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bb6 said:
it recreated honda, set a benchmark and defined a new automotive paradigm (not to mention that you could hear the collective automotive world utter a resounding "HOLY SHIT!! Where'd that thing come from???") And that's why we're all here, isn't it? Becuase the car was an instant, soughtafter, classic -- despit dwindling interest and sales.
I agree the NSX shocked the world. BUT notice that Honda didn't shock the world by outdoing the competition's hp/tq #'s, displacement, or cylinders. They outdid the competition's PERFORMANCE. I think that's all Honda's really interested in, and to be honest, I don't think it'd be a true Honda if it didn't outdo the competition with less.
It brings me a strange satisfaction actually. Allow me to digress, when I was learning how to snowboard, I'd get on the lift on a really cold and windy day, reluctant because of the weather, and more experienced skiiers/boarders riding up with me actually liked it more when it was cold, I asked em why, and they said "It keeps the lightweights off the slopes." Although I kept to myself that day, as I got better and better I kind of feel the same way now in a cocky sort of arrogant way... Now I'm saying "It keeps the rookies off the slopes" to others...
My point is that I'm glad the NSX can achieve the performance of its competitors with less hp. It keeps those who aren't true NSX enthusiasts from being owners. Supras on the other hand, they buy them just to brag. (okay not all).
I want them to define a new paradigm.
I agree, and with that said we'll simply have to wait for the performance numbers, as they will speak for themselves and they alone can do that. If indeed the next NSX does not perform up to our expectations then I concede that your compaints did not go unwarranted. Until then.
(PS: concerning the styling... beauty is in the eye of the beholder... :shrug: There are many loyal fans to the styling of the F355 over the 360 Modena.
Many NSX-haters criticized the NSX for not being a true exotic. Honda's gotten rid of the overhangs, dropped the center of gravity, dropped the overall height, dropped the ground clearance, and added swing up doors, before the Gallardo, only found on $250,000 cars and up. Is there any question now from the styling that the NSX is an exotic? I'd say Honda has done their job well on the styling. If people can get used to Bangled-up BMW's this will be a piece of cake.)
