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364 messages, Last post on Sep 21, 2009 at 9:27 AM
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Replying to: balla (Feb 11, 2008 12:18 pm) I think is is possible that SH and Turbos may come later, but based on what we've ordered, this is not in the cards for Aprils cars. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Feb 11, 2008 9:01 am) If Honda can get 240 bhp out of a 2.2-liter I-4 engine (the F22C used on the S2000 sportster), they could easily get around 230 bhp out of a new 2.4-liter I-4, especially if they use the new Advanced VTEC valvetrain that was announced back in the fall of 2006. And unlike the F22C engine, the use of Advanced VTEC means you don't need to rev the engine to high RPM to get decent power. I personally think the Acura TSX may become the first US-model Honda to use such an engine.
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Replying to: raychuang00 (Feb 12, 2008 6:46 am) Doesn't sound like much fun to me.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 12, 2008 4:54 pm) l2009 TSX at world.honda.com
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Replying to: satoauto (Feb 13, 2008 2:18 am)
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Replying to: cdnpinhead (Feb 13, 2008 4:51 am)
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Replying to: satoauto (Feb 13, 2008 9:47 am) Interesting that the press release states an increase in performance, but it looks like all they did was trade 4 HP for 8 lb ft TQ. I'm guessing that we'll see a lower redline in addition to the other minor tweaks (valve timing, compression, etc). I'm also guessing that the added size and chassis strengthening is going to add weight. Lower redline, a higher curb weight, and more luxury means the new TSX is following in the footsteps of all the other lux sport sedan manufacturers. I hope I'm wrong...
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Replying to: fedlawman (Feb 13, 2008 11:45 am) |
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As a current TSX '06 6spd owner, I am disappointed with the specs of the new car - mainly in terms of power. I was looking forward to the new TSX dreaming of SH-AWD and 260 plus horses. If this is a strategy where they will introduce a type s model with the specs I mentioned above later down the road to maintain interest in the model I am not sure if it will pay off. I imagine a lot of TSX owners were waiting for the new TSX to trade up at least in '09 once the first year model gremlins were worked out. These owners might get tempted with other market place offerings... |
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Replying to: raychuang00 (Feb 12, 2008 6:46 am) I'm not saying they can't. I'm saying they won't. Honda does have an issue with not being able to achieve and represent able torque numbers. An S2000 weighs only 2864 lbs, a TSX weighs 3268-3356 lbs depending on what tranny you have. The torque output is not good enough to really get the car going. People that buy a TSX don't want to hang out at 7,000 rpms all day to get power. I have always praised Honda for wonderful hp out of these 4 cyl VTEC engines, but they just produce no torque. In the lux market, you need a more balanced 4 cyl engine, like Audi has in the A4. Yes, I know, it's boosted, but, you can't blame Audi for not taking advantage of the technology available today. |
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