http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/11/v...-in-the-works/

V8 Acura in the works

Posted Dec 11th 2006 8:09AM

It's been speculated for some time that sales of Acura's luxo-barge offerings may be hindered by the automaker's lack of offering V8 power. According to Automotive News, this problem may be remedied soon.

In an interview with Honda's president of R&D in the States, Hirohide Ikeno, he hinted that a new direction for Acura powerplants would debut at the upcoming Detroit auto show in January.

"I'm pushing for it," he said. "That is our direction." Acura is often criticized for not offering V8 engines with any of its cars. Ikeno said V8s are only being considered for Acura, and none would appear in the Honda lineup.

It's already been confirmed that the new NSX, due in 2009, will likely get a mid-ship V10, drawing credibility from Honda's 8- and 12-cyclinder racing mills. That kind of power is necessary in the supercar market and a V8 option is a necessity if an automaker hopes to compete with other luxury sedans.

 

I'll believe it, when I see it

 

i would really like to see them follow through on this

 

i could care less about v8s in acuras. i guarantee that even if and when this happens people will now look for something else to bitch about. honda/acura can't satisfy anyone.

 

I'm one of the people would very much like to see a small-displacement V8 come from Honda.

That said, I'll believe the story when it comes from a print magazine or from Honda PR directly.

 

Yes, finally the Acura RL will have a V8. Since the current V6 has 290 Horsepower, I would expect 380+ Horsepower from Acura. Any specs or displacement?

 

Um... read the article, sparky. :eh:

They're at the planning stage now.
They've been considering the idea of a V8, off and on, for many years.

We are a long ways away from any specifics on CR, displacement, etc.
That said, I would expect about 4 liters of displacement and 4 valve/cylinder DOHC VTEC heads.

Who knows what kind of output you'll get, but the whole point of building a new motor would be to beat Nissan and Toyota at their own game.

 

Offering a V-8 won't do much good if Acura does not offer RWD to go with the V-8.

 

wow does this mean they are going to try to make real luxury cars now

 

I LOL'd!