Acura Announces V8 Powered Cars Soon To Be At Dealerships
Acura will offer a V8 engine option within 18 months.
“It’s confirmed,” according to an owner of a California Acura dealership.
Dealers say an eight-cylinder is a must for Acura to compete against luxury brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW.
In a separate interview, Honda Motor Co. CEO Takeo Fukui confirmed plans for Honda to launch its first V8 engine in an Acura.
The latest Acura RL went on sale this summer with a 300-hp, 3.7-liter V6.
The upcoming engine will “be completely different from conventional, past-generation ones and have excellent fuel efficiency,” he said.
Honda has long talked about making Acura a top-tier luxury brand. At a dealers’ meeting in April, Acura “put the stake in the ground” and made it official.
You should start seeing them on the showroom floor in about 18 months at Acura Dealerships.
