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Acura
HSC Concept
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Acura's 300-plus horsepower HSC (High-Performance Sports Concept) made its domestic debut at the North American International Auto Show
in Detroit.
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The HSC is a design study combining the ultimate in supercar
performance with the interior comfort and handling ease of a daily
driver. It features a lightweight body, a compact yet powerful engine
and a racing-inspired interior.
The High-Performance Sports Concept features a lightweight 3.5-liter
V-6 engine located midship for optimum balance and superior handling.
Shifting is accomplished through a unique dial shifter located on the
center console or an F-1 style paddle shifter located on the steering
wheel.
The HSC features a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with six-piston
caliper Brembo disc brakes on each wheel. Five-spoke forged aluminum
alloy racing wheels are shod with 245/35ZR19 tires in front and
295/30ZR20 tires in the rear.
The HSC body is composed of carbon fiber panels over an all-aluminum
unit body frame. Short overhangs and a 104.7-inch wheelbase maximize
handling and agility.
The cockpit is rounded and sleek for an aggressive look as well as
increased visibility. A clear glass engine cover, located behind the
cockpit, shows off the engine. The lower body boasts a low waistline,
rectangular air intakes on both sides, curvaceous fenders,
scissor-style doors and sharp lines that leave no doubt to the
concept's sporty nature.
The wedge-shaped front fascia includes large, lower air ducts,
projector-style HID headlamps and smooth lines for enhanced
aerodynamics. In the rear, high-illumination LEDs are incorporated
into the taillight housing for a visibility-enhancing
three-dimensional design. Dual exhaust tips are integrated into the
bumper and a rearview camera, located next to the taillights,
transmits the view behind the car to the driver via the navigation
system tilt-up screen when the concept shifts into reverse.
Inside, the concept features a race inspired cockpit with black nubuck
leather trim and anodized aluminum accents on the door panels, center
console, steering wheel and meter housings. Dual gauge clusters
feature a tachometer/shift meter on the left and an analog/digital
speedometer on the right. A thick, leather-wrapped performance
steering wheel and aluminum foot pedals offer increased road feedback
and precise control.
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