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.
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.
Its supercar status, the NSX Type S could only manage 1.01 g on the skidpad, beaten by the more affordable TLX Type S.
The Corvette Z51 (1.09 g) and Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica (1.06 g) outgripped the NSX, highlighting its underwhelming cornering performance for a supercar.
The NSX's complex AWD system and engineering compromises may have contributed to its uninspiring skidpad performance, prioritizing stability over outright grip.
The TLX Type S showcases Acura's handling chops, proving that impressive cornering grip doesn't require a supercar pedigree or price tag.
While the NSX underperformed expectations, the TLX Type S delivers supercar-rivaling grip at a fraction of the cost, a true performance bargain.