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RL Information from Autoexpress
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Date: August 07, 2003 16:14
Submitted by:
Tuan
Source:
www.autoexpress.co.uk
Credibility Rating:
6
Thanks to TOV reader Hmpower for emailing us about this.
Autoexpress has pictures of the Legend/RL caught on the Nürburgring. The pictures are on their printed edition for now only. It's a good sign that the car is being tested on the Nurburgring because it shows that Honda wants to make sure the new car can handle and perform well.
From the article: "Wider and longer than an Accord, the new model will get the 3.5-litre V6 engine first seen in the Dual Note supercar concept shown at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. With 300bhp, 320Nm of torque and four-wheel drive, it will have the muscle to take on the most powerful of rivals. A five-speed auto gearbox will be standard, with sequential changes available via steering wheel-mounted buttons. To improve fuel economy, the engine will get Variable Cylinder Management, which shuts down three of the six cylinders when cruising.
The car will be launched in Japan in October next year, and will arrive in Britain in 2005. A hybrid version will be introduced at a later stage, using technology showcased in the Civic IMA."
Last edited by Tuan on
August 08, 2003 00:39
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User |
| 08-11-2003 03:39 |
Honda Legend/Acura RL photo shots (Score: 1, Normal) |
Buran |
| 08-09-2003 15:04 |
Looks good (Score: 1, Normal) |
97AcuraCL |
| 08-10-2003 11:53 |
(Score: 1, Normal) |
Wizard |
| 08-08-2003 03:18 |
ZF 6 speed auto (Score: 1, Normal) |
ChthonicPowers |
| 08-08-2003 11:24 |
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Wizard |
| 08-08-2003 21:38 |
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Acura Type S'in |
| 08-10-2003 02:15 |
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ChthonicPowers |
| 08-10-2003 11:48 |
(Score: 1, Normal) |
Wizard |
| 08-08-2003 03:44 |
Dual note was already Hybrid, and 320Nm ??? (Score: 1, Normal) |
danielgr |
| 08-08-2003 11:19 |
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Wizard |
| 08-09-2003 20:40 |
(Score: 1, Normal) |
s2ktonv |
| 08-10-2003 02:23 |
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ChthonicPowers |
| 08-08-2003 16:57 |
Upcoming RL/Legend (Score: 1, Normal) |
raines |
| 08-08-2003 22:38 |
(Score: 1, Normal) |
Wizard |
| 08-09-2003 01:15 |
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