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American Le Mans Series Monterey Race Report
05/13/2012 -
Circuit: Mazda Raceway Laguna Raceway (2.24-mile road course) Monterey, CA
Weather: Clear, warm, afternoon high 86 degrees F
Top Fiver Overall Race Results:
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2012 Acura RL - Overview
10/13/2011 -
Acura's flagship, the RL sedan, again proves that refined luxury need not be without performance adrenaline. The RL's combination of performance, technology, aggressive styling and safety ensure that Acura's premier sedan maintains its c...
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2012 Acura RL - Powertrain
10/13/2011 -
Powertrain Overview
The 2012 RL features a 3.7-liter SOHC VTEC® V-6 engine that delivers outstanding power and torque to provide brisk acceleration, effortless cruising and excellent fuel efficiency The crankshaft of the RL is posit...
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2012 Acura RL - Body
10/13/2011 -
BODY DESIGN & STRUCTURE
The 2012 Acura RL incorporates exterior bodywork that generates a crisp, yet muscular, luxury performance sedan. The RL combines its dynamic exterior and interior design with advanced body and chassis enginee...
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2012 Acura RL - Chassis
10/13/2011 -
CHASSIS OVERVIEW
Quick handling response, nimble performance, high dynamic capabilities, outstanding ride comfort, safety features and a fun-to-drive character aptly describe the 2012 Acura RL chassis. The RL features a highly rigid uni...
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2012 Acura RL - Interior
10/13/2011 -
INTERIOR OVERVIEW
Acura is known for its outstanding array of user relevant technology, and the 2012 RL further expands on this concept. The navigation system features continuously updated traffic maps now covering 130 major metropolita...
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2012 Acura RL - Safety
10/13/2011 -
Safety Overview
The RL is equipped with a comprehensive array of the latest technologies to enhance active safety (collision avoidance) and passive safety (crash safety performance). Features like Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA&re...
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2012 Acura Pricing and EPA
04/11/2011 -
RL
Trim Name
Trans
EPA*
MSRP
RL
6AT
17/24/20
48,200
RL w/ Technology Package
6AT
17/24/20
52,350
RL w/ Advance Pac...
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Honda Performance Development, de Ferran Motorsports Conclude Agreement
12/22/2009 -
Honda Performance Development, Inc. announces an amicable and successful conclusion to the agreement under which de Ferran Motorsports served as the primary testing and development team for the Acura sports-car program.
The de Ferran te...
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De Ferran's Storybook Win Leads Acura 1-2-3 Sweep in Wild American Le Mans Series Finale at Laguna Seca
10/10/2009 -
Gil de Ferran's storybook retirement win, Patrón Highcroft Racing's
LMP1 championship and Lowe's Fernandez Racing's record-tying eighth 2009 win were just some of
the stories Saturday at Laguna Seca Raceway in the wild Ameri...
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Honda, Acura Drivers Claim Five Titles At SCCA National Championship Runoffs
09/29/2009 -
In the first SCCA National Championship Runoffs since Honda Racing/Honda Performance Development [HPD] announced the Honda Racing Line program of support for grassroots racers, Honda and Acura drivers won five of a possible seven titles ...
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Patrón Highcroft Team Makes Amazing Comeback; Building a New Acura and Finishing Sixth in Petit Le Mans
09/26/2009 -
On Friday morning, hundreds of parts were strewn around
the Patrón Highcroft Racing Acura garage area. A new Acura ARX-02a
prototype tub had just arrived at Road Atlanta by special charter from
Southern California.
By Sa...
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Brabham, Sharp Lead An Acura 1-2-3 Sweep Sunday In Mosport American Le Mans Series Round
08/30/2009 -
David Brabham and Scott Sharp are familiar with the victory
lane at the fast Mosport International Raceway, northeast of Toronto.
Both Acura drivers have won at the Canada track quite often.
On Sunday in American Le Mans Series' e...
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Brabham’s Stellar Drive Stops De Ferran’s Winning Streak In Sensational Finish At Road America Sunday
08/17/2009 -
The end of Sunday’s two-hour, 45-minute Time Warner Cable Road
Race Showcase main event was actually a trophy dash between two good friends.
Acura driving stars David Brabham and Gil de Ferran battled nose-to-tail with respectiv...
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Emotional Victory For De Ferran, Pagenaud Saturday In American Le Mans Series Race At Mid-Ohio
08/08/2009 -
Gil de Ferran ended an emotional weekend Saturday at the Mid-Ohio
Sports Car Course by sitting on the side of his Acura prototype in tears.
The popular Brazilian racing star won the pole position Friday in qualifying for the Acura Sp...
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De Ferran, Pagenaud Win Third Straight ALMS Overall Race
07/18/2009 -
Acura drivers Gil de Ferran and Simon Pagenaud made it three-in-a-row Saturday at Lime Rock Park in a dramatic duel with their Acura rivals, Patrón Highcroft Racing, during the Northeast Grand Prix, the fifth American Le Mans Seri...
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De Ferran, Pagenaud Dominate Utah ALMS Race In Acura Sweep
05/18/2009 -
The driving duo of Gil de Ferran and Simon Pagenaud were unmatched Sunday in
the Larry H. Miller Utah Grand Prix, the fourth race on the 2009 American Le
Mans Series.
Coming off their first ALMS overall win at Long Beach last m...
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Acura Records 1-2-3 Sweep On The Long Beach Streets
04/18/2009 -
Acura was the marque of the day in the Tequila Patrón American Le
Mans Series race Saturday in the famed streets of Long Beach.
A 1-2-3 overall sweep for the auto manufacturer yielded the second complete podium in Acura's two-...
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Brabham Nips de Ferran In Wild Acura Duel During Friday's ALMS Qualifying At Long Beach Grand Prix
04/17/2009 -
David Brabham recorded his 11th career American Le Mans Series pole position
Friday in a spectacular duel with fellow Acura racer Gil de Ferran during Tequila Patrón Grand Prix qualifying on the
streets of Long Beach.
Brabh...
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Brabham Leads New Acura ARX-02a Cars in Opening ALMS Practice at Long Beach Thursday
04/17/2009 -
The annual "Rite of Spring" on the streets of Long Beach got underway
Thursday afternoon when the American Le Mans Series machines hit close to 200
miles per hour on the picturesque Shore-line Drive.
The 35th running of the Lon...