2006 NSX in November Motor Trend

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I just went down to my favorite newsstand here in NYC and found the November issue of Motor Trend. In it they have some sketches of the 2006 Acura NSX. Of course we all know sketches don't mean anything, however these are different then any others I have seen. Unfortunately I'm at work and don't have access to a scanner, I will post them when I get home. Here is the exact text:

"2006 Acura NSX - Japan's high winding exotic has a future
Honda's North American-only division depends heavily on what the company's home office in Japan decides to build, but the U.S. is the automaker's most important market. So a few years ago, when it looked like Honda might build a V-8 for use in the flagship Acura RL (Honda Legend in other markets), that meant a possible V8 for the NSX. The V-8 has been scrubbed, but the NSX, now entering it's 15th year with only updates and facelifts, will live on.

The 2006 NSX will retain its mid-engine layout and V-6 power. A hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive, like the all-new 2005 RL/Legend, remains a possibility.

While some predict the next NSX will get only a facelift, others say the car gets something more like the makeover illustrated here. Rather than being a completely new car, the new model will use some of the current NSX's structure. The NSX will follow an updated Honda S2000, another aluminum-bodied rear-drive model built in the same Japanese factory. One source notes Acura must continue to cultivate the NSX as a halo car to fulfill its plans to move toward sportier, Euro-style models for North America."


OK, I'm sorry I don't have the pictures yet, but the more and more I read this article I think they didn't tell us anything new.

Plus, I thought the S2000 was steel, except for the hood?? They make it sound like it's all aluminum, is it?
 
As far as S2000, You're right, it's steel (frame and panels), except the aluminum hood. They might be getting it mixed up with the other Tochigi car: The Insight.

BTW: The article incorrectly states North America as Acura's only market. They forgot about Hong Kong.

If they can't even get these facts right, I don't trust their speculations about an NSX that's two years away. :)
 
They might be getting it mixed up with the other Tochigi car: The Insight.

Damn, your good. Not too many people know that the CRX, I mean, Insight is Al. and that it's made in Tochigi. :):):)
 
That is pretty disappointing news. I guess we can only hope the V6 it gets is a 4L v6 with 450 HP.

But, it certainly doesn’t sound like this car will compete with the likes of 550 HP twin-turbo Bentley’s, 500HP V10 Gallardos, Mercedes SEDANS! or even a Z06…

:( ...

Hear this HONDA!! I will quit my job and come and work for FREE on the new NSX project to make it a success! It sounds like the people you have now have no vision of what the NSX should be! :mad:
 
No way....

Lotus Esprit
VW Beetle
Porsche 911

Pontiac Aztek (:D:D:D..... JK)

Just to name a few. Of course these cars have been changed slightly....but then so has our NSX.

PS: NSX 1990-2004
 
longest production car without a major redesign
you didn't say it "still" had to be in production. Because the beetle for that matter wouldn't be on my list. Beetle (old beetle) was done long ago.

911 - 1964-1998
Esprit 1976 - present
Beetle 1947- 1981 (my time on this maybe a little off)
 
Yeah....but the NSX has much life left, the Esprit should rest in peace, IMO
 
jadkar said:
you didn't say it "still" had to be in production. Because the beetle for that matter wouldn't be on my list. Beetle (old beetle) was done long ago.

911 - 1964-1998
Esprit 1976 - present
Beetle 1947- 1981 (my time on this maybe a little off)


what about when teh esprit went V-8 with TT? isn't that a major redesign?
 
VW just stoped making the old air cooled Beetle this year. They had been making and selling them in Mexico.
And I only know this from seeing it on the news about a month ago, I would never have any interest in it otherwise
 
what about when teh esprit went V-8 with TT? isn't that a major redesign?

Damn.....I knew someone was going to bring this up:) Of course in my book I call it a significant change, however when a car goes from 3.0 to 3.2, gets bigger brakes and a 6 speed, I call that a "significant" change as well. To avoid a whole change in topic, I will say from AndyH's first remark I'm assuming he meant a "body style" change. If he wasn't then I would have said:

NSX 90-96 (targa by itself no biggie, IMO)
NSX 97-01
NSX 01-04 (front & rear bumpers, side rockers & door trim)


BTW--- I just got home and I forgot the mag. back in NYC!!!! Sorry guys:(:(:( Well now you know how excited I was about the drawings (I think they were bogus). Looks like someone has to try to find a new Motor Trend or wait til' I go back to work on Monday.....sorry again
 
While Honda is too busy scrambling to figure out the next generation configuration of their aging NSX. V8, V6, V6 IMA, I gather Honda is lost and am doubtful the next generation NSX will have the quite the impact like back in 1991.

Meanwhile, Toyota has no hesistation and is pulling ahead with competitive sports cars in their lineup. A 280 horse V6 powered Supra replacement will compete well in the entry level and will make a dent with sales of the little engine that could in the S2000, or S2200, whatever it is now.

A 350 horse v8 version of the Supra replacement priced at $45-$50K will likely embarass the NSX for half the price. And we all know about the V10 supercar to be badged as a Lexus. Toyota has defined where they want to go. Based on their growth history and their conservative estimates, many insiders have no doubt they can achieve their growth targets. Let's hope Honda soon figure out what they want to do with the NSX and let's hope its not another re-face of a 15 year old design.
 
silver F-16,
Do you have any info on the Toyota/Lexis V10 supercar? I love the NSX, but have been interested in seeing what Toyota does since I heard about it several months ago.
It looks like Toyota is doing what Honda should be doing for the next X

Dan
 
While Honda is too busy scrambling to figure out the next generation configuration of their aging NSX. V8, V6, V6 IMA, I gather Honda is lost and am doubtful the next generation NSX will have the quite the impact like back in 1991.

You see.....I don't know about that....I have a feeling (and am hoping) that Honda knows damn well what is happening with the NSX, I don't think they are scrambling at all. I have a gut feeling they have known for a while now. They probably knew what they were going to do back when they changed the 02-03 car. I have a lot of respect and admiration for Honda, and I worked at a few Honda/Acura dealerships myself, in Parts. We never had a clue what was going on, they were so tight lipped, we never even got parts or parts info until the new models hit our floors (if we got any at all before the car). I really think they got their act together and they are enjoying OUR scrambling trying to find data.

As for if we will like what they have in store that's a different story, we will have to just wait and see.
 
Silver F16 said:
While Honda is too busy scrambling to figure out the next generation configuration of their aging NSX. V8, V6, V6 IMA, I gather Honda is lost and am doubtful the next generation NSX will have the quite the impact like back in 1991.
Keep in mind all these engine rumours and sketches etc. are not coming from Honda itself. Just because we waffle on what might be in the next gen car doesn't mean Honda hasn't had it nailed for 2 or 3 years, awaiting certain conditions or criteria to proceed with detailed engineering and retooling of the factory.
A 350 horse v8 version of the Supra replacement priced at $45-$50K will likely embarass the NSX for half the price.
Chevy Corvette Z06, Nissan 350Z twinturbo (when they introduce it in a year or so), Mustang SVT Cobra already do that, to name a few... this is nothing new. My bet is that if Honda releases a new NSX, they've got the Ferrari 360 and Porsche Carrera 4S in their gunsights.
 
NetViper said:
That is pretty disappointing news. I guess we can only hope the V6 it gets is a 4L v6 with 450 HP.

But, it certainly doesn’t sound like this car will compete with the likes of 550 HP twin-turbo Bentley’s, 500HP V10 Gallardos, Mercedes SEDANS! or even a Z06…

:(

C'mon now...if it gets a 4 litre v6 with 450 hp and a 8k rev limiter, it will DEFINETLY Compete with Bentley TT's, Gallardos and Benz's!!! and Z06's!!

Bentley TT is what, 3800+lbs???? Benz: 4200?? Gallardos will be a challenge but probably not too hard....
 
How about a 6L V-10 for the 2006 NSX. With a curb weight of 2900 lbs, 750 HP and TQ, 10K RPM redline, AND 35 MPG. Also, a price tag under $100K. What do you say everyone? hahaha!:D :D :D
 
blown1981 said:
How about a 6L V-10 for the 2006 NSX. With a curb weight of 2900 lbs, 750 HP and TQ, 10K RPM redline, AND 35 MPG. Also, a price tag under $100K. What do you say everyone? hahaha!:D :D :D

2400lbs and im in! :)

oh and a central drving position like an F1
 
Porsche did run the 911 a long time between versions, but 1964-1998 is not really accurate. 1998 was the end of the air cooled 911, but that car went through four generations in that time period, 1965-1973, 1974-1989, 1989-1994 (964), 1995-1998 (993).
 
blown1981 said:
How about a 6L V-10 for the 2006 NSX. With a curb weight of 2900 lbs, 750 HP and TQ, 10K RPM redline, AND 35 MPG. Also, a price tag under $100K. What do you say everyone? hahaha!:D :D :D

Nah, I'm thinking all carbon fiber body with a 10L V12 pushing 150HP per liter NA for a total of 1500 horses, 15k rpm redline, 100mpg, and weights in at just under 2000lbs and cost like the current NSX... :D

Headline 2006: Drivers of the new NSX sues Honda for building a whiplash machine that costs a lotta neck injuries to drivers...




It never hurts to dream... :o
 
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