01/03/1995 - Torrance, Calif.

Acura Automobile Division provided a glimpse into the future at the North American International Auto Show today, with the world debut of a futuristic Acura Sports Coupe concept car code named CL-X.
Acura is giving the public an advance look at what will ultimately become a new-made- in America Acura model. "The CL-X is more than just a styling exercise," said Rich Thomas, Acura executive vice president. "The overall styling theme of the CL-X concept car will actually be utilized in an exciting new Acura model that will be designed, engineered and manufactured here in the USA."
The CL-X concept car was designed exclusively in the USA by a special project team at Honda R&D North America's Los Angeles design studio.

Based on a "Neo-Classic" design theme, the Acura concept car integrates futuristic styling with classic luxury sports coupe design. The exterior utilizes a strong center character line to compliment a sculpted wedge design.

The high-fashion interior features specially contoured seating for each occupant and accentuates the driver-oriented aspect of the sports coupe by featuring wrap-around instrumentation and center console with a special command center for interior functions.
Designed on a 106.9-inch wheelbase and 63.2-inch tread width, the CL-X also features special carbon fiber and aluminum composite wheels, 18" front and 19" rear, to enhance styling while improving cornering capabilities.

Keeping with Acura's luxury image, the CL-X features a full compliment of luxury amenities, convenience features and safety appointments.
The CL-X concept car is just one of several new Acura vehicles to be introduced during the coming months. "Acura's future is very bright," according to Thomas. "During the next 18 months, we will introduce several exciting new models which will ensure Acura's position as the number-one luxury import nameplate in the country."

source: Acura

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11/15/1995 - Torrance, Calif.
The Acura automobile division will be featuring the new, open-top NSX-T sports car, the all-new '96 TL Series of luxury sedans and the Acura CL-X concept car which represents a new vehicle Acura plans to produce in America.

"The featured models represent three of the four new automobiles we intend to offer over the next 12 months," said Rich Thomas, Acura's executive vice president and general manager. "These cars usher in an important new era as we near the end of our fust successful decade."

The all-aluminum NSX-T is powered by a 270-horsepower, 3.0-liter, VTEC engine and is a showcase of leading-edge technology. It's unique 19-lb. aluminum top is easily stored neatly between the engine cover and the rear glass. The Formula One-inspired SportShift system for the automatic transmission models features a selectable manual shift mode which incorporates a unique steering column-mounted finger-tip shift control allowing either fully automatic or manually-controlled shifts for spirited driving.

Other features include the only electric power steering system available on any production car, an updated Traction Control System (TCS) and drive-by-wire throttle control system.

The new TL Sedan Series will be available in two models, the luxurious 3.2TL, which will offer a 200-horsepower, 3.2-liter V-6, and the 2.5TL, which will feature a 2.5-liter, 176-horsepower inline 5-cylinder engine. The models were designed as touring luxury - automobiles which offer a sporty, youthful alternative to traditional luxury automobiles.

The new TL models feature a full array of luxury appointments including an automatic climate control system, power windows and door locks, cruise control, and a high power AM/FM cassette/CD player. Some of the standard safety features on the TL series include dual airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), side-impact protection and available Traction Control System (TCS).

"The new TL Series will be the first models to adopt an alphanumeric designation in Acura's efforts to maintain focus on the "Acura" brand name," said Thomas. "Each model-- with the exception of the NSX-- will also adopt an alphanumeric designation at their full model changeover."

The futuristic "Neo-Classic" CL-X concept car integrates futuristic styling with classic luxury sports coupe design. The CL-X offers a preview of what will ultimately become a new, made-in-America model.
The CL-X was designed exclusively in the USA by a special project team at Honda R&D North America's Los Angeles design studio.

"With the introduction of Acura's U.S.-built model, the Acura division will be the first luxury import automaker to design, engineer, develop and manufacture an automobile in the U.S.," said Thomas. "This will contribute greatly to the company's expansion strategy here in North America."

Since starting operations in 1986, Acura has sold more than one million luxury performance automobiles in the U.S. The new Acura NSX-T and 2.5TL, along with the Legend and Integra, are now available at nearly 300 dealers across the U.S. The 3.2TL goes on sale in July.

source: Acura

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Acura Automobile Division provided a glimpse into the future at the North American International Auto Show today, with the world debut of a futuristic Acura Sports Coupe concept car code named CL-X.

Acura is giving the public an advance look at what will ultimately become a new-made- in America Acura model. 'The CL-X is more than just a styling exercise,' said Rich Thomas, Acura executive vice president. 'The overall styling theme of the CL-X concept car will actually be utilized in an exciting new Acura model that will be designed, engineered and manufactured here in the USA.'

The CL-X concept car was designed exclusively in the USA by a special project team at Honda R&D North America's Los Angeles design studio.

Based on a 'Neo-Classic' design theme, the Acura concept car integrates futuristic styling with classic luxury sports coupe design. The exterior utilizes a strong center character line to compliment a sculpted wedge design.

The high-fashion interior features specially contoured seating for each occupant and accentuates the driver-oriented aspect of the sports coupe by featuring wrap-around instrumentation and center console with a special command center for interior functions.

Designed on a 106.9-inch wheelbase and 63.2-inch tread width, the CL-X also features special carbon fiber and aluminum composite wheels, 18' front and 19' rear, to enhance styling while improving cornering capabilities.

Keeping with Acura's luxury image, the CL-X features a full compliment of luxury amenities, convenience features and safety appointments.

The CL-X concept car is just one of several new Acura vehicles to be introduced during the coming months. 'Acura's future is very bright,' according to Thomas. 'During the next 18 months, we will introduce several exciting new models which will ensure Acura's position as the number-one luxury import nameplate in the country.'

source: Acura

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Medieval suits of armor were the creation of extermely gifted craftsmen. With this in mind, the engineer and designer teams in charge of the CL-X set a styling theme of simultaneous realization of functionality and aesthetic decor. The study model suggested a future design direction for the North American Acura brand.
Looking at the inside of the vehicle one can easily sense the quality of materials from days gone by, which were carefully carried over with various advanced technologies. This unique mixture allowed the creation of this "Neo Classical" beauty, which was redesigned for mass production as the Acura CL.

Specifications
Length:     4,913mm
Width:     1,927mm
Height:     1,281mm

Source: Honda