Feature: 2010 Acura TL
Acura announced to the public last year that they will be offering a manual Acura TL for its 2010 release. The public can now get a taste of the Acura TL with an option for a self shifter with six speeds going side by side with the five-speed Sequential Sportshift automatic of the 2009 TL. The sticker price for the all wheel drive TL SH starts at $42,385.
The new manual gear box gets stronger architecture and better engineering compared to its older siblings. Aside from the tougher aluminum casing and rigid internals, the gearbox is equipped with specially designed synchronizers to make transmission smoother. The clutch also gets a new build to blend well with the natural strong torque of the V-6 3.7L power train.
The Acura TL 3.7L variant boasts of 305 horsepower and an torque of about 275 lb-ft. The 3.5L model outputs 280 horsepower with a 254 lb-ft torque.
The manual transmission model uses bushings to make sure that the transmission and the engine is very stable during high rev driving. The car also gets 1% improvement on weight distribution with a 58/42 ratio compared to the 59/41 of the automatic model. The better ration may be attributed to the 110 lbs shaved off from its curb weight compared to the 5-speed automatic release.
The Acura TL is also equipped with a Hill-Start Assist. It also gets a new stiffer configuration for its dampers and springs.
The manual transmission is as efficient as its automatic counterpart with 18 mpg on city driving and 26 mpg while cruising down the highway. The best fuel economy in the segment – but very competitive none the less!
Buyers of the TL have also options to add on some sleek electronics for navigation and car entertainment. You can also go for better rims and tire package.
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