# Sleek Race Sedans The 2015 Acura TLX GT is a Showstopper at the Detroit Auto Show 2014 By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-01-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2015-acura-tlx-gt References: [digitaljournal](http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1681133) & [acura](http://acura.ca/?gclid=CICa2veJ_rsCFbA7MgodcFIAOQ) Acura Motorsport revealed the 2015 Acura TLX GT Race Car prototype at the 2014 NAIAS. The new prototype will include two all-new advanced powertrains that will provide a more athletic performance along with all of [Aura’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-electric-car-concept) technology. The 2015 Acura TLX GT will also offer two all-new, high performance and highly fuel-efficient direct-injected engines. Each engine is made with an all-new advanced transmission alongside available two-wheel drive and all-wheel-drive configurations. The TLX GT Race Car will also feature HPD chassis and aerodynamic performance parts approved for the [Pirelli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-valen) Word Challenge competition. It will be powered by a direct-injected, twin-turbocharged V6 engine that is developed by HPD. RealTime [Racing’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypercar1) team principal Peter Cunningham said ” with the onslaught of these world-class GT-3 competitors joining the fray, we will be working hard to develop the new TLX GT into a winning package." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **High Performance Race Cars:** The demand for high-performance race cars continues to grow, making it a prime opportunity for innovation with advanced powertrains and highly efficient engines. - **Advanced Transmission Technology:** Advanced transmission technology is becoming more essential as vehicles become more athletic, creating a need for efficient and durable gearboxes. - **Aerodynamic Performance Parts:** Aerodynamic performance parts are crucial for race cars to maximize speed and efficiency, creating a need for innovation in this industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Automotive manufacturers must focus on developing advanced powertrains, highly efficient engines and aerodynamic parts to compete in the race car industry. - **Transmission Manufacturing:** The demand for highly advanced and efficient transmissions is growing, creating an opportunity for innovation in the transmission manufacturing industry. - **Aerospace Manufacturing:** The need for aerodynamic performance parts for race cars could lead to innovation in the aerospace manufacturing industry, specifically in the production of lightweight materials for these parts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Customer Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-gr-gt3.md) - [Accessible High-Performance Fastbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/integra.md) - [Superyacht-Inspired EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-performance-ev-concept.md) - [Hybrid Dual-Motor SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acura-rdx.md) - [Art Event Auto Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adx-suv.md) - [Consumer-Grade Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-civic-type-r.md) - [Elongated Electric Crossover Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-acura-zdx.md) - [Angular Trail-Ready SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-lexus-gx.md) - [Track-Centric Premium Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vantage-gt3-1.md)