Honda Already Working on NSX Roadster

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http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/25/honda-nsx-roadster-report/

Honda already working on NSX roadster



By Noah JosephRSS feed
Posted Nov 25th 2013 9:59AM
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Honda doesn't do many convertibles. There was the original Sports 360, the Civic del Sol, the S2000 and the Beat. But so far, that's pretty much it. The previous NSX was offered with a targa-style top, but the latest reports indicate that the Japanese automaker is already working on a proper convertible version of the new NSX, to be sold once again as an Acura in North America and a Honda in other markets.

Although it's not yet known whether the NSX roadster will offer a hard or soft top, sources indicate that it won't be a mere removable roof panel. Whatever form it does take, however, expect it to arrive a good couple of years after the tin-top version launches in 2015 with a similar form to the concept but with different underpinnings and a radical interior.

 

[heySkippy]

Roadster? The engine is in the wrong end for it to be a roadster. Hopefully Honda will have better sense than to call it that.

 

[ky650]

Why is that? You wouldn't consider the Boxster a roadster?

 

[heySkippy]

I understand the meaning of words sometimes changes over time, but IMO one of the defining characteristics of a "Roadster" is the long hood and rearward cockpit design.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadster_(automobile)

Of course, car companies can call their cars whatever they want, so it's a losing battle. Eventually roadster will be synonymous with convertible.

 

[Elistan]

I understand the meaning of words sometimes changes over time, but IMO one of the defining characteristics of a "Roadster" is the long hood and rearward cockpit design.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadster_(automobile)

Of course, car companies can call their cars whatever they want, so it's a losing battle. Eventually roadster will be synonymous with convertible.

IMO, one of the defining characteristics of a "roadster" is that it's pulled by a horse.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadster_(horse)

 

[QUICKIE]

Let get the coupe on the road already and stop dreaming up more future concepts ! :wink:

 

[ky650]

I understand the meaning of words sometimes changes over time, but IMO one of the defining characteristics of a "Roadster" is the long hood and rearward cockpit design.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roadster_(automobile)

Of course, car companies can call their cars whatever they want, so it's a losing battle. Eventually roadster will be synonymous with convertible.

You mean like BMW calling their 4 doors gran coupes? :tongue: