Canadian Exclusive: Acura announces limited edition TL A-Spec

Apparently this car will only be available in Canada....
Toronto, Ontario – The new Acura TL A-Spec limited edition package is now available in Canada, priced at $51,290. The package adds 19-inch wheels, an aero kit and other features.

The 2010 TL A-Spec features Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) and includes all of the features of the TL SH-AWD Technology Package trim, with either a six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic transmission.

Unique to the A-Spec are its 19-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires, full aero kit package with front, side and rear skirts, midnight chrome grille and rear piece, and A-Spec badge and floor mats.

Source;
http://www.canadiandriver.com/2010/05/12/acura-announces-limited-edition-tl-a-spec.htm

Coming soon: 2010 TL A-Spec takes performance up a notch.

The new Acura TL A-Spec comes standard with all of the equipment available on the TL SH All Wheel Drive Tech Package, and will contain the following additions and replacements:

• 19” wheels with Summer Performance Tires
• Full Aero Kit
• A-SPEC Badging
• 2 colours - Crystal Black Pearl (with dark chrome grille) and White Diamond Pearl

Check it out at selected auto shows this winter and prepare for enhanced handling, aggressive looks, and the safety features that come with all Acuras. The new TL A-Spec, available Spring 2010.

Source;
http://web.acuramail.ca/FullPages/2010/ZDX/January/english/ZDX.aspx?type=fullPage&campaignSegmentId=PW0kSl1crQs%3d&emailId=MB6WIz1RRzg%3d&templateId=ZSyX%2bQ4xujw%3d&linkId=BnHET6aqy4s%3d

Snapshot of the new Acura TL Interior

2009 Acura TL Rear Shot

We've already seen the offical Front End of the vehicle, now here's the rear end.

"According to our sources, here's what you can expect:
The much more exciting news lies in the next generation TL Type-S. Under the hood you will find the 3.7-liter V6 from the MDX CUV. That's an engine already rated at 300 HP in the MDX and our industry sources tell us to expect this motor to be good for around 330 HP in the TL's hot rod version. That said, we've also heard whispers that a number in the 340-350 HP range is not totally out of the realm of possibility.
If those horsepower numbers get your blood flowing, remember that power will also be coursing through Acura's torque-vectoring, SH-AWD system on the Type-S. That leads us to hope those rumors about a number closer to 350 HP turn out to be true.
The last bit of good news on the Type-S is the slush box. A 6 speed, manumatic DSG gearbox will be standard equipment on this faster-than-average sports sedan. Expect to be able to shift the gears through steering wheel-mounted, flappy-paddle shifters, or with the "stick" itself via a "+/-" gate.
Watch for the regular 2009 TL to go on sale during the summer or fall of 2008 and we expect the meaner S-Type following 6-12 months later. "

Source;
http://jalopnik.com/398513/2009-acura-tl-type+s-shows-us-all-four-pipes-in-tacoma

Official 2009 Acura TL Pic and Info

Two TL flavors will be offered, confirming the preview report that ran on Autoblog in April. Honda doesn't announce powertrain specifics other than to confirm that the new TL will be available with Acura's SH-AWD system and also offer the marque's "most powerful engine ever." We assume that to mean the 300-horsepower 3.7L engine used in the RL and MDX will also be making an appearance in the TL. Based on what we were told back in April, look for a 280-horsepower 3.5L to serve as the base engine in the FWD car.

Source; http://www.autoblog.com/2008/07/11/2009-acura-tl-shows-its-face-awd-confirmed/

2011 Acura RL RWD Test Mule Spyshots Caught by Brenda Priddy & Co.

The Acura RL received a facelift a few months ago in preparation for the 2009 model year, but that hasn't stopped Acura engineers from proceeding full speed ahead with a complete redesign for the 2011 model year. The all-new RL will be the first ever Acura to use a rear-wheel-drive platform as its basis. Our newest spy photos show a test mule for the new chassis, with body components donated from the new TSX.

Recent rumors also indicate the car will come equipped with Acura's first ever V8 — a 420 horsepower 4.8-liter range-topping unit. Other more economical engines are also expected to be offered. An optional RWD-based version of Honda's SH-AWD system is expected to be offered.

The RWD nature of this car is plain to see. Take note of the large space between the front door and the front wheel, for example. While the test mule pictured looks like a Frankenstein TSX, the final RL will have completely new styling unique to it. Since the Advanced Sedan Concept was unpopular to say the least, designers are believed to have gone back to the drawing board.

Source; http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-rl-future.html

2009 Acura RL / Honda Legend Revealed

For those who don't know, everything that is Acura here in North America is a Honda in Japan. You might remember the Acura Legend here, which was re-badged the RL (don't know why they had to change the nameplates). The Acura here will have a mildly different front grill, but aside from that, here's the car.

2010 Acura RL rumours

Looks like Honda is going to be listening to the critic's and will be adding a RWD V8 RL for 2010! Another rumour is that Honda is working on a 420-horsepower 4.8-liter V8 which will incorporate the Variable Cylinder Management System currently employed in the Honda Accord V6's, (VCM = Cylinder deactivation), to manage fuel better.

The car will supposedly feature an FR layout with SH-AWD, which is the setup that Honda says will underpin the next generation NSX.