Acura has released the Acura ZDX, the prototype version of the model that will be on sale in the fall of 2009 at the 2009 New York Auto Show. The Acura ZDX is a luxury four-door sports coupe that will compete against BMW’s X6. The ZDX prototype is measuring at 192.4 inches long, 78.5 inches wide and 61.8 inches tall with the wheelbase of 108.2 inches that could accommodate 5 passengers. A set of 20 inch 9 spokes custom alloy wheels is fitted to the car and with Michelin Latitude HP 275/40ZR 20 tires. An all-aluminum VTEC V6 engine is used as the powertrain which is mated to an all-new new 6-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift and Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) for the production version.
For the exterior, the ZDX features sensuous curves, sharply raked roofline and bold fender flares with clean, flowing lines start from the headlights and run the length of the car. The door handles are cleverly concealed in the C-pillar while the all-glass tailgate opens wide to reveal a highly functional cargo space with integrated under-floor storage. The ZDX also comes with a dual chrome exhaust outlets. While for the interior, the Acura ZDX’s cabin is wrapped in black and pearl white leather trim such as the hand-stitched leather dash and instrument panel and also premium leather seats. The ZDX also features a black monochromatic center stack, textured metallic center console, steering wheel wrapped with thick leather, racing-inspired paddle shifters and the whole cabin is enclosed by a panoramic glass roof which runs the entire length of the vehicle.
Other features include a new multi-view rear camera for easier parking, Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, AcuraLink Real-Time Traffic and Weather, Acura/ELS Surround premium audio system and Bluetooth connectivity.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Acura ZDX Prototype
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Acura 2+1 by Leon Paz
Recently, Leon Paz has designed a new Acura named Acura 2+1. Which this 2+1 describe the seating arrangement of the car.
The body is fashioned from a plastic that is harder than fiberglass. The upper surface is one continuous window that shows off the twin-turbo V6 and the Acura logo for the cylinder covers. There is no hood -- at your yearly service, the dealer would lift the glass and perform any engine maintenance. This 2+1 is good for those cant afford to get a NSX. Based on what we've seen of the NSX so far, we'd probably rather have the 2+1.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Official pictures of 2009 Acura TL Sedan
Today there is a set of photos with preliminary specifications of the 2009 Acura TL were leaked into the internet.
According to source, the new TL will come with two different version. A front wheel drive version powered by a 280HP 3.5-liter V6 engine and the first ever AWD TL that’s equipped with Acura’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive with power coming from a 305 HP 3.7-liter V6 unit. Both versions of the TL will be matted to a sequential sportshift five-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The 2009 TL will go on sale across the U.S. this fall. Follow the jump to check out the full image gallery and as always, feel free to drop us a comment with your thoughts on the new TL.
Monday, July 21, 2008
2010 Acura NSX Unofficial Details
According to 7tune, Holiday Auto (Japanese Magazine) has revealed unofficial details of the new 2010 Acura NSX. A 5.5 liter 90 degree V10 engine that capable to produce 600 PS and 588 Nm torque is going to power the new NSX.
The Variable Cylinder Management(VCM), a Honda technology where able to shut down one bank of cylinders in constant speed driving situations which will reduce its capacity to 2.75 liters which be equipped to this engine.
The Acura NSX will feature SH-AWD drivetrain and expected to weight at just under 1,500 kg. The car will also feature aerodynamic package such as front fender slits that will help expel air from the engine bay and reduce lift, front bumper, side skirts and rear diffuser that will also help to direct air from the engine bay to the rear diffuser. The rear spoiler will also reduce lift and increase downforce for the car to be able to stay stable at the speed over 300 km/h.
The wheels will be wrapped in Bridgestone RE070R 255/30R19 at the front and 295/35R20 at the rear. The 2010 Acura NSX is expected to be priced at 16,000,000 yen which will rival the Jaguar XKR and Aston Martin Vanquish.
Friday, April 18, 2008
Acura NSX
According to news, NSX will be getting to rear wheel drive traction. However, Honda will turn to rear wheel drive in the next years few years throughout the Acura brand.
However the second generation of the Acura NSX has been postoned by way of design veto. Rumors have it that executives were not pleased with the way the concept looked, especially the front end. Lately Acura has really had more than its share of bad press for their weak designs. Good thing someone up the ladder told designers to get back to the drawing board and make something beautiful for once.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
The new 2010 Acura NSX
There is a lot of rumors around the internet showing that the above picture from a Japanese magazine showing that it could be the new design of Acura NSX. The new Acura NSX will also be powered by a 4.5-liter V10 engine producing 400 kW.
