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Acura604 · 07-31-2020, 07:51 AM

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The Acura TLX Type S debuted with gorgeous concept car styling, which was enough to get our attention, but now we’re getting a better idea of the power that will back up those good looks.

The new 3.0-litre V6 produces 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque, the company said late Jult, which is 65 hp more than the old TLX V6.

Those power figures slot the TLX Type S perfectly in between the Audi S4 and the BMW M340i.

Power is sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission; and speaking of wheels, they’re 20 inches across and feature 255/35 all-season tires as standard. Performance tires are an extra-cost option.

While there isn’t a manual option for the TLX, we’re holding out hope other Type-S-badged vehicles will have the option to row your own gears.

The base-model TLX will receive a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 272 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque.

Active dampers are an option for the base model, but they’re standard on the Type S.

Outside of the output news, Acura also announced two base-model TLX vehicles will participate in the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb in 2020. One of them will be tuned slightly with a bigger turbocharger and intercooler; but the other will be closer to stock, and driven by Justin Lumbard.

A Type S version of the TLX will also act as the pace car for the event, and will be driven by chassis engineer Nick Robinson.

We won’t see the TLX hit showrooms until the spring of 2021, but you’ll be able to watch those two of ’em fly up Pikes Peak on August 30.

07-31-2020, 07:51 AM	#18
Acura604 RS has made me the bitter person i am today! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,823 Thanked 3,020 Times in 789 Posts Failed 373 Times in 99 Posts Member's Picture Albums	https://driving.ca/acura/auto-news/n...as-much-torque The Acura TLX Type S debuted with gorgeous concept car styling, which was enough to get our attention, but now we’re getting a better idea of the power that will back up those good looks. The new 3.0-litre V6 produces 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque, the company said late Jult, which is 65 hp more than the old TLX V6. Those power figures slot the TLX Type S perfectly in between the Audi S4 and the BMW M340i. Power is sent to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission; and speaking of wheels, they’re 20 inches across and feature 255/35 all-season tires as standard. Performance tires are an extra-cost option. While there isn’t a manual option for the TLX, we’re holding out hope other Type-S-badged vehicles will have the option to row your own gears. The base-model TLX will receive a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 272 horsepower and 280 lb.-ft. of torque. Active dampers are an option for the base model, but they’re standard on the Type S. Outside of the output news, Acura also announced two base-model TLX vehicles will participate in the Pike’s Peak Hill Climb in 2020. One of them will be tuned slightly with a bigger turbocharger and intercooler; but the other will be closer to stock, and driven by Justin Lumbard. A Type S version of the TLX will also act as the pace car for the event, and will be driven by chassis engineer Nick Robinson. We won’t see the TLX hit showrooms until the spring of 2021, but you’ll be able to watch those two of ’em fly up Pikes Peak on August 30.