{"id":69668,"date":"2019-06-19T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-acura-engineers-field-four-homegrown-entries-at-pikes-peak-pro-peter-cunningham-challenges-the-pack\/"},"modified":"2019-06-19T10:03:08","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T14:03:08","slug":"los-ingenieros-de-acura-presentaran-cuatro-autos-propios-en-pikes-peak-el-profesional-peter-cunningham-reta-al-peloton","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/los-ingenieros-de-acura-presentaran-cuatro-autos-propios-en-pikes-peak-el-profesional-peter-cunningham-reta-al-peloton\/","title":{"rendered":"Acura Engineers Field Four Homegrown Entries at Pikes Peak; Pro Peter Cunningham Challenges the Pack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen4{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen5{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: CENTER; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen3{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: CENTER; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen6{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: MIDDLE; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: CENTER; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbls{\nBORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prntblns{\nBORDER-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT: 1pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: 1pt\n}\n.prnsbbs{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n.prnvab{\nVERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM\n}\n.prnrbrs{\nBORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpl6{\nPADDING-LEFT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbts{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpr6{\nPADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">TORRANCE, California<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 19, 2019<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Acura will campaign the largest collection of competitive entries in the brand&#8217;s history in the 97<sup>th<\/sup> running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 30<\/span>. Acura is distinct from its competition in taking on the &#8220;Race to the Clouds&#8221; with hand-built, homegrown cars crewed exclusively by in-house engineers. Four production-based Acura models will challenge the field across multiple race classes, piloted by four full-time engineers who work in Acura product development in <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>. Completing the lineup is the RealTime Racing Acura TLX GT all-wheel drive race car, driven by two-time class winner and SCCA Hall of Famer <span class=\"xn-person\">Peter Cunningham<\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnevid0b62left\" title=\"Acura will campaign the largest collection of competitive entries in the brand\u2019s history in the 97th running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><object id=\"prnevid0b62left\" name=\"prnevid0b62left\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" align=\"middle\" data=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1pzDFq0AA2Y\"><\/object><\/div>\n<p>In addition to fulfilling the company&#8217;s &#8220;racing spirit&#8221;, the Acura Pikes Peak race team utilizes the treacherous hill climb event to grow the skills of young engineers within the company and serve as a test bed for future performance technologies in production vehicles. Led by Acura R&amp;D engineers <span class=\"xn-person\">Justin Lumbard<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Steven Olona<\/span>, the team is responsible for all aspects of the program including the proposal of vehicles, buildout, crew support and navigating race cars to the finish line. <\/p>\n<p>Acura has reached the 14,115-foot summit each of the last eight years, scoring numerous records and podium finishes. Most recently, in 2018, Acura achieved its second-consecutive Open Class Pikes Peak win and an overall third place finish with <span class=\"xn-person\">Peter Cunningham<\/span> in the RealTime Racing TLX GT (9:27.352). Additional record setting runs include a Hybrid-production car record for the Acura NSX driven by <span class=\"xn-person\">James Robinson<\/span> (10:02.448) and a front-wheel drive record for the Acura TLX driven by <span class=\"xn-person\">Nick Robinson<\/span> (10:48.04), both in 2018.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Race Entries<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>MDX Sport Hybrid<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Acura will debut a race-prepared 2019 MDX Sport Hybrid built specifically for the hill climb. The Pikes Peak MDX utilizes the standard MDX (non-hybrid) 3.5-liter V6 VTEC\u00ae engine, bored out to 3.7-liters. The larger displacement engine operates in tandem with Acura&#8217;s unique three-motor electric hybrid system and 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). The Pikes Peak MDX Sport Hybrid produces a combined 400 horsepower and 350 lb.-ft. of torque through the use of special tuning to both the engine and the electric motors.<\/p>\n<p>The MDX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD\u00ae system and race-tuned active-damper suspension have been optimized to improve dynamic balance and maximize performance. A custom roll-cage, designed in-house, increases structural rigidity (and adds safety) while extensive weight reduction was accomplished by removing much of the vehicle&#8217;s interior, including the passenger and second and third row seats.<\/p>\n<p>Driving the MDX Sport Hybrid will be <span class=\"xn-person\">Jordan Guitar<\/span> of Acura R&amp;D&#8217;s Chassis Development Group. Guitar made his Pikes Peak debut in 2018, piloting the 2019 RDX. Foul weather hampered Guitar&#8217;s run, limiting him to just the lower two thirds of the mountain. He finished third in class. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>2019 RDX A-Spec<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The 2019 RDX A-Spec returns to the mountain following its Pikes Peak debut in 2018, featuring a production-derived 2.0L VTEC\u00ae Turbo engine, sport tuned 10-speed automatic transmission and 4<sup>th<\/sup>-generation of Acura Super Handling All\u2010Wheel Drive\u2122 (SH\u2010AWD\u00ae). The RDX&#8217;s engine has been optimized for the hill climb with a larger turbocharger, short-path intercooler and electric supercharger fed by a 48-volt micro-hybrid system. Total output is 350 horsepower and 330 lb.-ft. of torque. Software calibrations to the RDX&#8217;s production SH-AWD\u00ae system allow for more rear-wheel torque bias, while still enabling 100-percent of rear-wheel torque to be transferred individually to the left or right rear wheels.<\/p>\n<p>The Pikes Peak RDX&#8217;s interior has been stripped for reduced weight. Chassis enhancements include a roll-cage, race-tuned suspension, lightweight 19-inch HRE forged race wheels and Pirelli racing tires. Braking performance has been upgraded with Brembo front brake calipers and racing pads. <\/p>\n<p>Driving the 2019 RDX A-Spec will be <span class=\"xn-person\">Steven Olona<\/span>, an engineer with Acura R&amp;D&#8217;s Chassis Development Group. An accomplished rally driver, Olona joined Acura&#8217;s Pikes Peak associate race team in 2017 serving as a fabricator and crew chief. This will mark Olona&#8217;s first time driving in the historic hill climb. <\/p>\n<p><b>&#8220;Time Attack&#8221; NSX<\/b><\/p>\n<p>One of two NSXs campaigning in this year&#8217;s hill climb, the &#8220;Time Attack&#8221; NSX distinguishes itself with a larger rear wing and aggressive front splitter adding significant downforce for better lateral grip at speed, and larger turbochargers to help recover horsepower losses at altitude. Total system output is an estimated 625 HP. Through various weight reduction measures including a stripped interior, the &#8220;Time Attack&#8221; NSX loses more than 200 lbs. compared to a production NSX. Additional enhancements include custom software for the twin-turbo V6, three-motor Sport Hybrid and SH-AWD\u00ae systems to optimize performance during the hill climb. Finally, lightweight HRE forged wheels are wrapped in high-grip Pirelli R-compound tires. <\/p>\n<p>A 9-time Pikes Peak veteran, <span class=\"xn-person\">James Robinson<\/span> will again serve as the lead of Acura&#8217;s Pikes Peak race team. Robinson&#8217;s past successes at Pikes Peak include a Hybrid production car record set in 2018 (10:02.448) as well as podium finishes in the Exhibition, Open and Time Attack 1 classes. <\/p>\n<p><b>Production-Spec NSX<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The second of two NSXs competing this year is a near-production NSX with only safety-related modifications, including an internal roll cage, racing seat with harness and fire suppression system. Utilizing the second-generation NSX&#8217;s factory twin-turbo V6 engine and three motor electric Sport Hybrid system, the NSX produces a combined 573 horsepower and 476 lb-ft. of torque. Power is channeled to the rear wheels through the world&#8217;s only 9-speed DCT in a production automobile, while twin electric motors independently vector torque between the front wheels to enhance the NSX&#8217;s acceleration, braking and cornering abilities. <\/p>\n<p>The production-spec NSX will be driven by <span class=\"xn-person\">Nick Robinson<\/span>, brother of <span class=\"xn-person\">James Robinson<\/span>, and an accomplished engineer with Acura R&amp;D&#8217;s Chassis Development Group. A Pikes Peak veteran himself, <span class=\"xn-person\">Nick Robinson<\/span> established a new front-wheel-drive record for Pikes Peak in 2018 and achieved a Class Win in Time Attack 2 with a second-gen NSX in 2016. The year prior, he won the PP250 class on a Honda motorcycle. In addition, <span class=\"xn-person\">Nick Robinson<\/span> serves as a driving safety expert and helps mentor new drivers throughout their careers at Honda R&amp;D Americas.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><b>RealTime Racing TLX GT<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The RealTime Racing TLX GT all-wheel drive race car returns to Pikes Peak in 2019 following a commanding 2018 Open Class Record and overall podium finish. Featuring an Acura twin-turbocharged J35 V6 motor used in past Pirelli World Challenge series competitions, the TLX GT&#8217;s powertrain has been tuned for the unique elevation changes of Pikes Peak. The software mapping developed by Honda Performance Development (HPD) optimizes turbo operation and boost pressures for the decreasing levels of oxygen on the way up to the 14,115-foot summit. RealTime has developed the TLX GT&#8217;s suspension specifically for the hill climb, and geared the transmission for faster acceleration when exiting the course&#8217;s many tight hairpin turns. Additional enhancements for 2019 include increased downforce via a new rear diffuser configuration. <\/p>\n<p>\u00a0The TLX GT will again be piloted by <span class=\"xn-person\">Peter Cunningham<\/span> of RealTime Racing, which has campaigned Acura race cars dating back to 1992. A distinguished member of the SCCA Hall Of Fame, Cunningham made his Pikes Peak debut in 2017 earning an Open Class win (2<sup>nd<\/sup> Overall) and being named &#8216;Rookie of the Year&#8217;. In 2018, Cunningham repeated the success with another Open Class win and 3<sup>rd<\/sup> overall finish. Cunningham has claimed more than 90 professional race wins across 12 different North American road racing series and holds numerous\u00a0World Challenge race records. <\/p>\n<p><b>Acura&#8217;s 2019 Competition Field:<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\" class=\"prntblns\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prnsbts prnrbrs prnvab prnsbbs prntac prnpl6 prnsbls prnpr6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Vehicle<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Driver<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Class<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>2018 Result<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">TLX GT<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Peter Cunningham<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Open Class<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1<sup>st<\/sup> in Class, 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Overall<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">&#8220;Time Attack&#8221; NSX<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">James Robinson<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Time Attack 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Hybrid Production Car Record<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">RDX A-Spec<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Steve Olona<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Exhibition Class<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">3<sup>rd<\/sup> in Class<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">(Driver = Jordan Guitar, Shortened Course)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Production-Spec NSX<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Nick Robinson<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Time Attack 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">New Vehicle Entry<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">MDX Sport Hybrid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Jordan Guitar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Exhibition Class<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>About Acura<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Acura delivers Precision Crafted Performance \u2013 a commitment to evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of exceptional quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models \u2013 the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America&#8217;s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.<\/p>\n<p>Five of the six Acura models sold in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span> are made in central <span class=\"xn-location\">Ohio<\/span>, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in <span class=\"xn-location\">Marysville, Ohio<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>Additional media information including pricing, features &amp; specifications and high-resolution photography is available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2501523-1&amp;h=1316523337&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acuranews.com%2F&amp;a=AcuraNews.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">AcuraNews.com<\/a>. Consumer information is available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=2501523-1&amp;h=2407462725&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.acura.com%2F&amp;a=Acura.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">Acura.com<\/a>. 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Acura is distinct from its competition in taking on the &#8220;Race to the Clouds&#8221; with hand-built, homegrown cars crewed exclusively by in-house engineers. Four production-based Acura models will challenge the field across&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69669,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotriz"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69668","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=69668"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69668\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/69669"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=69668"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=69668"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=69668"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}