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1995 Acura NSX -T Test Drive

Posted on 28. Apr, 2013 by .

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        The T in NSX-T stood for “targa”, as in a removable roof panel that stored in a compartment behind the seats without stealing any cargo space, which remained a minuscule five cubic feet. This new version of Acura’s 2-seat, mid engine sports car went on sale spring of 1995, as a [...]

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1996 Acura RL Test Drive

Posted on 28. Feb, 2013 by .

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Acura’s top of the line sedan the RL, was roomier and plusher than the Legend it replaced. Its brand of luxury, though, differed from notably from the competition. The RL was not a warmed over Legend but a totally new car, both in concept and design. It came only as a sedan. Against its luxury [...]

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1991 Acura Legend Sedan Test Drive

Posted on 21. Jan, 2013 by .

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      As hard as it is to believe, some Honda product planners back in the mid-’80s  just weren’t sure the public would accept a new line of more expensive luxury  automobiles wearing the Honda emblem. The line of reasoning ran thus: Buyers  expect small size, high quality and a low price from Honda, [...]

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1994 Acura NSX Test Drive

Posted on 19. Sep, 2012 by .

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The NSX was a marvelous marketing product created by engineers to serve a commercial purpose. The exotic high performance coupe was full of quality and refinement, but it lacked a small spark to make everything explode. Perhaps the NSX was to polite and civilized to offer the great thrills of really exciting exotics.

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1994 Acura Integra GSR Test Drive

Posted on 17. Sep, 2012 by .

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Driving gloves required. The Integra was the most popular of the Acura range as well as the most affordable. The 1994 edition was totally redesigned and the power train refined at numerous points to offer a more homogeneous combination while maintaining the sporty character that made it successful.

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1993 Acura Integra 3-Dr GSR Test Drive

Posted on 08. May, 2012 by .

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The Integra was the most popular of the Acura range as well as the base model. The 1993 edition was totally redesigned and the power train refined at numerous points to offer a more homogeneous combination while maintaining the sporty character that made its success. The redesigned Integra was based on the latest Civic platform. [...]

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1991 Acura NSX Test Drive

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by .

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With the unveiling of the 2013 Acura NSX at this years North American International Auto Show, the return of the much ballyhooed Honda sports car was an expected hit. With Hybrid electricity driving the front wheels, and V6 powering the rear, arguably not true to its original form and intent, the new NSX, if we [...]

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1991 Acura Legend LS Coupe Test Drive

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by .

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Some rather heavy competitive pressures – not the least of which from Toyota’s Lexus and Nissan’s Infiniti divisions- forced Honda to upgrade the Acura Legend for 1991. It became larger and more luxurious, not to mention more expensive – as Honda moves to catch up with the bigger and fancier Lexus LS400 and Infiniti Q45. [...]

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1990 Acura NSX Preview Test Drive

Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by .

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With the unveiling of the 2013 Acura NSX at this years North American International Auto Show, the return of the much ballyhooed Honda sports car was an expected hit. With Hybrid electricity driving the front wheels, and V6 powering the rear, arguably not true to its original form and intent, the new NSX, if we [...]

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1990 Acura Integra GS Sedan Test Drive

Posted on 23. Jan, 2012 by .

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