Acura shows off 2008 lineup with Super Handling-AWD - Acura Forum

**El Calor** · 09-04-07, 08:24 PM

Posted Sep 4th 2007 5:02PM by Sam Abuelsamid

After revamping its crossover lineup for the 2007 model year, Acura will have a very incremental 2008 model year. There are no new or redesigned models, but more equipment is being added across its entire lineup. The main emphasis this year is what the automaker calls its Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The all-wheel-drive system is available on the RDX, MDX and RL this year, and will be added to other models in the coming years including Acura's upcoming "exotic" car, a.k.a. the NSX replacement.

The key feature of SH-AWD is its integration with the stability control inertial and driver input sensors. Most stability control systems rely on modulating the engine torque and selectively applying and releasing the individual wheel brakes to apply forces to the car and try and force it to follow the drivers intent. SH-AWD instead uses the clutch packs on either side of the rear differential to transfer drive torque to the appropriate wheel to stabilize the vehicle with much less brake intervention.

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/04/a...-awd/#comments

*jinny* · 09-04-07, 08:53 PM

repost?

Acura shows off 2008 lineup with Super Handling-AWD

that pesky AutoxCLS got the jump on you!

**dascrow** · 09-07-07, 01:18 AM

hehe.. it was front page worthy though

09-04-07, 08:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
El Calor Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 38 Your Mood: Car 1: Corvette Z06 Car 2: Jeep SRT-8	Acura shows off 2008 lineup with Super Handling-AWD Posted Sep 4th 2007 5:02PM by Sam Abuelsamid After revamping its crossover lineup for the 2007 model year, Acura will have a very incremental 2008 model year. There are no new or redesigned models, but more equipment is being added across its entire lineup. The main emphasis this year is what the automaker calls its Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system. The all-wheel-drive system is available on the RDX, MDX and RL this year, and will be added to other models in the coming years including Acura's upcoming "exotic" car, a.k.a. the NSX replacement. The key feature of SH-AWD is its integration with the stability control inertial and driver input sensors. Most stability control systems rely on modulating the engine torque and selectively applying and releasing the individual wheel brakes to apply forces to the car and try and force it to follow the drivers intent. SH-AWD instead uses the clutch packs on either side of the rear differential to transfer drive torque to the appropriate wheel to stabilize the vehicle with much less brake intervention. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/04/a...-awd/#comments

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09-07-07, 01:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
dascrow Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 85	hehe.. it was front page worthy though

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