Acura TLX GT Race Car Debut Delayed

Acura’s new TLX race car was supposed to make its first public race debut this coming weekend at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, but a technical glitch has eliminated the car from the race.

“Unfortunately, our program suffered a serious setback yesterday afternoon during final testing which immediately ended our chances of making our debut in Detroit as promised,” wrote RealTime Racing, the outfit responsible for taking the TLX to the race track.

The TLX GT car uses a twin-turbocharged version of the V6 engine that is found in the road-going TLX.

Once it is ready to hit the track, the car will compete in the highest class of Pirelli World Challenge racing, which means it will be taking on the Audi R8 LMS, Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes SLS, Nissan GTR, Porsche 911 and Ferrari 458.

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http://www.houseofjapan.com/auto-moto/acura-tlx-gt-race-car-debut-delayed

Acura TLX GT race car to compete in the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

Will compete against the Audi R8 LMS, Cadillac CTS-V, Mercedes SLS & Ferrari 458

Acura has announced the TLX GT will make its racing debut at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on May 30th.

Set to compete in the Pirelli World Challenge GT Class, the car was developed by Honda Performance Development (HPD) and will be campaigned by RealTime Racing. Acura declined to release performance specifications but they have previously confirmed the model will have a twin-turbo V6 engine that is loosely based on the 3.5-liter V6 that resides in the 2015 TLX which will be unveiled at the New York Auto Show.

According to HPD President Art St. Cyr, "The competition in the 2014 Pirelli World Challenge is incredible, but Acura has never shied away from strong competition, in the marketplace or on the race track. The 2015 Acura TLX is a true luxury sport sedan, so it is fitting that the car be raced against several of its natural competitors, and even some up-market brands, in the Pirelli World Challenge."

Source;
http://www.worldcarfans.com/114032572319/acura-tlx-gt-race-car-to-compete-in-the-detroit-belle-isle