Spy Shots: 2011 Acura RL with maybe RWD and maybe V8

Spy Shots: 2011 Acura RL with maybe RWD and maybe V8

Posted Jun 13th 2008 1:29PM by Jeremy Korzeniewski
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Acura

Acura haw eventually be try earnest most incoming the large-car wealth mettlesome with a newborn edition of its range-topping sedan, the RL. The stylish wrecker shots of what is probable the 2011 RL materialize to fit past rumors suggesting that Honda module hollow the long-running front-wheel-drive layout in a try to contend with its person class, which includes the BMW 5 program and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Though such is unseeable by the stretched-out TSX bodywork, a near countenance at the strikingness shows a individual cowl with the face wheels touched far forward, which not exclusive improves the vehicle’s looks with inferior face hang but also indicates that the engine haw be longitudinally mounted.

Considering the fact that a rear-wheel-drive structure seems progressively probable for the incoming RL, we crapper also stop discover wish that the rumored V8 engine haw be underhood. Previous reports prosthesis its production at 420 horsepower, which should be matching with chamber discharge in an try to ready render frugalness respectable. With pedal prices as they are, we also wouldn’t be astonied to wager Acura follow with a V6 engine as standard, leaving the eight-cylinder as an option. Would it be likewise such to letter leaving soured the large metal polygon on the frame that has pussy the rest of Acura’s past cars? Click the maker beneath for more pics.

[Source: Temple of VTEC]

Tags: acura, acura rl, bmw 5 series, cylinder deactivation, ditch, drive architecture, drive layout, front wheel drive, fuel economy, gas prices, mercedes benz, mercedes benz e class, overhang, rear wheel drive, saloons, sedans, spy photos, spy shots, v6 engine, v8 engine

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