Acura Type S Turbo V6 - Development Story

Acura’s all-new Type S Turbo V6 engine incorporates technologies from the NSX supercar to produce 355 horsepower and 354 lb.-ft. of torque, helping it make the TLX Type S the best performing Acura sedan ever. The new Type S engine also will power the upcoming MDX Type S.

A Legacy Of Performance Continues
Like the fastest line around a track, every turn setting up the next, the momentum of our future comes from the speed of our past. From legends like the TL and RSX Type S models, Precision Crafted Performance has always been our pursuit. Fueled by that heritage, the Type S returns in its most powerful incarnation, ready to conquer new roads.

Power and Precision In Balance
The Type S is the most powerful and capable it’s ever been. A 3.0L Turbo V6 that pumps out a potent 355-HP126 through the exclusive quad exhaust outlets for a new league of performance. 354 lb-ft127 of torque transfers to the pavement by the rear-biased Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®). A sport-tuned Adaptive Damper System and high-performance chassis bracing means all that power can be driven with radical precision.

Master The Apex
The Type S is born to amp your adrenaline levels. Large Brembo® front brake calipers paired with upsized rotors help you shed speed. Available NSX-inspired lightweight Y-spoke wheels wrapped in high-performance Pirelli summer tires reduce unsprung weight at all four corners, for a drive that feels precision crafted down to the ounce.

Crafted For Pure Adrenaline
Blistering power meets radical refinement in this dynamic sport sedan. The Type S is designed at its core to deliver an addictive performance-focused driving experience. Take the wheel and ignite the octane in your heart.