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Automobile January
6 , 2003 |
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| All-New Acura TSX Sports Sedan Makes World Debut at North American International Auto Show |
Detroit, January 6, 2003 --
The all-new Acura TSX sports sedan made its world debut at the North American
International Auto Show today, giving Acura's lineup an entry luxury performance
vehicle positioned between the hot-selling RSX sports coupe and Acura's
top-selling 3.2 TL luxury performance sedan.
"The TSX is designed to compete head on with other premium sport sedans
from Europe and Japan," said Dick Colliver, Acura executive vice president,
sales. "With 200 horsepower, a 6-speed manual transmission, race-bred suspension
and an abundance of features, the TSX has what it takes to be a success
in this hotly contested segment."
The TSX features a 2.4-liter DOHC, i-VTEC engine that generates 200 horsepower
at 6,800 rpm and 166 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 rpm. The i-VTEC "intelligent"
valve-control system adjusts valve timing and lift for enhanced performance
across a broad power band in addition to improved fuel economy and reduced
exhaust emissions.
The TSX is equipped with a drive-by-wire throttle control system for smooth
acceleration. It comes with either a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
or a performance-oriented 5-speed Sequential SportShift' automatic transmission
for precise control of the powerful engine.
To deliver precise, responsive handling, the TSX utilizes an extremely rigid
unit body structure, a race-bred, 4-wheel-independent double-wishbone suspension,
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), 17-inch alloy wheels and P215/50R17 all-season
performance tires.
The TSX features an aggressive wedge design with strong character lines
and a highly aerodynamic body. In front, styling cues include Acura's signature
5-sided grille, stylish High Intensity Discharge (HID) head lights and lower
air intakes that evoke the image of racing brake ducts. In the rear, the
backlight slopes to meet a short trunk lid, which terminates sharply to
help air separate cleanly off the back of the car at speed.
The cockpit of the TSX is sporty yet refined. It is comprehensively equipped
with deeply-bolstered perforated leather seating, a power moonroof, a leather-wrapped
three-spoke sport steering wheel with integrated audio and cruise controls,
dual-zone automatic climate control, an Acura premium audio system, power
windows and door locks and keyless entry. The Acura TSX sport sedan will
go on sale at Acura dealerships nationwide in April 2003.
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