Only on the newer ones. I think the NSX from the early years aren't likely to drop at all.
Is this the new NSX?
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Only on the newer ones. I think the NSX from the early years aren't likely to drop at all.
Well... for one thing, those cars are not at all a step up from the NSX, so few owners would be getting rid of an NSX to get one. As far as supplementing an NSX with a daily driver, it's much more likely to happen with a four-seater than a two-seater. When I wanted to replace my daily driver, I thought of an M Coupe for all of about 30 seconds; I quickly realized that it would only fill the same role in my garage as the NSX - a two seater with limited storage that would not be all that great in the winter. The M3 is somewhat more practical, with its back seat and sizable trunk. So is the Integra Type R I decided to buy, with its (smallish) back seat, huge hatch, and front wheel drive.
I don't care about the pricing, but I do care about the performance. If my Eclipse GT had handled near the NSX, or even near my Mk I MR-2, I would still be driving it.
If they can build a $50K car without compromizing the qualities that resulted in reviews like "no one needs to build another sports car" (which I don't think the Z06 generated) then I'll be all for it.
I think that it is because the M Roadster and Coupe are better compared to American muscle cars than BMW's own products or the NSX. The rear suspesion on those cars (and the Z3) is far inferior to state of the art, and cannot really handle the horsepower the M engine gives you. I think BMW really dropped the ball on this, but I also do not think BMW really intended the Z3 to become a hyper sports car, and just put the larger engine and changed to the hatch to meet marketing and PR demands. IMHO.
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Gary Yates
1995 Red/Tan
I agree! I think it looks great, except for the headlights, which are still better than many iterations I have seen. I am not fond of the lack of hatch glass, I think this is a very "NSX" thing that needs to be retained. I would have to say this designer just took the NSX interior and added a couple of gauges and changed a few rectangles to circles, otherwise looks a lot like what I see when I slide into my "X". Something about the sincerest form of flattery, I guess??
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Gary Yates
1995 Red/Tan
According to Bestcar, it's true. I didn't want to believe Honda is going FI route with their production cars, it's just not their philosophy. However, to have this on a factory spec luxury sedan that puts out 400+HP is perfectly fine for me. But for the NSX however, I'd rather they not cheat and stick to NA route. I mean, they already have the technological know-hows to make a 3.5 liter NA V-6 that puts out 400HP. The cost of doing something like this and keeping it below $80,000 is what puzzles me. But after numerous Acura "insiders" whom I talked to insisted that the new NSX must be sold at under $60,000 or they won't produce it at all. Either way, I have a hunch that Honda won't dissapoint.
I think with the amount of NSX's that are sold each year HONDA would be out of their minds to produce different model. I think that the rumors are untrue as a friend of mine that works for HONDA indicates to me that the decision to scrap production is on a year to year basis. Remember toyota stopped production on the supra turbo with sales in the thousands not the hundreds. Acura dealers can hardly sell one a year.
Dont forget, there is also a V8 on the way.
"The latest Road and Track has an inset article about Honda joining the IRL. In it Tom Elliot quoted as saying that Hondas non involement in a V8 program was all a smoke screen . They are very much involved . Development for the new Honda V8 is underway ."
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1993 White NSX, 70K miles and running STRONG!
"The latest Road and Track has an inset article about Honda joining the IRL. In it Tom Elliot quoted as saying that Hondas non involement in a V8 program was all a smoke screen . They are very much involved . Development for the new Honda V8 is underway ."
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1993 White NSX, 70K miles and running STRONG!
Well, that's one of the rumors, yes. You can also try a 6, a 10, or a 12.
And National Inquirer, too.
Until you hear something official, don't believe anything. And none of the above is official.
Remember, a rumor that says that the other rumor was a smoke screen, may itself be just another smoke screen.
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Where do I send my deposit for the V12?
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'91 Black/Black
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'91 Black/Black
Is that car Federalized for sale in the U.S.?
The recent rumbles from the press would indicate that Honda might not go the V8 route.
Honda has a 3.5L V6 and has once or twice used forced induction on a production car.
It might be a possibility to see such a forced induction V6 in the next generation NSX....and 400-450 HP wouldn't be a problem.
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1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
Looking for 76-79 Honda Accords
Honda has a 3.5L V6 and has once or twice used forced induction on a production car.
It might be a possibility to see such a forced induction V6 in the next generation NSX....and 400-450 HP wouldn't be a problem.
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1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330
1991 NSX Blk/Blk Auto #3070 (Sold)
1974 Vette 454 4 spd Wht/Blk
Looking for 76-79 Honda Accords
They have? When?
Originally posted by nsxtasy:
They have? When?
Good question I don't remember one either. The only forced induced motor I know of that honda produces is the new Honda jet ski.
Originally posted by nsxtasy:
And National Inquirer, too.
Until you hear something official, don't believe anything. And none of the above is official.
Remember, a rumor that says that the other rumor was a smoke screen, may itself be just another smoke screen.
[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 23 July 2002).]
NSXTASY and ScienceofSpeed,
I hope you're right about taking all of these so-called 'late-breaking news' with a grain of salt. I for one would love to see a $100k, super high-output NA V-8 NSX that will blow everyone out of the water. If such is true, I will be more than happy to give up my bet!
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I don't recall the model name, but Honda has a turbocharged car in Japan.
Its called the City...strange little car. My friend in Arizona owns one.
<img src =http://www.locashracing.com/projects/city/pics/lcr-city_1.jpg>
<img src=http://www.locashracing.com/projects/city/pics/lcr-city_6.jpg>
http://www.locashracing.com/projects/city/index.htm
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jack of all trades, master of some.
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I drove the CITY when I was in Tokyo 8yrs ago. It reminds me the good old Suzuki Swift. Anyway, here's the link to Honda Library (in Japanese).
http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/CITY/19831026/index.html
http://www.honda.co.jp/factbook/auto/CITY/19831026/index.html
