Acura’s next-generation RL to have V8 400hp engine, aimed at Lexus

Posted: Feb 26, 2008
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While the 2009 Acura RL just showed up on the map at the Chicago Auto Show, Best Car is already speculating on the next-generation RL.

The magazine says that Acura may be looking to offer a 4.5 liter V8 engine that produces in the excess of 400 horsepower. The next-generation RL is also rumored to have a new rear-wheel-drive architecture. Best Car speculates that the car will arrive in Japan in 2010 and believes it is what Acura needs to go head-to-head with Lexus.

Recently reported, Acura is working on a “huge shift” next year that will move the brand closer to tier 1 luxury brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus. Next thing you know Acura will do its own M, AMG and F thing. Wonder what they’ll call it.

 

Source: WindingRoad

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  • Michelle Farino

    My god…Acura will never offer a V-8 – SIMPLE as that. They need to revamp their whole design philosophy and shift from the economic focus of Honda to an aggressive luxury, which they ALWAYS fail. Their best car was an Acura Vigor…in 1991!!

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  • http://egmcartech.com Kap

    Next thing you know Acura will do its own M, AMG and F thing. Wonder what they’ll call it.

    maybe they’ll keep going with the ‘A-spec’ thing.

  • Stewie

    Wishful thinking but who knows, Acura may surprise like they did w/ the NSX. Granted, there were different powers that be back then.

  • Brooke

    Acura has never been as popular as the major three and I don’t think dropping a V8 into an RL of all cars will do anything for the company.

  • Mike

    Acura plain sucks. Their customer service sucks and their vehicles are truly glorified Hondas. There’s little to no reason to buy a TL over the new Accord. God help you if you ever have a problem that requires you to contact Acura/Honda corporate, you’ll get a middle finger through the receiver.