- Acura has announced that the 2021 TLX Type S’s turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 will produce 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.
- Acura’s SH-AWD system and a 10-speed automatic transmission are standard on all Type S models.
- The TLX Type S is slated to arrive in dealers in spring 2021.
The 2021 Acura TLX looks great, and with it comes a new Type S model powered by a turbocharged V-6 that should make enthusiasts grin. But there was one looming question when the new sedan was unveiled: how much power will the new six make? The Type S is set to arrive this spring, and Acura has finally announced that it produces 355 horsepower and 354 lb-ft of torque.
That amount of power puts the TLX Type S right between the Audi S4, which makes 349 horsepower from a turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6, and the BMW M340i, which is powered by a 382-hp turbocharged inline-six. The Type S’s 355 ponies will be sent to all four wheels through Acura’s SH-AWD system and a 10-speed automatic transmission. Sadly, there’s no manual option. Don’t get too upset, though, because Acura assures us that the Type S badge will adorn other performance-oriented Acuras in the future.
Adaptive dampers are standard on the Type S and optional on the regular TLX, which is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four making 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The Type S gets 20-inch wheels wrapped in 255/35 all-season tires, and a summer performance tire will be optional.
We’ll have to wait until early next year to experience the TLX Type S’s 355 ponies, as Type S models will arrive at dealers starting in the spring of 2021 (the base model will go on sale this fall). Pricing is expected to start around $35,000 for the standard TLX and around $45,000 for the Type S.
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