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Acura TL A-SPEC Concept Highlights
 Date: December 29, 2003 15:50
 Submitted by:  JeffX
 Source: Acura PR
 Credibility Rating: N/A


Torrance, Calif. 12/29/2003

Powertrain

  • 300+ horsepower, powertrain including:
    • Performance-tuned 3.2-liter, 24-valve, V-6 engine
    • High flow intake and exhaust
    • 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission with limited-slip

Suspension

  • A-SPEC high performance suspension with track-tuned shocks and springs
  • 21-inch prototype alloy wheels
  • High performance tires
  • Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes with 8-piston calipers and 15-inch rotors

Body/Styling

  • Panoramic glass roof
  • Larger, high-flow exhaust finishers
  • 42 mm wider track
  • Wider fender flares
  • Trunk lid spoiler
  • Redesigned front bumper with larger Acura grille and lower air intakes
  • Redesigned rear bumper
  • 3-stage silver-gray Mica Pearl paint
  • New finish treatment on headlights/tail lights, clear side indicators

Interior

  • Premium Matador Red sport/luxury interior
  • Deeply bolstered custom leather seats with heating and cooling ventilation
  • Ultra suede headliner
  • Carbon/Kevlar accents on door panels and center console
  • Carbon/Kevlar sport steering wheel
  • Aluminum shift knob and foot pedals
  • Rear bucket seats with storage

Technology/Safety

  • Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Rearview camera

Last edited by JeffX on December 29, 2003 15:50

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