Acura V8 won't Arrive Until 2015: Report

According to the source, the new engine won’t be ready for the next-generation RL, due around 2010 or 2011, but will most likely appear in the generation after that, sometime around 2015. Acura has major plans for its future lineup, with a range of RWD models designed to target BMW’s 3, 5, and 7-Series.


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TommyAndersonTommyAnderson - 11/30/2008 1:26:54 PM
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WELL MATE THEY ARE SETTING THEIR TARGETS TOO HIGH.....IF THEY WANT TO BEAT BMW THEY WILL HAVE TO COME OUT WITH A GENUINE MACHINE WITHOUT AN UGLY >>BEAK>>
AND SADLY MOST OF US CAN'T SEE THAT COMING.....
ANDY


ktu01ktu01 - 11/30/2008 3:50:38 AM
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The RWD is interesting news - would probably help a lot for Acura to establish its brand more as a direct competitor with Lexus and Infiniti. Having more RWD cars would also help Acura distinguish itself from Honda.

Then they just gotta work on their exterior designs.


Agent63Agent63 - 11/30/2008 8:07:14 AM
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As the Japanese luxury market moves forward, Acura still sits in the past. In order for Acura to be taken seriously they must implement a V8 into their lineup (preferably the RL flagship).

Hyundai knows what it takes to enter the luxury segment and they have a V6 and V8 models offered for their Genesis sedan. Perhaps veteran Acura should take a few tips from the new kid on the block.


TommyAndersonTommyAnderson - 11/30/2008 1:27:37 PM
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TWO THUMBS UP TO THAT ONE MATE...


NISSANINFINITINISSANINFINITI - 12/1/2008 12:26:18 PM
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3 THUMBS UP!


NISSANINFINITINISSANINFINITI - 12/1/2008 12:27:53 PM
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I 2ND THAT ONE! Will they survive with 4 cyl and v6 front wheel drive cars until 2015 is the bigger question....THEY SUCK!


Agent63Agent63 - 12/4/2008 4:09:42 PM
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Will Nissan and Infiniti be around? have you seen the decline!!!?


answeranswer - 12/1/2008 11:54:27 AM
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Maybe when Lexus, Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Cadillac, Lincoln, and Infiniti have all moved on to anti-matter engines, Acura MIGHT be ready with their gasoline V8.


pnsb24apnsb24a - 12/5/2008 4:50:29 PM
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2015??? It ain't gonna happen
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