2024 Acura TLX Type S Outgrips NSX in Skidpad Testing

By: Mobin

The 2024 Acura TLX Type S, a front-wheel-drive-based AWD sport sedan, achieved an impressive 1.0 g on the skidpad, matching the grip of the $100K+ NSX supercar.

TLX Type S

The TLX Type S outperformed rivals like the Audi S4 (0.96 g), BMW M340i (0.97 g), and Mercedes-AMG C43 (0.96 g) in skidpad grip testing.

Skidpad Results

Its supercar status, the NSX Type S could only manage 1.01 g on the skidpad, beaten by the more affordable TLX Type S.

Underperforms

The Corvette Z51 (1.09 g) and Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica (1.06 g) outgripped the NSX, highlighting its underwhelming cornering performance for a supercar.

Comparison

The NSX's complex AWD system and engineering compromises may have contributed to its uninspiring skidpad performance, prioritizing stability over outright grip.

Tradeoffs

The TLX Type S showcases Acura's handling chops, proving that impressive cornering grip doesn't require a supercar pedigree or price tag.

Prowess

While the NSX underperformed expectations, the TLX Type S delivers supercar-rivaling grip at a fraction of the cost, a true performance bargain.

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