque garden-variety models make do with a 3.2-liter V-6 good for 258 brake horsepower and 233 lb.-ft. The five-speed automatic with manual override has also been programmed to blip the throttle on downshifts.
(More details and insight after the jump!)
Inside, stainless pedals, sportier seats, and carbon fiber trim bits let owner and passenger alike know that they arent in just any TL.
Pricing and complete specifications arent available yet, but Royal Ford at the Boston Globe has the upper end of the TLs lineup pegged at around $39k for model year 2007, so its a safe bet that the Type-S will base in that vicinity.
Interestingly Acuras flagship RL has struggled to find buyers at its $49k asking price, and hefty discounts have ensued. Transaction prices for the 290 horsepower all-wheel drive sedan are hovering just above the TL Type-S projected price point, at around $43,500. While the RL is outwardly less sporting than the latter, it will be interesting to see if any inter-showroom competition results.
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