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I really love the side profile. Who says you need prestige gap to make a beautiful sedan?
Hoping they keep the J35 alive and throw a DCT + hybrid drive in the mix.
RWD?
Too much front overhang
Not enough rear overhang.
Looks great. I'm sure it won't be quite that clean once it gets production-ized (side mirrors, door handles, window trim, etc.), but that's one nice shape for sure.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 13, 2019, 06:12:58 PM
Looks great. I'm sure it won't be quite that clean once it gets production-ized (side mirrors, door handles, window trim, etc.), but that's one nice shape for sure.
Electronic, handleless door latches, side view cameras, cameras instead of windows.
Quote from: giant_mtb on August 13, 2019, 06:12:58 PM
Looks great. I'm sure it won't be quite that clean once it gets production-ized (side mirrors, door handles, window trim, etc.), but that's one nice shape for sure.
Yes, the overall proportions and surfaces are good. I don't like the extra window behind the rear door but that is minor.
Very curious about the powertrain
Needs to be a station wagon. I mean sport wagen.
It looks good, but we will see how it translates to production.
I do like that color though.
I'll wait till the car is actually out. The Acura of the last 15 or so years has been really good about releasing cars that are 90% of the way to great and are let down by cheapening out at the last 10%.
Nice profile, especially the roof line.
I thought the market wants SUVs and CUVs? Why waste resources on a sedan that nobody will buy?
Looks stunning for sure.
Acura Type S Concept Is A (Sexy) Sign Of Things To Come
The Type S moniker has been brought back from the dead, 11 years after it was last seen in Acura's lineup. Mind you, it's not being used on a production car yet, but on a very attractive concept, unveiled earlier this week, which serves as a preview for the TLX Type S.
With curves in all the right places, a new and more elegant grille design, large air intakes at the front, a clean silhouette and a rear end that could scare away an Alfa Romeo Giulia driver, the Type S Concept is one head-turning car.
Unfortunately, Acura hasn't opened it up yet, but it says it has a functioning interior. There's no word on what powers it either, but when Acura announced that they will revive the Type S brand early last year, they confirmed the development of a new turbo'd V6, paired to the latest iteration of the brand's all-wheel drive system. The show car also gets high-performance brakes from Brembo, with four piston calipers.
Should you want to see the Type S Concept in the flesh, then you'll want to head on down to the Monterey Car Week, as it will be displayed over there from August 15. You can also take a closer look at it in the following walkaround video, posted by KelleyBlueBlook, which highlights some of its most eye-catching elements.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAfjIt33ilI
Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2019/08/acura-type-s-concept-is-a-sexy-sign-of-good-things-to-come/
No more bird beak, hooray!
Yes finally, the font facade actually looks good. I hope they do this with all the new Acruas.
It actually looks pretty good. So it'll definitely flop.
Quote from: Raza on August 15, 2019, 09:17:22 AM
It actually looks pretty good. So it'll definitely flop.
Bring Back the Beak! #BBB!
This crap suggests a FWD/AWD layout. Bullshit.
https://jalopnik.com/the-acura-type-s-concept-is-the-cab-back-fwd-sedan-we-n-1837333521/amp
Transverse transmissions are an inherent limit on HP
It is what it is :(
Honda could afford a RWD platform... but for what? Won't sell anymore crossovers. I'm OK with it
Quote from: 12,000 RPM on August 18, 2019, 06:43:31 AM
Transverse transmissions are an inherent limit on HP
It is what it is :(
Honda could afford a RWD platform... but for what? Won't sell anymore crossovers. I'm OK with it
Sure, that's why 5000 HP sidewinder top fuel cars were a thing.