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An Acura-powered endurance racing prototype will make its competition debut at the 55th Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring in March of 2007, racing against manufacturer-supported efforts from Audi, Porsche and Mazda, and a variety of well-equipped privateer teams.
“As Acura marks its 20-year anniversary, I can’t think of a better racing series to showcase our technology and performance than the American Le Mans Series,” said John Mendel, senior vice president, Auto Operations. “Our entry as a full factory team in the American Le Mans Series will accurately reflect Acura’s position as a leader in automotive performance and technology, and provide us with an arena in which to compete against other manufacturers in endurance sports car racing.”
You order the most expensive cars in the world in terms of price, beauty and speed …
First place: Ferrari P4/5 by Pininfarina(2006)
Price: $ 2,000,000
2-Bugatti 16/4 Veyron Pur Sang(2007)
Price: $1,900,000
3-Ferrari FXX (2005)
Price: $1,816,000
4-Russo-Baltique Impression (2006)
Price: $ 1,800,000
5-Schuppan 962CR (1994)
Price: $1,500,000
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The all-new 2007 Acura RDX Entry Premium SUV, made its production debut at the New York Auto Show today. RDX combines Acura’s first-ever turbocharged engine with the breakthrough Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM) (SH-AWD(TM)), for sports sedan-like handling in a SUV package.
True to form for Acura, the RDX incorporates a class-leading array of sophisticated electronic technologies that are seamlessly integrated to keep its passengers informed, entertained and in touch. The RDX also introduces new safety technologies based on the fundamentals of Acura’s “Safety Through Innovation” initiative.
As Acura’s first Entry Premium SUV, the RDX was the focal point of the development of a special powertrain that would blend 4-cylinder efficiency and 6-cylinder power. The ideal solution came in the form of an innovative new variable flow turbo (VFT) that delivers an unusually broad powerband with little or no lag in throttle response. The RDX is equipped with an all-new 2.3-liter DOHC 16-valve in-line four-cylinder engine with i-VTEC valve control that combines Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) with Variable Timing Control (VTC). With the variable flow turbo working in concert with i-VTEC, the RDX delivers strong power and torque, excellent fuel economy and very low emissions.
The 2007 Acura MDX became one of the many vehicles to be awarded the “Top Safety Pick” award from the Insurance Institute For Highway Safety.
The SUV received the high scores on the crash tests due to its electronic stability control and newly improved head restraints. (The earlier versions of the 2007 MDX were given low ratings on the design.)
“The MDX will once again set a new standard in the luxury SUV segment, just as it did when it was first introduced,” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president, Sales, for Honda. “Bold styling, track tuned performance and the latest technology make the MDX one of the most advanced SUVs on the road.”
Powertrains
The Acura NSX offers two distinct, mid-ship mounted powertrains. The first is a lightweight, all-aluminum 3.2 liter, DOHC, 24-valve, 90-degree V-6 engine coupled with a 6-speed, close-ratio manual transmission producing 290 horsepower and 224 lb-ft of torque. The second is a 3.0 liter DOHC, 24-valve V-6 engine with a 4-speed Sequential SportShift automatic transmission that generates 252 horsepower and 210 lb.-ft. of torque.
Both Acura NSX engines are equipped with Acura’s patented VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control), a Variable Volume Induction System, direct ignition and a computerized Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system pioneered in Formula One racing. The NSX engine also features titanium connecting rods, which are stronger and lighter than comparable steel connecting rods.
Features
Acura TSX is based on the European-market Honda Accord, which is a different car and slightly smaller than the Accord designed for the U.S. market. It’s a superb chassis that’s tight and fun to drive. The 2.4-liter iVTEC four-cylinder engine delivers 200 horsepower and boasts a broad torque curve. This engine is wonderfully tuned and loves to rev.
Integra-replacement has more vroom – higher price
Banff, Alberta – Goodbye Integra, hello RSX. Acura’s replacement for the sporty Integra hatchback/coupe has been rebadged RSX. Completely redesigned, the 2002 RSX has new exterior and interior styling, a new platform and suspension, two new engines, three new transmissions, new brakes, and more standard equipment.
“We expect the new RSX to attract customers to Acura because of its
performance personality,” says Bill Bunting, Acura Canada Public Relations Supervisor. “The RSX will be the entry performance car to the
Acura family. RSX will also attract current Integra customers with higher
performance and increased features.”
