Acura HSC High-Performance Sports Concept to be Displayed at Detroit Auto Show Lightweight, Mid-engine, Two-seater Hints at the Future of Exotic Sports Cars
January 4, 2004
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Detroit
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Acura's 300-plus horsepower HSC
(High-Performance Sports Concept) will make its domestic debut at the
North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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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