2008 Acura TL Type-S Sedan 4-Door 3.5L

Detailed item info Model OverviewThe front-wheel-drive 2008 Acura TL continues to offer one of the best combinations of luxury and performance in its segment. The entry-level engine is a 3. 2L SOHC V6 that produces 258 horsepower and is paired with a five-speed sequential SportShift automatic transmission. A 286-horsepower 3. 5L V6 is standard in the resurrected Type-S. It is mated to a six-speed manual transmission. but can also be ordered with the same five-speed found in the base TL. Regardless of the engine. you get a roomy. comfortable four-door sedan that comes with standard features more often found in the top-echelon luxury cars. An eight-way power driver's seat. heated front seats. a power moonroof. and dual zone climate control are just a few of the luxury items. The audio system is outstanding. with XM satellite radio found alongside the standard six-CD changer and surround sound DVD audio. Every TL also comes packed with safety features. including side. front. and curtain air bags. anti-lock brakes. and traction control. Aside from the potent V6 and six-speed stick. the Type-S adds stiffer springs. 17-inch alloy wheels. Brembo disc brakes. a sport exhaust. distinct exterior and interior styling. and active noise cancellation. The only option on the TL is for a satellite navigation system. which happens to be one of the very best systems available. It includes voice-recognition and real-time traffic information. Since the nav system is standard on the Type-S. aside from selecting the transmission and the color. the only decision to make on Acura's performance flagship is whether or not to swap the all-season tires with summer performance treads. But more important than the gadgets is the driving experience. and the TL is a wonderful mixture of fun and relaxation. With the Type-S. it verges on exhilarating.