Acura heads back to Pikes Peak with three modified models
If only the 500-horsepower TLX A-Spec was available to all buyers.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
Acura is determined to bring back victory from Pikes Peak again this year.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
It will field a NSX GT3-inspired racer in the Time Attack 1 class.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
Its driver is James Robinson, a long-time Pikes Peak participant and a member of Honda R&D's powertrain group.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
This marks the racing debut for the TLX A-Spec.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
This 500-horsepower behemoth will participate in the Exhibition class.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
The TLX GT is no stranger to Pikes Peak.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
It uses the same twin-turbocharged V6 as it did in the 2014-2016 Pirelli World Challenge series, with slight tuning alterations to deal with the elevation.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
Behind the wheel of this car is Peter Cunningham, a long-time racer currently working with RealTime Racing.
Acura TLX NSX Pikes Peak
The whole shebang kicks off on June 25.