 Acura News : Acura Unveils RL A-Spec at SEMA
Acura unveiled an A-SPEC performance package for its RL luxury
performance sedan at the 2004 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)
trade show in Las Vegas this past tuesday. It will go on sale in the spring of 2005 at Acura dealers nationwide.
The all-new Acura RL, which went on sale last month, features a bold new
design, a powerful 300-horsepower engine, the SH-AWD all-wheel drive system and
an assortment of leading-edge technology including a real time traffic
information system. The RL A-SPEC package enhances the already crisp handling
and aggressive styling with a track-tuned suspension package that lowers the car
by approximately 3/4 inch, 18-inch alloy wheels equipped with Michelin Pilot
Sport tires, an underbody kit, and a deck lid spoiler. The RL A-SPEC kit will be
priced at approximately $5,500 plus dealer installation and covered under a
factory warranty.
In addition to the A-SPEC equipped RL, Acura featured an assortment of high
performance models by import tuners and racing companies. Making their debut at
SEMA were
two unique versions of Acura's hot-selling TSX sports sedan. The Comptech TSX,
supercharges the 2.4-liter TSX engine and adds a cold air intake, plus a
stainless header and exhaust system to increase horsepower from 200 to 240.
Comptech springs, a rear sway bar and 18-inch tires increase handling precision
while lending an even more aggressive look. The second TSX on display was the
RealTime Racing TSX racecar driven by Pierre Kleinubing on the 204 SCCA Pro
Racing SPEED World Challenge circuit.
Tuner icon RJ DeVera debuted his own interpretation of a high performance
Acura TL performance luxury sedan. DeVera, who showcased a modified Honda Accord
at last year's SEMA, utilized a combination of RO_JA and other aftermarket
accessories with Acura A-SPEC parts to create a car aimed squarely at today's
enthusiast buyer. It features an A-SPEC suspension, a custom RO_JA body kit, and
a Comptech supercharger.
Also appearing in the Acura booth was a heavily modified Acura NSX supercar
customized by Super Street Magazine and XMOS RC Racing. Featured on the October
cover, this NSX was offered as first prize in the 2004 XMODS XRL National
Tournament. It features over $30,000 in modifications from Volk, Rotora, Taitec
and others.
By AcuraImport on Thursday, November 04 2004
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