Factory 2013 NSX info sent to dealers
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No, I was in a Japanese book store flipping through their car magazines and they mentioned it. They had a picture of a car with a long hood, so I assumed it is front mid, but it wouldn't be the first time they get it wrong.
If it is the car from Avengers, it will definitely make my day, in fact, it will make lots of people very happy here. I just check out the post on VTEC.net and like what they said. They're usually pretty accurate about what Honda is doing, indeed a very encouraging news. I'm sure Dave will be super happy if the story is true.
But seriously, they really need to push that thing over 500hp, or leave some room for updates later. Honda's biggest mistakes in the past is they always max out the engine with little room for improvement, that goes with NSX and S2k. If this car is going to be made for 10 years, they really need to make sure that happens.
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Actually Vance if you take a look at all the TQ the new system produces it won't need to be over 500hp. Unlike past Hondas these new hybrid cars will be TQ monsters. I mean seriously if they get 500lbs of tq on the lesser set up whatever they tweak on the NSX will be greater. If they can high rev it with all that tq that's like nothing else in it's price range.
C/D says it has the green light which isn't surprising since Honda wants to bring back their old image.
So there's a credible post from Jeff/VTEC.net who's seen the car and mentioned the flying buttress, similar to the 599 but more elongated. I'm surprised nobody else has talked about this. What are your guys thoughts on it? Personally I like the concept, but will have to see how it flows with the rest of the lines...
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Yup, mentioned it in post #189
Definitely a wait and see on this design element, probably adds some of that futuristic touch that might be expected in a 2013/2014 car... time flies aye?
I think our rear wing was a very distinctive feature back in 1991, haven't seen a mention of a design element that reflects or takes cues from the prior model. Not saying it should either, but you can hope that they have something distinctive in the body design that is unique to this model and only this model.
...and make an -R version with a V10 :biggrin:
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Are these pictures are from 599? If not, show the whole car and what do you have to hide?:biggrin:
Hehe, I wish! Yeah, it's from the 599...
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I ponder how much more than $100k it will be:
I ponder how much more than $100k it will be:
http://www.businessweek.com/news/20...-ilx-to-help-keep-gen-y-out-of-lexus-bmw.html
NSX’s Return
Acura also plans other, more expensive models as it revamps its lineup.
A concept version of the NSX, Acura’s 2-seat supercar that left the line 5 years ago, will also be shown in Detroit. A concept version of the RL, Acura’s current top-end sedan, will be shown in New York in April, Poponi said.
The mid-engine NSX is to be the brand’s “halo” model, equipped with a new “sport hybrid all-wheel-drive” system for high-performance driving and fuel-efficiency, said Gary Evert, division leader for Acura research and development.
The NSX should go on sale “within 3 years” and probably can’t be sold for “less than $100,000,” Tetsuo Iwamura, Honda’s chief operating officer for North America, said in an interview in Las Vegas, without elaborating.
NSX’s Return
Acura also plans other, more expensive models as it revamps its lineup.
A concept version of the NSX, Acura’s 2-seat supercar that left the line 5 years ago, will also be shown in Detroit. A concept version of the RL, Acura’s current top-end sedan, will be shown in New York in April, Poponi said.
The mid-engine NSX is to be the brand’s “halo” model, equipped with a new “sport hybrid all-wheel-drive” system for high-performance driving and fuel-efficiency, said Gary Evert, division leader for Acura research and development.
The NSX should go on sale “within 3 years” and probably can’t be sold for “less than $100,000,” Tetsuo Iwamura, Honda’s chief operating officer for North America, said in an interview in Las Vegas, without elaborating.
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I personally doubt there will be any fire sale of vintage NSX's to hit the market. There just isn't enough of them to go around, or be traded in for the newer generations. Here's why:
The demographics of people would would be purchasing the new NSX probably have enough cash on hand to buy one outright.
The demographics of people who would "need" to trade in their vintage NSX for the new NSX technically couldn't afford the new one anyway. There may be a handful of people that would do this, but definitely not in mass numbers.
The demographics of people would would be purchasing the new NSX probably have enough cash on hand to buy one outright.
The demographics of people who would "need" to trade in their vintage NSX for the new NSX technically couldn't afford the new one anyway. There may be a handful of people that would do this, but definitely not in mass numbers.
The LFA V-10 is as light as a V-8 and small as a V-6 (or vice versa
). ...FYI Porsche tell people the price of the 918, I believe around $750,000 or so. Also the MDX is not selling as well as before. The Lexus RX, Caddy SRX, Buick Enclave outsell it and even the more expensive X5 is now outselling it some months. The CRV is doing very well.
Acura themselves just stated they have given up on Teir 1 and trying to match Benz, BMW, Lexus. The new ILX will be Civic based, the RDX will now be CR-V based and loses SH-AWD.
So having a 144k NSX out the blue seems like a rush and something to do to join the crowd. The heart of ANY car, especially a sports car, supercar, exotic is the engine and if this shares the SAME ENGINE as Acuras/Hondas with a hybrid powertrain not sure how that will resonate with buyers.
We all hope for it to succeed. I think the best bet is rename it so the NSX comparisons are dead. They tried to parallel the CRX with CR-Z and that was a DISASTER.
I've never really understood the point of dividing off Acura as it's own brand. Pretty much all of them have just been rebranded Hondas.
http://www.motortrend.com/future/fu..._level_sedan_concept_heading_to_detroit_show/
"Its bodywork was shaped with design input from Honda and Acura teams around the globe".
Hmmm, I wonder how this will turn out. Apparently anyone who saw it says it looks great. Who knows...
How many design teams does Honda have?
"Its bodywork was shaped with design input from Honda and Acura teams around the globe".
Hmmm, I wonder how this will turn out. Apparently anyone who saw it says it looks great. Who knows...
How many design teams does Honda have?
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I thought most of us loved the HSC design
True most of the NSXprime guys loved the HSC design.... after they saw the ASCC and saw where Honda was intending to go. When the HSC concept came out most people liked the front, hated or were unimpressed by the rest of the car(mainly the rear of the car) and complained about power. At least that is what I remember from it's initial debut. Once the idea that the next halo car wasn't going to be MR suddenly everyones reaction went from hate to love for the HSC design.
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I agree. Well said.
I like the avenger NSx alot more than the hsc. I think the hsc looks like crap.
I thought most of us loved the HSC design
Agree with the others. I would be very surprised to see the NSX selling for much cheaper given current demographics and volume. The ones that may be traded in are going to be extremes, either extremely beat-up or the latest models aka 02+ NSX. We all know both of these categories are the small minority of existing NSX volume.
The 02+ owners are generally going to be the ones that can afford this new one if it does get produced. The majority of the 91-97ish crowd will probably continue normal business until the new generation depreciates along the years and are more affordable.
The 02+ owners are generally going to be the ones that can afford this new one if it does get produced. The majority of the 91-97ish crowd will probably continue normal business until the new generation depreciates along the years and are more affordable.
I know u r joking....
An hsc w a v8 and a reworked rear end would have been perfect.
If I had to design a car myself ...... today i heard so much about the new NSX and I had some time free while waiting for a client reply .. took me 14 minutes to do this:
I wish the NSX would kinda look like this, LMAO! ... of course is all wrong but I am 12 years old when I draw cars! LMAO!
Is all the cars I like mixed matched! :biggrin: .. again, I wish Honda could come with a nice concept ...
Oscar
I wish the NSX would kinda look like this, LMAO! ... of course is all wrong but I am 12 years old when I draw cars! LMAO!
Is all the cars I like mixed matched! :biggrin: .. again, I wish Honda could come with a nice concept ...
Oscar
If I had to design a car myself ...... today i heard so much about the new NSX and I had some time free while waiting for a client reply .. took me 14 minutes to do this:
I wish the NSX would kinda look like this, LMAO! ... of course is all wrong but I am 12 years old when I draw cars! LMAO!
Is all the cars I like mixed matched! :biggrin: .. again, I wish Honda could come with a nice concept ...
Oscar
How dare you hellaflush a concept!
Oscar - you just drew a picture of an SSC Aero :biggrin:
Congrats...
Or perhaps the Tuatara
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