autodeadline.com - Acura HSC High-Performance Sports Concept Fact Sheet

January 4, 2004 -- Detroit -- The Acura HSC (High-Performance Sports Concept) combines supercar performance capabilities with the ease and comfort of a daily driver. Its muscular exterior, with sharp lines and elaborate detail, serve as a teaser for what lies beneath the hood. Located mid-ship for optimum balance, the concept's V-6 engine generates over 300 horsepower. Among its many highlights, the HSC showcases an all-aluminum frame, and aluminum and carbon fiber body panels. Inside, the instrument panel features superimposed meters, designed to provide two sets of information in one location, and a paddle-shift, steering wheel mounted lever for instant gear changes.

Powertrain

o 300+ horsepower

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o 3.5-liter V-6 engine

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o SportShift transmission

Suspension

o 4-wheel double wishbone suspension

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o Six-piston caliper Brembo disc brakes

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o Five-spoke forged aluminum alloy wheels

Body

o All-aluminum frame

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o Carbon fiber body panels

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o Satin silver paint

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o HID headlamps

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o High-illumination LED taillights

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o Rearview camera

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o Dual exhaust tips

Interior

o Black leather seats

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o Anodized aluminum and carbon fiber accent trim

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o Leather-wrapped steering wheel

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o Aluminum foot pedals

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