American Le Mans | The Car
When the Acura Automobile Division was launched in 1986, the marque was created to bring stimulating performance, state-of-the-art technology and engineering and an unprecedented level of customer service to the luxury import market.
Now in its 21st year, Acura’s venture continues to show extraordinary results. As one of the topselling luxury import nameplates in the U.S., Acura offers premium performance vehicles, through a network of more than 266 dealers.
In 2005, Acura established a milestone year when the division exceeded the 200,000 unit sales mark for the first time in its history, with year-end sales totaling 209,610 units. Acura sedans helped push the division over the 200,000 unit mark, lead by record setting sales of the RL, TL and TSX sedans.
While selling a large number of automobiles, Acura has consistently performed extremely well in one of the key measures of success - making the ownership experience the most satisfying as possible. Acura has ranked number one in the annual J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Study(TM) (CSI) survey four times and continues to score above the industry average.
The success of Acura can be attributed largely to the research and development that goes into every vehicle. Acura automobiles are designed and built using leading-edge technology. They are also well known for unparalleled ergonomic design, quality and durability.
In addition to providing engine support, Acura also supplies the Acura ARX-01a chassis used by Andretti Green Racing and Highcroft Racing in the ALMS LMP2 class. Andretti Green Racing drivers Bryan Herta, Tony Kanaan and Dario Franchitti drove the Acura ARX-01a to a victory in the 2007 Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring LMP2 class, the debut race for the Acura chassis.
Specs:
Engine Type: Normally-aspirated, fuel-injected, aluminum alloy block V-8
Displacement: 3.4 liters
Valve Train: Dual overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder
Crankshaft: Alloy steel, five main bearing caps
Pistons: Forged aluminum alloy
Connecting Rods: Machined alloy steel
Engine Management: Motorola/Honda ECU
Ignition System: CDI
Lubrication: Dry sump
Cooling: Single water pump
