Specifications:
Drive Type: Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Transmission Type: Six-speed MANUAL
Displacement (cc/cu-in): 3,664/223
Redline (rpm): 6,700
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 305 @ 6,300
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 273 lb-ft @ 5,000
Steering System: Electric-assist speed-proportional rack-and-pinion power steering
Suspension Type (front): Independent double wishbones, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): Independent multilink, coil springs, twin-tube dampers, stabilizer bar
Tire Size (front): 245/45R18 96V
Tire Size (rear): 245/45R18 96V
Tire Brand: Michelin
Tire Model: Pilot MXMXM4
Tire Type: All-season
Wheel material (front/rear): Cast aluminum
As tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,842
Test Results:
Acceleration
0-30 (sec): 2.1 (2.4 with T/C on)
0-45 (sec): 3.7 (4.3 with T/C on)
0-60 (sec): 5.7 (6.3 with T/C on)
0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 5.4 (6.0 with T/C on)
0-75 (sec): 8.3 (9.1 with T/C on)
1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 14.0 @ 99.0 (14.5 @ 97.2 with T/C on)
Braking
30-0 (ft): 29
60-0 (ft): 120
Handling
Slalom (mph): 64.6 (63.8 with T/C ON)
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.87 (0.79 with T/C on)
Sound
Db @ Idle: 41.3
Db @ Full Throttle: 77.6
Db @ 70 mph Cruise: 62.4
RPM @ 70: 2,900
(FROM EDMUNDS.COM)
http://blogs.insideline.com/straightline/2011/05/il-track-tested-2012-acura-tl-sh-awd.html
The thing is overpowered, but I think for the money it is a great car you just gotta compromise. When I mentioned that 330 ZHP, it only had 230 hp, yes the G35 sedan had 50+ hp on it but it still gave great steering feedback and the throttle was very responsive (not S2000 responsive, but quick)
If I had to get a IS350 AWD, A4, 335xi, comparable C class with awd, or the G37x, I would choose the Acura TL SH-AWD ONLY if it had a 6sp manual
if you asked me the same question back in 2004/2005, I would have said BMW 330i ZHP over, TL/G35/C300 any day of the week.