TORRANCE, California — Continuing its never-ending quest to satisfy performance freaks, Acura will offer an optional six-speed manual transmission on the 2010 TL SH-AWD model. Pricing on the option has not yet been announced.
Acura says this is the first time it has linked a manual gearbox with its Super Handling all-wheel-drive system. It says the new system is "substantially stronger than the previous-generation TL manual transmission."
Acura said the new six-speed manual transmission prompted the development of "an entirely new clutch system.
"The addition of a manual transmission, an all-new clutch system and suspension changes yield an 88-pound reduction in overall vehicle weight," Acura said in a statement.
The Japanese automaker notes that the six-speed manual version improves weight distribution by 1 percent, generating a 58/42 ratio versus the current five-speed automatic transmission's 59/41 ratio.
For 2009, Acura has introduced a new sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the TL.
The new six-speed manual transmission also has a specially calibrated Hill Start Assist system that helps to keep the vehicle from rolling backwards while stopped on a hill.
What this means to you: An important step for Acura as it works to maintain the street cred of the TL. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
Acura says this is the first time it has linked a manual gearbox with its Super Handling all-wheel-drive system. It says the new system is "substantially stronger than the previous-generation TL manual transmission."
Acura said the new six-speed manual transmission prompted the development of "an entirely new clutch system.
"The addition of a manual transmission, an all-new clutch system and suspension changes yield an 88-pound reduction in overall vehicle weight," Acura said in a statement.
The Japanese automaker notes that the six-speed manual version improves weight distribution by 1 percent, generating a 58/42 ratio versus the current five-speed automatic transmission's 59/41 ratio.
For 2009, Acura has introduced a new sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the TL.
The new six-speed manual transmission also has a specially calibrated Hill Start Assist system that helps to keep the vehicle from rolling backwards while stopped on a hill.
What this means to you: An important step for Acura as it works to maintain the street cred of the TL. — Anita Lienert, Correspondent
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04:08 PM, 06/24/2010
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