When stoplight challenges arise, seldom do we get to choose our opponent. This channel does a nice job of mixing different vehicles up. The Infiniti Q here is a solid performer. Acura just seems to be behind the HP expectations by a few years, and that gap appears to be more than a 50hp difference, especially with a 10speed.
I know the q60 is old and outdated but it still stands out. speaking in terms of the exterior. Such a beautiful and timeless design. Looks better than the TLX in my opinion.
@@Indifference2000 I see plenty of TLX but not often do I see the Type S. I think the Type S is one of the best looking cars on the road today both inside and out. It’s obviously not the quickest car out there but it’s plenty fast and has SH-AWD which makes it so much fun to drive. If I had the opportunity to go back and choose another car I’d still end up with the TLX Type S.
It's nice being in the Acura Type-Slow, you get to watch the whole race unfold and add commentary. Maybe that is why they built the Type-Slow, not to race but to go to races so it can hang back and watch in comfort...😅
it's severely detuned. a stage 1 beta tune picks up about 100whp on average. It wasn't meant for pure speed, they have the nsx for that. the q60 wasn't even stock in this video. not like you'd be able to afford any of them. it's always the little keyboard warriors who don't know anything hating the most🤣😆
And of course here comes the Acura fanboy like clockwork with the blah blah blah needs a tune response. You should be embarrassed that a brand new 2021 released model needs a tune (thus voiding the entire powertrain warranty) for it to even keep up with its competitors that have been out for years. It’s like Acura didn’t even try to benchmark the competition when Acura had the advantage of being the last to the party.
@@sketch10buildztype slow is slow just accept it 4200 lbs in mid size charger hellcat weights 200lbs more lol 😂 with 700+hp point is this car is useless for performance just get the competition m340i or c43 amg s4 or g70 genesis
Will continue to say this. Any Type S race video you see, just know there is a 90 to 95 percent chance of it not winning at all. The car looks good though in person.
Getting out on a warm summer day and racing with your pals on a closed course is about as good as it gets - this one is greatly appreciated on a cloudy winter day in February. Results aside (because only the YT commenters are the only ones invested in sharing their hairbrained opinions on what each car is worth), doesn't matter in the least to us. Thanks again Sam for the invitation to contribute to the channel.
@@uyscuty5633 The Type S is way quicker and has higher trap speed. But it's a luxurious sporty sedan that's more than quick enough for the majority of people.
Hopefully Honda and Acura gets it together, I can see them not being ignorant about the main issues with the type s and drop the weight or at least tune the engine up
I have a friend who just left an Acura Dealership to work at BMW . He stated that the Acuras just don't match up with the competition. Very slow sales. Acura has the technology and expertise to build a great car. They need to step it up! Q60 was gone. Great video Sam!
Of course they don’t. Acura never made to be the fastest, and it’s not as mainstream like bmw, which is more comparable to Honda because Acura is for North America
@@Julian-oy7hx thats the problem they have no identity. they weren't meant to be the fastest, they aren't the most luxurious, they aren't the best of both worlds. they aren't the best bang for the buck (overpriced) They are a lost car company.. but whats worse is they have serious potential i just don't get it
@@amonh4258 savage geese probably does the best explanation on the car and acuras as a whole. Looking into their history they haven’t strayed much from their ‘identity’ and you have to remember Acura has been fairly small division for North America
Even before watching the video, I said the TLX-S would lose every race. Surprise, Surprise! It lost 🤣 At least it continues to show it's worth as a camera car.
@@wbwayne8887 Speaking of the Camaro...I *REALLY* wish American car makers made better looking cars. The Camaro SS is amazing bang for buck, but it looks like a slightly sporty shoe box. Meanwhile, the Z, Supra, and other Japanese cars are in the same price range, but they look like actual sporty two door coupes. Even in the video above, the Acura and Infiniti are so much better looking than the SS. I know looks are in the eye of the beholder, but I hope the next generation of the Camaro takes some cues from the C8 vette. If the Camaro looked better, I'd be jumping all over it. Instead, I'll likely be getting the Z in the near future.
@tizodd6 I personally think the Camaro ZL1 looks great, but am partial to the Mustang as far as 🇺🇸 pony cars go. All of the others you mentioned look outstanding in their own way. If I was in the market for a Supra or Z, I would also seriously consider the GR86 or BRZ.
@@wbwayne8887 I need a little more "kick" than the BRZ/86 😁, though they are fun to drive (a former co-worker had an FRS I drove a few times). I used to own a '93 Rx7 that I modified a bit. When the rotary got too expensive for me to justify, I bought a Genesis coupe 3.8 R-Spec (current car). I just can't imagine going down to a BRZ/86 in terms of power. As far as the Camaro aesthetics, I guess I'm just partial to the sloped lines of Japanese coupes. Mustang/Camaro are too bulky for my liking, but beauty is totally in the eye of the beholder.
@tizodd6 Japanese cars have always been great. The 90-96 Nissan Z 2 seater and your gen RX7, are 2 of my favorite designs ever. The Lexus LFA and first gen NSX, are my ultimate favorites though. The sound of the LFA is just intoxicating.
We need to see a charger 5.7 vs that tlx type s I think it makes a good race similar horsepower, torque, and weight. ALSO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SAM WE NEED A 10 SPEED BATTLE BETWEEN A BASE MODEL MUSTANG GT AND A CAMARO LT1. IVE BEEN ASKING FOR OVER A YEAR SAM PLEASE!
Agreed! We definitely need a Type S vs 5.7 Challenger/Charger video as they have extremely similar performance numbers. A Scat Pack vs Type S isn’t even needed because it’s pretty obvious the Type S would get obliterated by every metric except maybe from an initial dig.
@@marcohinojosa4348 na vs turbo has nothing to do with anything tbh, the 5.7 makes more power and they weight the same, the scat makes over 125 more hp than the tlx and barely weighs more. the fair race is the rt vs type s.
Driver of the Q gets a nod for apparently turning off the traction control this time lol. All the other races on this channel you can tell it's bogging at the start because the Q's power management with TC on is so horrible. In this race it just takes off. Love it.
@Tylan Smith I would never buy a Nissan infiniti and guarantee I can afford that trash as car. I currently have a 5th gen ZL1 and 6th gen 2SS Camaro right now and both camaros are PAID for but I can't afford that trash infiniti ok 🤣😂😂 And those aren't my only cars. Don't treat my pockets like yours because they are not the same speak for yourself. And that q60 can't run with none of my cars probably my old bmw 550i that's about it 🤣😂
@@PERFECTLS3 G8 is still going for a good amount. There's one for sale by me, they want 25 grand and it's got 54k. That's a lot for a 14yo car. That 25k saved will go nicely towards the purchase of a 1lt C8. I still like the G8/Chevy SS though.
I love the TLX Type S. I think it's a gorgeous car but I really wonder why Acura didn't give it more power to offset its huge weight disadvantage. It's better than almost all of the cars in the tier just beneath it and it's the worst among all the cars in its direct class or slightly above. Very disappointing considering how nice it looks and how well it's put together in other areas. I don't know what's going on with Honda and Acura lately. The designs of their newer cars are certainly more attractive but they are severely lagging in the power department, which is most un-Honda like. Consider the '23 Accord for example. The 10th generation Accord 2.0T was punching way above its weight class and they completely neuter the new Accord with a 204 hp hybrid engine being the top engine choice. Honda seems to be forsaking performance and embracing green technology. I think they can do both though. Case in point being the Civic. They give us the option of the fuel sipping Civics and also offer the vivacious Type R Civic. Why not make the hybrid engine of the new Accord the base engine and keep the 2.0T in the upper trim? Same with the TLX. Neither version is great on gas so why not at least make them more powerful? The Type S and the 4 cylinder TLX both need at least 30 more horsepower. Honda/Acura have top engineers. Why bother if you're targeting last place? Don't pretend to be performance oriented and not bring it. I'm a life long Honda/Acura fan but I'm truly disappointed with what seems to be very mediocre effort from this once great performance brand.
My words exactly, Honda seems to have given up on its core fans and buyers. It's embarrassing. I've owned 2 Integras and a couple civics, del sols. The new integra is slower than my integras and one of them was an LS. The LS had a 0-60 of 7.5 and the new integra has a 0-60 of 7.4 thats so sad. My GSR would eat it up no problem.
Yes, get a tune that only makes it keep up with its competitors while voiding the entire powertrain warranty on a new $54k+ car. It’s embarrassing that this thing even needs a tune to compete against older vehicles that are stock.
Acura like Honda was always more about driving feel not to be the fastest out there. The type s is to under cut the outrageous cost of its competitors just like the previous tl type s and because of the absence of the rlx it’s the tlx has to fill larger roles
@@Julian-oy7hx they were always quick for there price. And the tl type s could easily compete with it's competitors, and with minor upgrades was very formidable. You could do the same with the TLX type s and it's still gonna get wrecked by the competition.
The problem with the TLX Type S is that (not sure everyone is aware of this) it is missing an additional turbo. At that price, it should have came with a twin turbo engine. They should fire whoever thought this was a smart idea.
Oh Man, this car is literally gapped by every other car in it’s segment , even the regular TLX is the slowest in the segment !!. I have no idea what Acura is doing, !! Great video as usual Sam, keep up the great work buddy!
The TLX is such a disappointment. I’ve liked Acura cars but now I’m starting to doubt wether they can keep buyers enticed. Hopefully they step their game up.
There needs to be a Chrysler 300 5.7 V8 AWD they're quicker than the R/T and 392 scatpack off the line it would be interesting to see how it does compared to other cars
I own a black tlx type s. With all the options available. Very good car no mechanical issues-noises or anything. Also own a tl from 2096 never had any issues except speakers and batteries replaced. I did change all the suspension and its still going
The Type S is a pig compared to the other two. I can honestly say I didn't really expect the SS to be the lightest car here. What a beast that thing is. Even with the RWD factor, it still held it's own quite well.
Acura miss their window with the new TLX, expensive car yet slow ass hell, even when it's main focus is luxury, you can mix luxury/ performance together with no problem, nice looking car, but sad see almost any car pass you.
Congrats on the birth of your first child bro. At this point I feel like you're just rubbing it in with the TLX... I love this channel and the car but I can't with the drag races 😭😭😭 it's like it isn't even there 🤭
It's a shame how much Acura has under powered at the time the much anticipated TL type S. The refresh should start with a large increase in horsepower.
Is this a recently filmed video? How does it look so warm up in Canada right now when we are freezing down here in Ohio right on your border haha. Interesting match up though. I like the mix of cars you guys chose.
Well thank God I got the Infiniti with 3.0 brake boost launches feel crazy in your stomach can't wait to get the alpha tune and downpipes and walk hellcats from a stop
Man that TLX is really disappointing, for the price it should have at least came with 400hp. Being 4,200lbs and only 355hp has got to be a drag. Sucks cause I think they look absolutely awesome and love the interior. Maybe some bolt-ons and a tune could get it to boogie.
@Julian Not according to all the marketing hype and the narrative Acura put on this car. They presented it as a Track car, even rigging a drag race with an S4 trying to show that the Type-S was faster. Heck the first reviews of the Type-S were all on the track....it was not designed to be a luxury car first, they just missed the mark as it is not really that luxurious at the end of the day. Compare that interior to that of a C class Merc, for example, or even a Genesis, and it just looks plain.
@The King and I that's for the type s name plate that still doesn't change the tlx morals of being more on the luxury side then performance. The integra is acura pure performance vehicle that doesn't go too heavily on performance like the type r or too far in on comfort like the tlx.
@The King and I but the tlx is still very fun to drive in sport, plus the pops and shifts are extremely entertaining for me. P2R is also making a high hp build, claiming 1k.
The outcome was already written as the specifications were read. The Acura is giving up at least 50hp and is the heaviest. Of course it was gonna come in last.
You keep featuring the Acura TLX Type S and it keeps losing it has a top speed of around 150mph or roughly 241kmh and a 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds or 0-100kmh in 4.8 seconds. However every time you have this car in a video it places last.
@@uyscuty5633 speedometer gauge in the car is often not accurate. At greater speeds the difference of reading of speed increases. In reality you reached 150 mph.
great video also after putting tlx in sport plus you have to press d to put trans in sport mode youll see dash switch from d to s to know trans is in sport
The LS3 has tons of aftermarket support. I kept mine mostly stock with the exception of a CAI. Thing would inhale highway miles like Cheech n Chong on a joint.
That SS sounds like an angry Lion.. i got to give Infiniti props big time.. the Q60 is a older chassis but that shape is just chic.. just timeless.. the colour the rims it looks elegant yet sporty like a brand new model with excellent performance.. it was pretty much a two vehicle race the Acura was in a different league 😅 by it's self 🤭
Yeah they definitely should have used the 3.7L from the 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD and Turbocharged it. Use the same quad exhaust and Dyno it with a laptop to put out 400 HP and maybe 375 torque.
If I had to buy one of those cars it would still be the TLX Type S. When I buy a car I look at the whole package I don't buy it just because it's fast mind you I'm not trying to win races. I just want a car that's faster than the average car on the road which the Type S is. I think that's how people should look at that car. It's a good looking car, luxurious, reliable, quick and sporty. If you want it to be faster you can always tune it
@PorscheGt23 I did buy the Type S and I have no regrets. I looked at every single one of the competitors and still wanted it. I felt like it was the most complete package for me. The m340 and s4/s5 were certainly quicker but they seemed boring inside and out. The stinger/g70 still felt like a Kia...cheap and tinny. The q50 red sport was very outdated inside. In the end I gave up a little straight line speed for a great daily driver. I love the interior especially with the touch pad and the screen was more integrated into the dash design and not just slapped on the dash. The seats are wonderful and it's just a great place to sit every day. It also looks the best in my opinion and sounds great with the active exhaust.
@@jessebrocious5341 acuras infotainment is still way behind the Germans. And you gave up ALOT of speed. The base model 330i will give the Type S a run for its money
@PorscheGt23 like I said I drove them all. Everyone hates the touch pad for infotainment but it's one of my favorite features...no reaching for the screen. And I really liked the analog/digital gauges in the Acura. The full digital (especially with tach on the right) didn't do it for me. I do wish it had wireless android auto but I'm picking up a dongle for it. I'm really happy with it. If I upgrade it would need to be a real M car or RS3/5
@Layne you obviously haven't driven them all. It's very engaging compared to the numb bmw and audi. The only one that was more fun to drive was the c43 amg. But it's ride in sport was way too harsh. I had the opportunity to buy any of them, and I thought it was the best package all things considered. I'll concede that it doesnt do anything the best. But it gave me 90% of everything
Acura already had a more powerful sedan than that Type S. The RLX had 377hp from a hybrid. One would assume that Acura would have wanted to give their new top performance sedan more hp than an older model. But no. They preferred to give it less. For whatever reason they had. Even with discontinuing the NSX with 500hp motor + electric hybrid for 600hp. One could make an argument that they could have taken that motor 500hp motor, even detuned to 450hp, and put it in the Type S. The 3.0L Turbo 6 should have been the previous model V6 replacement. Acura offered 4cyl & 6cyl models in previous TLX model. Detuned NSX engine should have been Type S motor. Just my opinion
Tough to do, since they were never offered in Canada, but anytime my buddy comes north of the border, we usually ask Sam if he wants to run the SS against someone!
Do this same race but swap out the TLX Type S for the Stinger gt. Always wondered how the car I was gonna buy (Chevy SS) stacked up against the car I ended up buying (Stinger gt)
Interesting that the numbers on the Q60 RS are less than the Chevy SS online. Does the Infiniti have any work on it? Is something going on with the SS Sedan? I've seen temperatures affect the traction for the SS Sedan with summer only tires. For the owner of the SS Sedan, I installed an OTR intake system on mine and could walk V8 Chargers from a roll. Nice runs, and thanks for not doing those weird finish line animations.
I think the 7spd DCT made a difference for the Infiniti with similar hp numbers and the advantage of awd. The 6L80 needs recalibration make it shift closer to a DCT. Impressive performance for the SS.
3.0l for the infiniti not 3.3 - I edited this while I was in hospital after the birth of my first child so I had slept 3 hours out of 24 hours.
Congratulations on being a father it’s a big blessing 🎉
Congrats on the baby man
Congratulations man that's awesome
Congratulations!! Best thing that happened in your life!
Congrats to you, I have done that 3 times already. They grow up really fast, so cherish every moment.
When stoplight challenges arise, seldom do we get to choose our opponent. This channel does a nice job of mixing different vehicles up. The Infiniti Q here is a solid performer. Acura just seems to be behind the HP expectations by a few years, and that gap appears to be more than a 50hp difference, especially with a 10speed.
Exactly👍
Yeah my M240i xdrive is the perfect weapon for those dig races out of lights!😄
That’s a perfect description of why I enjoy this content so much. 🍻
@@germanengineering204 im hoping to pull on a m240I once im done paying my truck off
It’s the weight. The damn thing is as heavy as a Honda Pilot
The Q60 RS looks amazing even though its an old car,same engine in the Z. well done Nissan!
I know the q60 is old and outdated but it still stands out. speaking in terms of the exterior. Such a beautiful and timeless design. Looks better than the TLX in my opinion.
Infiniti has a good track record with their coupe designs, really good.
Definitely think the Acura looks better and more unique especially considering you barely see them
@@darrelljones3348 you barely see the new acura TLX? That's because it's new. I see the previous gen model everywhere
Agreed
@@Indifference2000 I see plenty of TLX but not often do I see the Type S. I think the Type S is one of the best looking cars on the road today both inside and out. It’s obviously not the quickest car out there but it’s plenty fast and has SH-AWD which makes it so much fun to drive. If I had the opportunity to go back and choose another car I’d still end up with the TLX Type S.
Come on acura don't disappoint me
he was disappointed before he even finish the sentence 🤣🤣🤣🤣
A luxury heavy car
It's nice being in the Acura Type-Slow, you get to watch the whole race unfold and add commentary. Maybe that is why they built the Type-Slow, not to race but to go to races so it can hang back and watch in comfort...😅
it's severely detuned. a stage 1 beta tune picks up about 100whp on average. It wasn't meant for pure speed, they have the nsx for that. the q60 wasn't even stock in this video. not like you'd be able to afford any of them. it's always the little keyboard warriors who don't know anything hating the most🤣😆
And of course here comes the Acura fanboy like clockwork with the blah blah blah needs a tune response. You should be embarrassed that a brand new 2021 released model needs a tune (thus voiding the entire powertrain warranty) for it to even keep up with its competitors that have been out for years. It’s like Acura didn’t even try to benchmark the competition when Acura had the advantage of being the last to the party.
@@sketch10buildz it was not made for any kind of speed, pure or not...
@@sketch10buildztype slow is slow just accept it 4200 lbs in mid size charger hellcat weights 200lbs more lol 😂 with 700+hp point is this car is useless for performance just get the competition m340i or c43 amg s4 or g70 genesis
@@sketch10buildz 100 lbft and 50 whp**
Crazy to think the LS3 is already 15 years old. Man, time flies.
Will continue to say this. Any Type S race video you see, just know there is a 90 to 95 percent chance of it not winning at all. The car looks good though in person.
Getting out on a warm summer day and racing with your pals on a closed course is about as good as it gets - this one is greatly appreciated on a cloudy winter day in February. Results aside (because only the YT commenters are the only ones invested in sharing their hairbrained opinions on what each car is worth), doesn't matter in the least to us. Thanks again Sam for the invitation to contribute to the channel.
Couldn't agree more!
One day, Maybe we run Jim
This channel is bringing some serious heat, realistic races for us common folk!
I don't think I ever saw TLX win a race....next time put it up against Civic type R lol
Might still get smoked 😂
Damn TLX again smh
@@frankcastle1578 actually it’s one it can win lol
@@uyscuty5633 The Type S is way quicker and has higher trap speed. But it's a luxurious sporty sedan that's more than quick enough for the majority of people.
@@uyscuty5633 CTR might catch it at top end lol
Congrats on the baby Sam. That Q60 is still holding its own but the other two just aren’t up to the task. Keep posting the great content.
Acura is so gorgeous but slow as hell. What a shame because it’s a beautiful specimen to look at it
Hopefully Honda and Acura gets it together, I can see them not being ignorant about the main issues with the type s and drop the weight or at least tune the engine up
I have a friend who just left an Acura Dealership to work at BMW . He stated that the Acuras just don't match up with the competition. Very slow sales. Acura has the technology and expertise to build a great car. They need to step it up! Q60 was gone. Great video Sam!
I totally agree they are overrated bmw is still on top
Of course they don’t. Acura never made to be the fastest, and it’s not as mainstream like bmw, which is more comparable to Honda because Acura is for North America
@@Julian-oy7hx thats the problem they have no identity. they weren't meant to be the fastest, they aren't the most luxurious, they aren't the best of both worlds. they aren't the best bang for the buck (overpriced) They are a lost car company.. but whats worse is they have serious potential i just don't get it
@@amonh4258 savage geese probably does the best explanation on the car and acuras as a whole. Looking into their history they haven’t strayed much from their ‘identity’ and you have to remember Acura has been fairly small division for North America
Even before watching the video, I said the TLX-S would lose every race. Surprise, Surprise! It lost 🤣 At least it continues to show it's worth as a camera car.
It's consistency is certainly impressive 🤦♂️
SS has a really good launch for a rwd car.
Handles incredibly well also, kind of like a 4dr Camaro with that Magna ride suspension. Such an underated car, and a REAL sleeper.
@@wbwayne8887 Speaking of the Camaro...I *REALLY* wish American car makers made better looking cars. The Camaro SS is amazing bang for buck, but it looks like a slightly sporty shoe box. Meanwhile, the Z, Supra, and other Japanese cars are in the same price range, but they look like actual sporty two door coupes.
Even in the video above, the Acura and Infiniti are so much better looking than the SS.
I know looks are in the eye of the beholder, but I hope the next generation of the Camaro takes some cues from the C8 vette. If the Camaro looked better, I'd be jumping all over it. Instead, I'll likely be getting the Z in the near future.
@tizodd6
I personally think the Camaro ZL1 looks great, but am partial to the Mustang as far as 🇺🇸 pony cars go. All of the others you mentioned look outstanding in their own way. If I was in the market for a Supra or Z, I would also seriously consider the GR86 or BRZ.
@@wbwayne8887 I need a little more "kick" than the BRZ/86 😁, though they are fun to drive (a former co-worker had an FRS I drove a few times).
I used to own a '93 Rx7 that I modified a bit. When the rotary got too expensive for me to justify, I bought a Genesis coupe 3.8 R-Spec (current car). I just can't imagine going down to a BRZ/86 in terms of power.
As far as the Camaro aesthetics, I guess I'm just partial to the sloped lines of Japanese coupes. Mustang/Camaro are too bulky for my liking, but beauty is totally in the eye of the beholder.
@tizodd6
Japanese cars have always been great. The 90-96 Nissan Z 2 seater and your gen RX7, are 2 of my favorite designs ever. The Lexus LFA and first gen NSX, are my ultimate favorites though. The sound of the LFA is just intoxicating.
Q60 can run I’m not surprised people really sleep on them if you drive aggressively and you own one of them you’ll have so many tickets
Underrated car q50 red sport isn't bad either
We need to see a charger 5.7 vs that tlx type s I think it makes a good race similar horsepower, torque, and weight.
ALSO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD SAM WE NEED A 10 SPEED BATTLE BETWEEN A BASE MODEL MUSTANG GT AND A CAMARO LT1. IVE BEEN ASKING FOR OVER A YEAR SAM PLEASE!
nahhhh, at least a scat pack, n/a vs turbocharged is somewhat unfair. If the 5.7 had a turbo, then it would be even…
Agreed! We definitely need a Type S vs 5.7 Challenger/Charger video as they have extremely similar performance numbers. A Scat Pack vs Type S isn’t even needed because it’s pretty obvious the Type S would get obliterated by every metric except maybe from an initial dig.
A challenger 5.7 would give it a better race.
A AWD 5.7 charger might do the trick and come out with different results
@@marcohinojosa4348 na vs turbo has nothing to do with anything tbh, the 5.7 makes more power and they weight the same, the scat makes over 125 more hp than the tlx and barely weighs more. the fair race is the rt vs type s.
At least the Acura looks nice....... (kinda)
Driver of the Q gets a nod for apparently turning off the traction control this time lol. All the other races on this channel you can tell it's bogging at the start because the Q's power management with TC on is so horrible. In this race it just takes off. Love it.
Half the races on this channel it’s something off about each driver
Q60 fastest and sexiest of the bunch. Type-S would be my 2nd choice.
That quad exhaust tho
That Q60 is trash all it has is awd
@@kingtiptip8400calling a car trash you can’t even afford LOL
@@TheMildGamer12 exactly
@Tylan Smith I would never buy a Nissan infiniti and guarantee I can afford that trash as car. I currently have a 5th gen ZL1 and 6th gen 2SS Camaro right now and both camaros are PAID for but I can't afford that trash infiniti ok 🤣😂😂 And those aren't my only cars. Don't treat my pockets like yours because they are not the same speak for yourself. And that q60 can't run with none of my cars probably my old bmw 550i that's about it 🤣😂
Great video nice to see every day cars. These are the ones I come across at the light every now and then.
C6 zo6 vs c7 zo6 vs c8 zo6
I told you to race the TLX against a Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra or Honda Civic and it might have a chance of winning.
😭😂😂
Without watching the video. I'd say the Q60 will take all these cars.
It’s sad the Acura doesn’t keep up with most cars around the specs or under lol , my Veloster n tuned pulled on one . I love the car tho.
Veloster is very quick
Neither does camry
I'm still a TLX fan boy but it needs to lose 200-300lbs or gain 50+hp
Needs to lose 500lbs at least
VR30 For the win..!!
i've owned two out of three of these and want the third lol. this segment gets me. It's amazing how small the enormous G8 looks next to the Type S.
G8?
@@dnegel9546 Chevy SS/Pontiac G8, basically the same car.
@@michaelthompson4178 😓
@@michaelthompson4178 😂
@@PERFECTLS3 G8 is still going for a good amount. There's one for sale by me, they want 25 grand and it's got 54k. That's a lot for a 14yo car. That 25k saved will go nicely towards the purchase of a 1lt C8. I still like the G8/Chevy SS though.
As a 2015 tlx owner I love it !
It hangs with scats and mustangs up til about 120… have 220k miles and still rolling
4:31 Wow! Listen to that cricket rooting for the Acura! 🤣🤣
I love the TLX Type S. I think it's a gorgeous car but I really wonder why Acura didn't give it more power to offset its huge weight disadvantage. It's better than almost all of the cars in the tier just beneath it and it's the worst among all the cars in its direct class or slightly above. Very disappointing considering how nice it looks and how well it's put together in other areas. I don't know what's going on with Honda and Acura lately. The designs of their newer cars are certainly more attractive but they are severely lagging in the power department, which is most un-Honda like. Consider the '23 Accord for example. The 10th generation Accord 2.0T was punching way above its weight class and they completely neuter the new Accord with a 204 hp hybrid engine being the top engine choice. Honda seems to be forsaking performance and embracing green technology. I think they can do both though. Case in point being the Civic. They give us the option of the fuel sipping Civics and also offer the vivacious Type R Civic. Why not make the hybrid engine of the new Accord the base engine and keep the 2.0T in the upper trim? Same with the TLX. Neither version is great on gas so why not at least make them more powerful? The Type S and the 4 cylinder TLX both need at least 30 more horsepower. Honda/Acura have top engineers. Why bother if you're targeting last place? Don't pretend to be performance oriented and not bring it. I'm a life long Honda/Acura fan but I'm truly disappointed with what seems to be very mediocre effort from this once great performance brand.
All in the name of reliability, don't like the tlx's power, get a tune. picks up 90-110 whp with just a tune.
My words exactly, Honda seems to have given up on its core fans and buyers. It's embarrassing. I've owned 2 Integras and a couple civics, del sols. The new integra is slower than my integras and one of them was an LS. The LS had a 0-60 of 7.5 and the new integra has a 0-60 of 7.4 thats so sad. My GSR would eat it up no problem.
Yes, get a tune that only makes it keep up with its competitors while voiding the entire powertrain warranty on a new $54k+ car. It’s embarrassing that this thing even needs a tune to compete against older vehicles that are stock.
Acura like Honda was always more about driving feel not to be the fastest out there. The type s is to under cut the outrageous cost of its competitors just like the previous tl type s and because of the absence of the rlx it’s the tlx has to fill larger roles
@@Julian-oy7hx they were always quick for there price. And the tl type s could easily compete with it's competitors, and with minor upgrades was very formidable. You could do the same with the TLX type s and it's still gonna get wrecked by the competition.
The problem with the TLX Type S is that (not sure everyone is aware of this) it is missing an additional turbo. At that price, it should have came with a twin turbo engine. They should fire whoever thought this was a smart idea.
It’s biggest problem in the weight,not the turbo.
The Type S is pretty much that kid that everyone makes fun of at this point 😂
Oh Man, this car is literally gapped by every other car in it’s segment , even the regular TLX is the slowest in the segment !!. I have no idea what Acura is doing, !!
Great video as usual Sam, keep up the great work buddy!
Acura made a luxury car
About to watch, saying redsport washes the floor with all of them
Such a shame for the TLX Type S to be that slow.. had it been just marginally faster than a KIA Stinger for example, I'd buy it
The TLX is such a disappointment. I’ve liked Acura cars but now I’m starting to doubt wether they can keep buyers enticed. Hopefully they step their game up.
There needs to be a Chrysler 300 5.7 V8 AWD they're quicker than the R/T and 392 scatpack off the line it would be interesting to see how it does compared to other cars
Tlx is a nice car but for a performance car it’s garbage unless it’s tuned. I’d stick with a m340i far superior car then all of them.
I own a black tlx type s. With all the options available. Very good car no mechanical issues-noises or anything. Also own a tl from 2096 never had any issues except speakers and batteries replaced. I did change all the suspension and its still going
I go for reliablity and looks over 0-60. THe tlx is still a fun daily driver. if youre not a 0-60 horsepower fangirl then the tlx is a great car
Sam you finally got the right editor for videos
From now onwards better edit like this videos for more views.
I've owned nothing but LS's.. really wouldn't mind checking out the Q60 tho!
That Infiniti is impressive, would like to see the EN take on the SS🤔
Might be dead even or SS takes it half a car. Cyber Grey DCT here💪🏼
The SS is out Dated that’s Q60 has more hp than it says Like BMW way under rates it HP
@@brainwashed1542 it doesn’t.
Whoever does your graphics labeled the Q60RS as a 3.3L engine Sam. 2:15
6:06 “ Of course the Chevy took that one “ ………….. but the Q60 won Sam .
Congratulations on the birth of a child🍾🍾🍾!!! Infiniti eats well. Rooted for Acura, but disappointed in her (she needs a chip tuning).
The Type S is a pig compared to the other two. I can honestly say I didn't really expect the SS to be the lightest car here. What a beast that thing is. Even with the RWD factor, it still held it's own quite well.
Sadly Infiniti is dying. New Qx55 2023 is still with CD Player, and the new Qx60 have the VQ35 engine that uses the Máxima 2001 WTF
Elantra N vs the new type R? I wanna see the roll race with the two.
LMAO Acura is a fail. I wouldn't pay more than $45,000 for it
It's not a canyon carver either because its too damn heavy
weight on the acura is it's disadvantage if Acura wants to make the type s fast they'll need to cut off some of that weight or add more horsepower
Acura miss their window with the new TLX, expensive car yet slow ass hell, even when it's main focus is luxury, you can mix luxury/ performance together with no problem, nice looking car, but sad see almost any car pass you.
Congrats on the birth of your first child bro. At this point I feel like you're just rubbing it in with the TLX... I love this channel and the car but I can't with the drag races 😭😭😭 it's like it isn't even there 🤭
It's a shame how much Acura has under powered at the time the much anticipated TL type S. The refresh should start with a large increase in horsepower.
Would love to see the CT5 V vs the TLX Type S
Been waiting for this for a WHILE
no one reviews the ct5V its a ghost on RUclips because Cadillac hasn't made any due to chips
Agreed. This would be a better match up as both are on the (s)low end of the segment.
@@MidnightAspec ct5v is taking it no question
@@Striker50_ and neither will touch an M340i or S4
@@MidnightAspec Keep in mind they're both Bigger cars
Please do the TLX Type S vs the RLX sport Hybrid. I am dying to know which sedan is faster
Whatever car the host is in I already know which one is going to lose. I think I’m wrong one time of the 30 races I watched 😂
Is this a recently filmed video? How does it look so warm up in Canada right now when we are freezing down here in Ohio right on your border haha. Interesting match up though. I like the mix of cars you guys chose.
So I called the weather man and made him an offer he couldn’t refuse to change it for a day. 🤵♂️
I love it shots fired @1:55 !!!🤣🤣🤣
Well thank God I got the Infiniti with 3.0 brake boost launches feel crazy in your stomach can't wait to get the alpha tune and downpipes and walk hellcats from a stop
Could we maybe get some times? Would be nice to see how your runs are compared to what other people are getting.
Man that TLX is really disappointing, for the price it should have at least came with 400hp. Being 4,200lbs and only 355hp has got to be a drag. Sucks cause I think they look absolutely awesome and love the interior. Maybe some bolt-ons and a tune could get it to boogie.
Stage 2 and 3 from ktuner are probably gonna make the type s competitive they been putting a lot of effort into it.
It’s a luxury car first
@Julian Not according to all the marketing hype and the narrative Acura put on this car. They presented it as a Track car, even rigging a drag race with an S4 trying to show that the Type-S was faster. Heck the first reviews of the Type-S were all on the track....it was not designed to be a luxury car first, they just missed the mark as it is not really that luxurious at the end of the day. Compare that interior to that of a C class Merc, for example, or even a Genesis, and it just looks plain.
@The King and I that's for the type s name plate that still doesn't change the tlx morals of being more on the luxury side then performance. The integra is acura pure performance vehicle that doesn't go too heavily on performance like the type r or too far in on comfort like the tlx.
@The King and I but the tlx is still very fun to drive in sport, plus the pops and shifts are extremely entertaining for me. P2R is also making a high hp build, claiming 1k.
The outcome was already written as the specifications were read. The Acura is giving up at least 50hp and is the heaviest. Of course it was gonna come in last.
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With Acura design looks nice but the speed disappoints
From my experience and reading knowledge the Q50 and Q60 are extremely similar but the Q50 out performs the Q60
Q50s are typically lighter being sedans so would make sense. Like G Sedans Vs Coupes back in the day.
Q50 red sport
@ISSA VIBEZ I should've clarified, but yes, the Red Sport 400. I forget they have a few lower HP models. I own the RS400 is why lol
@@Mjsmith284 now there is only the 3.0T with 300HP or the Red Sports with 400HP. The 4 cylinder models got killed off.
That Acura is such a disappointment can’t believe people spend 50/60k on those
Who’s taken more Ls at this point, the TLX or the Nissan Z?
Infiniti q60 best
Did anyone here think the Acura was going to win a race?
😂 looks nice tho bet u it’s comfy
Shouldn't have been more equal if they used a Q50 Red Sport instead of the Q60 Red Sport? Maybe not.
Q60 held it Down for the VQ crowd!
VR crowd. They stopped using the VQ engine after 2015.
@@shawncarson8131 True, the VQ would probably still gap the TLX though 😂
@@shawncarson8131 my bad. Excuse the flying fk outta me. No disrespect intended.
Acura needs to do a performance upgrade or weigth reduction type s always got beat
Can you guys do a 2014 srt8 superbee, I would love to see how they perform with todays modern cars
You keep featuring the Acura TLX Type S and it keeps losing it has a top speed of around 150mph or roughly 241kmh and a 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds or 0-100kmh in 4.8 seconds. However every time you have this car in a video it places last.
It's simple.....they lied. Lol
@@uyscuty5633 that's impressive! What do you think about it as a vehicle 🤔?
I got it in Black I like it. It may not be the fastest but it move pretty good.
@@uyscuty5633 speedometer gauge in the car is often not accurate. At greater speeds the difference of reading of speed increases. In reality you reached 150 mph.
0-60 is 0-96 kmh. How can it do 4.9sec 0-60 and 0-100kmh 4.8 🤭🤭. More like 5.3sec 0-100 kmh.
Sometimes a driver mod is needed as well. Two people driving the exact same car will yield different results.
True sometimes but then the question is, which result do we trust? The one you favour or the one the others favour :)
What specifically are you saying here? On almost any race with any other channel on RUclips, the TLX gets gapped by pretty much anything in its class.
great video also after putting tlx in sport plus you have to press d to put trans in sport mode youll see dash switch from d to s to know trans is in sport
Don’t worry I did it.
@@SamCarLegion ahh didnt know sorry lol thanks for the reply
The Acura is under power and heavy car for looks not for go.
Are you using the Acura tlx type S launch control?
It really wouldn't make much of a difference tbh
That Holden Comodore Or Chevy SS whatever you want to call it, its unique!!!
Infiniti gang all day!
BRO COM ON WE WANNA SEE Q50 Q60RS VS STINGER GT
Agreed!! That's a good race
@@restlessyouthproductions thank you
Guys let's get likes and comment on this so he recognizes
Stinger wins that race. Compare which of the two has more catastrophic recalls resulting in fire and the Kia also wins with more lol.
@@01gtbdaily30 ok..
I’ll still take the SS
The LS3 has tons of aftermarket support. I kept mine mostly stock with the exception of a CAI. Thing would inhale highway miles like Cheech n Chong on a joint.
@@robpr315 I have a 2016 M6 SS. Full bolt on is the way to go to make power.
The slow kickdown on the Chevy hurt it
I was looking for this comment.. it did
@@desmondmitchell5602 that is an old tranny in there
Modern transmissions are much faster - especially with a naturally aspirate V8
@@jtc1964x nothing but facts !!
I would love a SS. GM is really conservative on transmission tunes
Wow infinity took every race
That SS sounds like an angry Lion.. i got to give Infiniti props big time.. the Q60 is a older chassis but that shape is just chic.. just timeless.. the colour the rims it looks elegant yet sporty like a brand new model with excellent performance.. it was pretty much a two vehicle race the Acura was in a different league 😅 by it's self 🤭
Hey @Sam CarLegion find one of the beta testers for the stage 1 ktuner on the Acura to see if it makes a notable difference.
Infiniti is the way to go. I have an 09 G37 and these cars are quick asf. Add a couple mods and tune, you can run with the best of them
I'd like to see the 2023 Acura TLX Type S vs 2023 Honda Civic Type R Race....That would be interesting...
I love the Acura but it's to heavy.... Hopefully they retune it for the refresh
SS FTW
Acura needs more performance in general.
Yeah they definitely should have used the 3.7L from the 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD and Turbocharged it. Use the same quad exhaust and Dyno it with a laptop to put out 400 HP and maybe 375 torque.
@Peter Bennett, that's still not enough. 500 for the weight would actually make it competitive, stage 1 tlx type s does 400 hp and 444 torque.
@@ii_dynasty Yeah I'd still buy a 07-08 and tune tf out of it. I'd make that thing a beast for half the price.
@@peterbennett4124 I would still prefer the tlx because of sh-awd
The Acura is overpriced, especially if it’s in front of a Mercedes-Benz dealer hard choice
If I had to buy one of those cars it would still be the TLX Type S. When I buy a car I look at the whole package I don't buy it just because it's fast mind you I'm not trying to win races. I just want a car that's faster than the average car on the road which the Type S is. I think that's how people should look at that car. It's a good looking car, luxurious, reliable, quick and sporty. If you want it to be faster you can always tune it
Sounds good to downplay the car until you see the Msrp
@PorscheGt23 I did buy the Type S and I have no regrets. I looked at every single one of the competitors and still wanted it. I felt like it was the most complete package for me. The m340 and s4/s5 were certainly quicker but they seemed boring inside and out. The stinger/g70 still felt like a Kia...cheap and tinny. The q50 red sport was very outdated inside. In the end I gave up a little straight line speed for a great daily driver. I love the interior especially with the touch pad and the screen was more integrated into the dash design and not just slapped on the dash. The seats are wonderful and it's just a great place to sit every day. It also looks the best in my opinion and sounds great with the active exhaust.
@@jessebrocious5341 acuras infotainment is still way behind the Germans. And you gave up ALOT of speed. The base model 330i will give the Type S a run for its money
@PorscheGt23 like I said I drove them all. Everyone hates the touch pad for infotainment but it's one of my favorite features...no reaching for the screen. And I really liked the analog/digital gauges in the Acura. The full digital (especially with tach on the right) didn't do it for me. I do wish it had wireless android auto but I'm picking up a dongle for it. I'm really happy with it. If I upgrade it would need to be a real M car or RS3/5
@Layne you obviously haven't driven them all. It's very engaging compared to the numb bmw and audi. The only one that was more fun to drive was the c43 amg. But it's ride in sport was way too harsh. I had the opportunity to buy any of them, and I thought it was the best package all things considered. I'll concede that it doesnt do anything the best. But it gave me 90% of everything
Was the Acura in sport+? This looked normal mode. Sport+ is way faster then what this guy drove in.
Acura already had a more powerful sedan than that Type S. The RLX had 377hp from a hybrid. One would assume that Acura would have wanted to give their new top performance sedan more hp than an older model. But no. They preferred to give it less. For whatever reason they had. Even with discontinuing the NSX with 500hp motor + electric hybrid for 600hp. One could make an argument that they could have taken that motor 500hp motor, even detuned to 450hp, and put it in the Type S. The 3.0L Turbo 6 should have been the previous model V6 replacement. Acura offered 4cyl & 6cyl models in previous TLX model. Detuned NSX engine should have been Type S motor. Just my opinion
More Chevy ss races !!
Tough to do, since they were never offered in Canada, but anytime my buddy comes north of the border, we usually ask Sam if he wants to run the SS against someone!
That V8 though sounds so good compared to the two vacuum cleaners 😂 the turbos really kill the sound factor
Do this same race but swap out the TLX Type S for the Stinger gt. Always wondered how the car I was gonna buy (Chevy SS) stacked up against the car I ended up buying (Stinger gt)
Got to love that ss
Interesting that the numbers on the Q60 RS are less than the Chevy SS online. Does the Infiniti have any work on it? Is something going on with the SS Sedan? I've seen temperatures affect the traction for the SS Sedan with summer only tires. For the owner of the SS Sedan, I installed an OTR intake system on mine and could walk V8 Chargers from a roll. Nice runs, and thanks for not doing those weird finish line animations.
I think the 7spd DCT made a difference for the Infiniti with similar hp numbers and the advantage of awd. The 6L80 needs recalibration make it shift closer to a DCT. Impressive performance for the SS.
@@pi55bier It’s not a DCT, it’s a 7 Speed Auto
with Torque converter
Q60 has mods-ecu
Stock the SS is a 4.5 0-60 car
Should walk them both
@@brettb2701stock redsport is 4.5 as well lol