Not true.
There is no new Acura "Accord". There is a new Acura, which will be called the TSX, not the Accord. The body is based on the European Accord. The drivetrain includes the 4-cylinder 160 hp engine from the base model U.S. market Accord.
Another rumor for next gen NSX engine
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Not true.
There is no new Acura "Accord". There is a new Acura, which will be called the TSX, not the Accord. The body is based on the European Accord. The drivetrain includes the 4-cylinder 160 hp engine from the base model U.S. market Accord.
Funny, I spoke w/ a guy thats a exec. @ Isuzu whom use to work for Acura, said they were not gonna make another NSX. His reasons were stated as: 1)They were no longer a leader in F-1 engine technology 2)Their other product lines were more profitable and their wasn't enough return on the investment. Remember, this is from a guy at Isuzu for what its worth.
It's possible; we don't really know.
However, those reasons would have been just as true six years ago, and ought to have been sufficient to kill the car then, rather than invest in the '97 upgrade, as well as the upgrade earlier this year.
Originally posted by nsxtasy:
I heard that the folks at Acura HQ are working on a prototype and just placed an order for 2,000 of these:
[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 10 December 2002).]
*lol* Since NSXtasy is the NSX-guru of nsxprime, it makes this all the more amusing.
i guess with a gerbil engine, when u rev hard the engine REALLY SCREAMS!!!!!!
I have faith in Honda that they will make 2nd gen NSX. We all know Nissan is building the next GTR, and Toyota is building the next Supra. So I really can't see Honda standing still and watch other companys take over the Japanese super car market without a fight.
I think They should stop making the NSX or limited it to order made. Someone mentioned that stop making it is big mistake.. I think making it is the big mistake.
1) honda should make the NSX a custom make order car which could enables Honda to make stronger engine.. since $ are prepaid in advance and very $$
2) will keep the NSX community and price , slow depriciattion
3)Hond can lower the risk of new model and lost of $ this way
NSX is tooo way many to be exotic in #s
and in price too. .and it still continues to drop. soon everyone will be driving this exotic on streets
[This message has been edited by BostonNSX (edited 26 December 2002).]
1) honda should make the NSX a custom make order car which could enables Honda to make stronger engine.. since $ are prepaid in advance and very $$
2) will keep the NSX community and price , slow depriciattion
3)Hond can lower the risk of new model and lost of $ this way
NSX is tooo way many to be exotic in #s
and in price too. .and it still continues to drop. soon everyone will be driving this exotic on streets
[This message has been edited by BostonNSX (edited 26 December 2002).]
That's one thing I don't think we need to worry about...
I just don't understand this comment. Ferrari out-produces the NSX by an order of magnitude. Do you not consider them 'exotic'?
I think all speculation is generally pointless and "I heard this from exec XYZ" type speculation is completely pointless.
Basically, no one will know what Honda is going to do until they do it. The naysayers who insist there is "no possible way there will ever be another NSX" would probably have been making the argument that "Honda would NEVER make an exotic" back in 1988.
All we can do is wait and see. Honda is probably just coasting to see how hard the new Skyline GTR ends up hitting in the US (assuming it comes over) and what Toyota's next move will be.
Basically, no one will know what Honda is going to do until they do it. The naysayers who insist there is "no possible way there will ever be another NSX" would probably have been making the argument that "Honda would NEVER make an exotic" back in 1988.
All we can do is wait and see. Honda is probably just coasting to see how hard the new Skyline GTR ends up hitting in the US (assuming it comes over) and what Toyota's next move will be.
spookyp: agreed... only firsthand information from Honda/Acura is worth listening too, and there are so many sceptics saying "the nsx is dead" simply because it's been a while since it was worked on. U never hear people say "the 911 is dead" when they have to wait 7yrs...
NSXTASY: Any more news on the Gerbil-NSX-Engine???
[This message has been edited by NeoNSX (edited 28 December 2002).]
NSXTASY: Any more news on the Gerbil-NSX-Engine???
[This message has been edited by NeoNSX (edited 28 December 2002).]
Another information from German magasin.
Honda took an interesting move in developing next NSX.Yes, 3.5 V-6 3-stage VITEC,about 350 hp and 100hp electrical motor in the front.
All wheel drive with ratio rear/front 3.5:1,
good economy on part.throttle and 450 pones at "pedal to the medal".How about that?
Honda took an interesting move in developing next NSX.Yes, 3.5 V-6 3-stage VITEC,about 350 hp and 100hp electrical motor in the front.
All wheel drive with ratio rear/front 3.5:1,
good economy on part.throttle and 450 pones at "pedal to the medal".How about that?
So Honda is in the mood of introducing lots of new models named "any letter" SX and they are going to kill the N SX ?
Another "good" reason to keep faith in its future!!!
[This message has been edited by effer (edited 28 December 2002).]
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