Acura promises return of S and more A-Spec variants

I bet if you ask Acura, they'll tell you the performance factor never came out.

Return

All of this refocuses on performance, coinciding with the global debut of the 2019 Acura RDX prototype at the Detroit Show (for us old players).

"We have made a big commitment to Acura to bring every element of Precision Crafted Performance to life through a new generation of products," explained Toshiaki Mikoshiba, president and chief executive officer of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "Acura will pursue a unique drivetrain

2002 TL Type-S.

Power and performance

Acura is trying to harness a lot of the new aura of performance from the latest NSX.

Acura calls this focus "Precision Crafted Performance," which now includes the launch of a new turbocharged V6 powertrain for future Acura vehicles to use exclusively.

2018 Acura TLX A-Spec.

Type-S & A-Spec together

Acura says we could find a return of its favourite Type-S brand in the coming years, as well as A-Spec variants to cover all major models in the future.

Exciting times

The Type-S badge hasn't been around for a decade, last seen in the 2008 Acura TL.

Looks like a fast and fun time ahead!

Tony Borroz has spent his entire life racing antique and sports cars.

Photo and source: Acura.