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CHASSIS DEVELOPMENT
From its inception the MDX targeted the dynamics and driving feel of its strongest European competitors. The essential elements of this engineering goal included steering, suspension, braking and overall dynamic perf...
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OVERVIEW
The core MDX themes of driving enthusiasm, intelligent functionality, technology and luxury are clearly evidenced in the all-new interior. Acura's flagship SUV blends sport sedan intensity with the best elements of SUV utility....
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SAFETY
The 2008 Acura MDX continues the MDX's commitment of advancing SUV passive safety. Standard features include dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, front active head restraints, side curtain airbags and driver dual-stage knee ...
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POWERTRAIN
Engine Type
3.7-liter 24-valve aluminum-alloy SOHC VTEC® V6
Displacement
3664 cc
Horsepower, SAE net
300 hp at 6000 rpm
Torque, SAE net
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INTRODUCTION
The TSX sports sedan complements the sporty TL and the luxurious RL in Acura's lineup of performance luxury sedans. The TSX is positioned as a stepping stone to other Acura products and provides luxury sedan buyers with an ...
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2008 Acura TSX - Powertrain
INTRODUCTION
The TSX is a precisely engineered sports sedan that blends agility and handling with 5-passenger comfort. The delicate balance of attributes drove every aspect of TSX development, including the...
09/12/2007 -
INTRODUCTION
When the TSX burst onto the scene, it featured many of the groundbreaking exterior styling cues that would appear in other Acura models such as the TL and RL in subsequent years. Familiar Acura cues were echoed in the T...
09/12/2007 -
INTRODUCTION
The Acura TSX is more than Acura's entry sedan. It is a responsive, balanced, sharp-handling sports sedan that is designed to compete on equal terms with Europe's best -whether front-drive, rear-drive or all-wheel drive...
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ENGINEERING FEATURES
2.4-liter DOHC i-VTECTM aluminum alloy inline 4-cylinder engine
205 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 164 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm
Drive-by-wire throttle system
Computer...
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Slide into the TSX driver's seat, and the purposeful nature of the cockpit immediately becomes apparent. This is a driver's car. Benchmarked throughout its development against some of the world's best sports sedans, the TSX interior is a...
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Introduction
The TSX uses technologies to offer substantial enhancements to overall vehicle safety. However, safety begins with the dynamic traits of the vehicle-in other words, how the vehicle can help its driver avoid an accident. In ...
09/11/2007 -
OVERVIEW
The Acura TL stormed into the performance luxury sedan market with impressive
styling, best-in-class horsepower, and a luxurious and technology-packed interior.
It was an immediate hit with the motoring press and publi...
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OVERVIEW
Two engines are available for the 2008 TL. Under the hood of the TL is an
all-aluminum 3.2-liter V-6 with 24 valves and Acura's VTEC® -
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control. The 3.2-liter V-6 delivers ...
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OVERVIEW
For 2008, the Acura TL's exterior is both emotional and athletic. With
the Type-S, visual cues were incorporated to distinguish it from other TLs.
All the updates were done while maintaining the high build quality, dur...
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CHASSIS OVERVIEW
The TL's front-wheel drive chassis provides significant benefits in
a 5-passenger sedan. The drivetrain is more compact, overall package is lighter
than if it were rear drive, and there is more passenger room. ...
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
The Acura tradition of interior prestige and tailored function continues with
an elegant and sporty interior for the TL. The instruments and controls are
arranged to create an intimate and functional driver's ...
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OVERVIEW
The 2008 TL and TL Type-S were developed to help protect its occupants with
a comprehensive array of safety technologies, high-grade materials, and advanced
construction techniques.
Weight sensors are incorporated in...
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OVERVIEW
The 2008 Acura RL combines performance, technology, style and safety in an
athletic luxury package that pushes the boundaries of automotive design on multiple
fronts. No production car at any price has ever offered mor...
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