We have seen several modifications on the Honda S2000, which involves the installation of a bigger engine. Many owners felt the need for more power and torque on the S2000 and especially below 6000 rpm. This time Honda Performance Development has managed to fit into a Honda S2000 CR, a 3.7-liter V6 of an Acura [...]
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Acura TSX sports wagon availability at dealeships in the fall 2010
Acura’s vehicle lineup of 2011 will be more interesting with the addition of a TSX sport wagon based on the popular TSX sports sedan. This model will be available at Acura dealerships in the fall 2010 and will feature balanced performance, advanced technology and bold styling as described by Acura.
Strakka Racing to purchase the Acura ARX-01
It looks like a British team, Strakka Racing has made plans to purchase the Acura ARX-01 which is owned by Fernandez Racing. This means that it will compete with the car in the European Le Mans Series next year and also at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Still, this deal is not yet confirmed [...]
Acura 2010 ZDX First Drive
For those that are looking forward to get the new Acura ZDX, here comes an interesting first drive review as reported in Autoblog’s site. You will find very useful information in all aspects of this model and plenty of photographs to have a better and clear picture of what Acura has to offer to the [...]
Scott Sharp walks away from Acura’s prototype crash during Petit Le Mans practice
This could be listed as one of the worst crash ever recorded. Acura’s prototype was completely destroyed during Petit Le Mans practice and as you can see from the video is a miracle that Scott Sharp walked away.
New six speed manual gearbox for Acura 2010 TL SH-AWD line up
Acura has launched the 2010 TL line up with a new six speed manual gearbox available exclusively on the top range SH-AWD model that sets with Acura’s all-wheel drive system with the 3.7-liter V6 engine producing 305HP and 273 lb-ft of torque. Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales said that “The new manual transmission [...]
NSX successor shall be downgraded
A sad day, that was, when the NSX successor project was canceled by Honda. It was back in February when Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co said that the NSX successor was mostly completed, but no “go” was given to bring it on production. However, John Watts, Acura’s senior manager has [...]
Acura TSX station wagon to get a green light?
With the continuous sales of station wagons from many car manufacturers in the US, it is really no big surprise that Acura has plans for a possible TSX wagon to be produced and go for sale. However, its still early to find out if a green go light shall be given, but we won’t be [...]
More power and aggressive look of Acura’s TSX
We are more than happy to see more power on Acura’s new models. In 2010 the TSX will be equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 engine that will give a 280 horse power. The TSX will also be improved with a stiffer suspension and an F1 style paddle shift transmission on the steering wheel. As [...]
Acura MDX SUV gets a facelift in 2010
Everyone loves model facelifts, and we are talking about cars here. Acura’s 2010 MDX will have a new exterior design and a new six speed automatic transmission. The overall design is more aggressive and the MDX will be equipped with a 3.7 liter Vtec V6 engine that will produce 300 horsepower. Its worth to mention [...]