Acura will open the reservation books for the TLX Type S PMC Edition tomorrow, October 6, 2022. The automaker plans to produce just 300 examples of the limited-edition performance sedan for the U.S. market, all hand-assembled at Performance Manufacturing Business center. in Ohio where it will be manufactured by the same technicians who also build the NSX Type S sports car.
Acura will assemble 100 units in each of three available colors – Curva Red, 130R White and Long Beach Blue. Reservation books will open first for the Curva Red shade and will be followed by 130R White on November 9 and Long Beach Blue on December 8. There’s no detailed pricing information, though Acura says the MSRP should be in the low to mid $60,000 price range.
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Regardless of paint choice, buyers will get 20-inch wheels as standard, with an NSX-inspired Y-spoke design and copper-colored finish. Wrapped around the alloys are 255/35 size Pirelli P-Zero tires. Other subtle exterior tweaks include a carbon fiber decklid spoiler, carbon fiber rear diffuser, lower side sill trim and gloss black exterior badging.
The Acura TLX Type S PMC Edition shares its powertrain with the TLX Type S, meaning there’s a standard 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine under the hood. Mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, the mill sends 355 horsepower (265 kilowatts) and 354 pound-feet (480 Newton-meters) of torque to all four wheels.
Stopping power is provided by Brembo brakes, while a modified double wishbone suspension helps the car stay on track during spirited driving. The fast sedan also features a Type S-exclusive Sport+ drive mode that sharpens engine, transmission and steering responses for “even more performance and driving pleasure”.
On board, you’ll find luxury goodies like 16-way adjustable driver and passenger seats, a premium 17-speaker audio system and a 10.2-inch infotainment screen. The suite of safety and assistance systems includes the AcuraWatch family of technologies, including the world’s first front passenger airbag designed to reduce head rotation in the event of an accident.
Acura will open the reservation books for the TLX Type S PMC Edition tomorrow, October 6, 2022. The automaker plans to produce just 300 examples of the limited-edition performance sedan for the U.S. market, all hand-assembled at Performance Manufacturing Business center. in Ohio where it will be manufactured by the same technicians who also build the NSX Type S sports car.
Acura will assemble 100 units in each of three available colors – Curva Red, 130R White and Long Beach Blue. Reservation books will open first for the Curva Red shade and will be followed by 130R White on November 9 and Long Beach Blue on December 8. There’s no detailed pricing information, though Acura says the MSRP should be in the low to mid $60,000 price range.
19 Pictures
Regardless of paint choice, buyers will get 20-inch wheels as standard, with an NSX-inspired Y-spoke design and copper-colored finish. Wrapped around the alloys are 255/35 size Pirelli P-Zero tires. Other subtle exterior tweaks include a carbon fiber decklid spoiler, carbon fiber rear diffuser, lower side sill trim and gloss black exterior badging.
The Acura TLX Type S PMC Edition shares its powertrain with the TLX Type S, meaning there’s a standard 3.0-liter turbocharged V6 engine under the hood. Mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, the mill sends 355 horsepower (265 kilowatts) and 354 pound-feet (480 Newton-meters) of torque to all four wheels.
Stopping power is provided by Brembo brakes, while a modified double wishbone suspension helps the car stay on track during spirited driving. The fast sedan also features a Type S-exclusive Sport+ drive mode that sharpens engine, transmission and steering responses for “even more performance and driving pleasure”.
On board, you’ll find luxury goodies like 16-way adjustable driver and passenger seats, a premium 17-speaker audio system and a 10.2-inch infotainment screen. The suite of safety and assistance systems includes the AcuraWatch family of technologies, including the world’s first front passenger airbag designed to reduce head rotation in the event of an accident.