Speaking of VTEC... new Acura Type S concept is a stunna

[12,000 RPM]

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.

[NomisR]

RWD?

[r0tor]

Too much front overhang

[Eye of the Tiger]

Not enough rear overhang.

[giant_mtb]

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.

[Eye of the Tiger]

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.

[12,000 RPM]

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

[Eye of the Tiger]

Needs to be a station wagon. I mean sport wagen.

[SJ_GTI]

It looks good, but we will see how it translates to production.

I do like that color though.

[Xer0]

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%.

[FoMoJo]

Nice profile, especially the roof line.

[cawimmer430]

I thought the market wants SUVs and CUVs? Why waste resources on a sedan that nobody will buy?

Looks stunning for sure.

[cawimmer430]

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/

[CaminoRacer]

No more bird beak, hooray!

[NomisR]

Yes finally, the font facade actually looks good.  I hope they do this with all the new Acruas.

[Raza]

It actually looks pretty good.  So it'll definitely flop.

[Eye of the Tiger]

It actually looks pretty good.  So it'll definitely flop.

Bring Back the Beak! #BBB!

[Eye of the Tiger]

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

[12,000 RPM]

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

[Soup DeVille]

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.