First Drive: 2014 Acura RLX
03-25-15, 01:02 PM
#361
The original NSX shared nothing with the Accord, they did not just take the Accord fwd drive train and move it to the back. They mounted it transversely for packaging/balance/design reasons. There have been other exotics/sports cars like the Lamborghini Miura, Lancia Stratos, Lotus Evora, BMW i8 that had rear engines mounted transversely and did not share drivetrains with fwd cars.
The Alfa Romeo 4C mid mounted drivetrain is pretty much directly came from the front of the FWD Dodge Dart and Alfa Romeo Giulietta, even the suspension struts are the same.
They have been doing this since the beginning of cars, and will continue until there are no more gas engine.
03-25-15, 01:38 PM
#362
Lexus Fanatic
Just found the latest example of a semi-exotic car with a mid engine mounted transversely that came from a FWD economy car.
The Alfa Romeo 4C mid mounted drivetrain is pretty much directly came from the front of the FWD Dodge Dart and Alfa Romeo Giulietta, even the suspension struts are the same.
The Alfa Romeo 4C mid mounted drivetrain is pretty much directly came from the front of the FWD Dodge Dart and Alfa Romeo Giulietta, even the suspension struts are the same.
I'm sure that there are other reasons why a 4C starts at 54K (not just where the power train or chassis was derived from)....but your point is well-taken.
03-25-15, 01:59 PM
#364
Lexus Fanatic
But carbon-fiber is generally an expensive material, and, today, is often used in advanced aircraft.
03-25-15, 02:03 PM
#365
Lexus Fanatic
Let's call a spade a spade. The exterior is boring and Acura does not have the brand cache to support a $60k car. That's why it isn't selling. I'm not hating on Acura. I owned an '04 TL (great car) and an '05 RL (boring car but Acura gave me a great deal on my '04 TL). The RL stuck around for about 6 months.
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