2022 MDX Type S Breaks Cover as Acura Race Team Departs for Pikes Peak Hill Climb
June 18, 2021 by Acura- • 2022 MDX Type S debuts as tow vehicle for Ohio-based Acura race team
• Acura to enter four race cars into the 99th running of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, all piloted and crewed by the company's R&D engineers
• Race entries include two Acura TLX Type S sport sedans competing in the Pikes Peak Open and Exhibition divisions, and two NSX supercars to challenge previous records
Vehicle | Driver | Division | Best Result |
Acura TLX Type S | Jordan Guitar | Exhibition | New Vehicle Entry |
Acura TLX Type S | Justin Lumbard | Pikes Peak Open | New Vehicle Entry |
Acura NSX 'Time Attack' | James Robinson | Time Attack 1 | 10:01.913 (2020) 3rd in Class, New Hybrid Record |
Acura NSX | Nick Robinson | Exhibition | 10:28.820 (2016) Time Attack 2 Class win |
Acura 2021 Pikes Peak Entries:
2021 Acura TLX Type S, Pikes Peak Open Division – Driver: Justin Lumbard Acura engineer Justin Lumbard will be piloting a modified all-wheel drive TLX Type S in the highly competitive Pikes Peak Open division, where Acura currently holds the record. Lumbard's TLX Type S has been prepped for competition with a larger turbo designed to deliver consistent boost at the exceptionally high altitudes of Pikes Peak, which reach more than 14,000 feet at the summit. The engine also features additional cooling, and the engine, transmission and SH-AWD® system software have all been retuned for race duty. Chassis modifications include a race-prepped suspension with a 1-inch drop in ride height, race-compound brake pads with additional brake cooling and temperature monitoring and lightweight HRE 19 x 9.5-inch race wheels with Pirelli slicks. More than 600 pounds of weight have been eliminated by removing the sedan's interior and the use of lightweight components including a carbon fiber hood. On the exterior, the aerodynamic benefits of its composite front splitter, rear wing and dive planes have been tuned using Acura's R&D computer aided design simulations. Lumbard joined the Acura Pikes Peak team in 2017, became co-leader in 2018, and assumed the leadership role last year. The 2020 competition also was his first year driving in the race, taking the wheel of a 2021 TLX 2.0T in the Exhibition division, where he finished sixth in the group. 2021 Acura TLX Type S, Exhibition Division – Driver: Jordan Guitar Jordan Guitar is a member of the company's Chassis Development Group, and made his Pikes Peak debut in 2018 driving a third-generation Acura RDX, and returned in 2019 piloting an Acura MDX Sport Hybrid. Last year, Guitar drove a 2021 Acura TLX 2.0T SH-AWD® to a fifth-place finish in the Exhibition division. This year, Guitar's 2021 Acura TLX Type S has been modified with a race-tuned active suspension that includes a 1-inch ride height drop, lightweight HRE 19 x 9-inch race wheels and Pirelli race slicks. Approximately 300 pounds have been stripped from the car, the sedan's engine management system has been re-tuned for race duty and a rear wing helps optimize its aerodynamics. Acura NSX, Time Attack 1 Division – Driver: James Robinson James Robinson will again drive the 'Time Attack' NSX, which returns to the Peak for the fifth consecutive year. This is Robinson's 11th time at Pikes Peak, with his past successes including the Hybrid production car record set with an NSX in 2020 (10:01.913), as well as podium finishes in the Exhibition, Open and Time Attack 1 divisions. The 'Time Attack' NSX features improved aerodynamics by way of a larger rear wing and aggressive front splitter. Larger turbochargers and enhanced engine management software increase total system output to around 625 horsepower. Various weight reduction measures, including a stripped interior, reduce the supercar's weight by more than 200 lbs. Its lightweight HRE forged wheels are wrapped in high-grip Pirelli R-compound tires. Acura NSX, Exhibition Division – Driver: Nick Robinson Like his brother James, Nick Robinson has successfully competed at Pikes Peak multiple times, winning the PP250 class on a Honda motorcycle in 2015, securing a Time Attack 2 Production Class win in an NSX in 2016, winning Exhibition class in 2017 and establishing a front-wheel-drive record of 10:48.094 in 2018. This year, the R&D engineer will be driving a near-stock Acura NSX in a declared Time Attack 2 production record attempt. Modifications to the production-spec supercar include OMP safety equipment and the use of DOT-approved Hoosier race tires per class rules.2022 Acura MDX Type S
Powered by the brand's all-new Type S Turbo V6 the 2022 MDX Type S delivers 355-horsepower, 354 ft.-lbs. of peak torque and a max towing rating of 5,000 lbs1. Exclusive to Acura Type S models, this new engine was developed by some of the company's most experienced powertrain engineers, including members of the team that developed the bespoke twin-turbocharged V6 for the NSX supercar. The high-performance SUVs also features Acura's advanced Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) with true torque-vectoring, a quick-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission, Brembo® front brakes and double-wishbone front suspension, along with a Type S-exclusive Sport+ driving mode that sharpens responses for even greater performance and driver enjoyment. More details about MDX Type S will be available closer to its on-sale date later this year. About Acura Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features five distinctive models – the ILX and TLX sport sedans, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, high-performance Type S variants and the electrified NSX supercar. All 2021 model year and newer Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.posted on conceptcarz.com