SPARTAN VI

I've always wanted to do one of these.

A coworker just landed an Acura TL. Now, that would've been my second/third choice, next to a Mustang GT, if I ever had the funds. Anyhow he teases me about racing each other all the time, but we never had. How do you think we'd do in drag/light-to-light/point-to-point? Turns and such are out of the question.. I know my V6 is very skiddish, but I like how it handles.

They're both automatic, both stock (I've got magnaflows sitting in my room collecting dust, though). His TL puts out about 260HP, and 230lb torque.

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hamidlmt

If it's an auto, it would be close... a manual would be a different story. The TL has 50 hp on you... and you've got 10 lb of torque on him.

But I found this from Auto Consumer Guide with a brief search [Test automatic-transmission TL did 0-60 mph in about 7 sec. Automatic downshifts smoothly, promptly for good midrange response. Manual-transmission test car did 6.2 sec 0-60.]

SPARTAN VI

Did a similar search when my friend got his Mazda RX8. The V6 can also pull 0-60 in about 7 seconds, and 1/4 mile in about 15 seconds. Those are more than likely manual numbers, though. [&:]

You have any idea how it'll work from a roll?

hamidlmt

I think car and driver has the auto Mustang at 6.9 second... manual will do better with a good driver.

So, you might edge him out from a dig... from a roll, he'll probably get ya.... take it to the track and find out!

SPARTAN VI

Someday.. [>:]

Wish there was a track nearby. In the mean time, I'll see if I can pick a fight with a TL at a light.

chrisc

dont this test before in person...it was an older TL though, 2003

pretty much i stomped on it...the only way that i could imagne that car beating me in a race is if we were on the highway for a high speed race

Jimp

You'll lose.
http://www.albeedigital.com/supercou...0-60times.html
2004 Acura TL 6.3 14.8
2004 Acura TL 6 speed 6.0 14.44
2004 Acura TL A Spec 5.7 14.25

LesteR723

My mom has a TL... which i learned to drive on, and i obviously have a 6 stang... and you will get spanked... trust me... We raced one time and i got spanked from a dig, not sure about a roll but you'll prolly get beaten there too

Edit: both cars are 2005

SPARTAN VI

Those are more than likely Manual Transmission times.

Turns out he has 2005 TL: 270HP/238TQ 5 speed auto. For some reason the 2006 TL's have a lowered HP/TQ rating. The 05 TL It has an estimated 0-60 of 7 seconds (I've seen another report for 6.66 seconds), and 1/4 in the low 15s (need a larger sample to draw from). He doesn't know how to use his 3 speed shifter, and is still completely stock.

I on the other hand have a SCT Xcal2 in order, and dual magnaflows (magnaflows wont do chit, I know.. but maybe it'll have some psychological effect).

screaminyellin6

They were overrating their HP.... A bunch of companies - Acura included got into some hot water last year for showing higher HP/tq numbers than really existed and had to publish new ones and etc... for the following years