Acura Attacks 2017 Pikes Peak Race with Two TLX Sedans and a GT3-Inspired NSX
Acura, the luxury division of Honda, is taking on the 2017 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with two TLX sedans and a GT3-inspired NSX. The race, which is held annually in Colorado, is one of the most challenging and dangerous hill climbs in the world.
History of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, also known as the Race to the Clouds, is an annual hill climb race held in Colorado. The race has been held since 1916 and is the second oldest motorsport race in the United States. The race is 12.42 miles long and has 156 turns. The course starts at 9,390 feet and ends at the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak.
The race is open to both professional and amateur drivers and features a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, trucks, and quads. The race is known for its extreme conditions, with temperatures ranging from below freezing to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Acura’s Pikes Peak Lineup
Acura is taking on the 2017 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with two TLX sedans and a GT3-inspired NSX. The two TLX sedans are being driven by James Robinson and Nick Robinson, while the NSX is being driven by Peter Cunningham.
The TLX sedans are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. The cars have been modified for the race with a roll cage, racing seats, and a custom suspension setup.
The NSX is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that produces 500 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. The car has been modified for the race with a roll cage, racing seats, and a custom suspension setup.
The Drivers
James Robinson is a professional race car driver from England. He has competed in a variety of racing series, including the British Touring Car Championship and the World Touring Car Championship. He is currently competing in the Pirelli World Challenge series.
Nick Robinson is James’ brother and is also a professional race car driver. He has competed in a variety of racing series, including the British Touring Car Championship and the World Touring Car Championship. He is currently competing in the Pirelli World Challenge series.
Peter Cunningham is a professional race car driver from the United States. He has competed in a variety of racing series, including the American Le Mans Series and the Pirelli World Challenge series. He is currently competing in the Pirelli World Challenge series.
The Race
The 2017 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb will take place on June 25th. The race will be broadcast live on the internet and on television.
Acura is hoping to have a successful race and is confident that its drivers and cars will be able to handle the extreme conditions of the race. The team is also hoping to set a new record for the fastest time up the mountain.
Conclusion
Acura is taking on the 2017 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with two TLX sedans and a GT3-inspired NSX. The race is one of the most challenging and dangerous hill climbs in the world and Acura is hoping to have a successful race and set a new record for the fastest time up the mountain.