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Testing at Mid Ohio...
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sadly to say....it looks and sounds gay!!! Hopefully, the final version sounds and looks much better.
Cuz she's not getting any :tongue:
I'm not sure you even looked at the video I was pointing to. Here are some stills from the video to illustrate what I'm talking about
Actually wouldn't they go with the jewel eye design?? It has to go with the rest of the line up and that's what was on the concept. The ones on the race car were probably just for aerodynamics.
Go to the :08 second mark (after the ad) and you can see exactly what NSX2398 is referring to. Looks like they swapped out the darker headlight cover for the projector beam headlights. This new cover appears more opaque and has the "notch" painted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmJCaDuG1ho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmJCaDuG1ho
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Yes, I know what you are talking about. Take a closer look at the concept. It has the same overall shape. I highlighted it in red below.
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Another closeup of the concept. Again, look at the overall outline of the light assembly, not just the headlight.
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If it is on the rlx and mdx, I'm sure it will be on the nsx.
I now want to know the paint code for the concept..... I got to see it in Detroit and feel that it shows very well in person. Of course, there is still plenty of time to screw this up......
For example, the mirrors are already generic compared to the concept.
For example, the mirrors are already generic compared to the concept.
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I wouldn't worry too much about the mirrors. I'm sure an aftermarket company will make them if Acura doesn't keep them on the production model.
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The aftermarket will be all over this once released.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the prototype had a welded tube frame. a stock 3.7 l engine with a freed up exhaust for sound,
a fiberglass body shell in roughly the shape of the finished car and off the shelf mirrors, lights etc.
The glass is so dark you can't see the interior and again wouldn't be surprised if there was only a driver's set and a few gauges and controls.
Other than the general shape I don't think we should place too much value on headlights, taillights, mirrors etc.
I think Honda's plan was to have a running prototype for the Indycar race for promotion purposes.
At a distance on the track you can see the general shape and a racy sound which is likely all they were after.
There were no high speed runs or all out cornering, but for sure a new NSX running around a track showing the world it's coming soon.
Globally lots of car websites are showing the videos so I think Honda got the publicity they wanted.
I think getting the hybrid driveline working properly will be Honda's biggest issue and perhaps this prototype will be used for this purpose.
a fiberglass body shell in roughly the shape of the finished car and off the shelf mirrors, lights etc.
The glass is so dark you can't see the interior and again wouldn't be surprised if there was only a driver's set and a few gauges and controls.
Other than the general shape I don't think we should place too much value on headlights, taillights, mirrors etc.
I think Honda's plan was to have a running prototype for the Indycar race for promotion purposes.
At a distance on the track you can see the general shape and a racy sound which is likely all they were after.
There were no high speed runs or all out cornering, but for sure a new NSX running around a track showing the world it's coming soon.
Globally lots of car websites are showing the videos so I think Honda got the publicity they wanted.
I think getting the hybrid driveline working properly will be Honda's biggest issue and perhaps this prototype will be used for this purpose.
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Agreed. I do think Acura got what the they wanted out of it which is all of the main automotive media discussing it. I just wish the lap was more substantive than a few seconds of camera time.
The RLX with SH-AWD will have the same hybrid drivetrain so we'll get a good idea of how it (the drivetrain) can perform in general terms with that model.
The RLX with SH-AWD will have the same hybrid drivetrain so we'll get a good idea of how it (the drivetrain) can perform in general terms with that model.
Well the noticeable changes are the generic headlights, tail-lights, side mirrors, wheels, brakes and of course steering wheel/interior. These are all functioning pieces that probably have not been finalized by the engineers yet even though they already have a design.
The more subtle change are the details like the the front bumper and lines.
Notice the NSX concept has the flying buttress element on the front bumper being more angular and pronounced whereas the prototype's fascia is softer and protrudes less. I like the softer look. It could be the camera angle and perception along with the matte "camo vinyl", but it definitely looks toned down and less awkward.
The more subtle change are the details like the the front bumper and lines.
Notice the NSX concept has the flying buttress element on the front bumper being more angular and pronounced whereas the prototype's fascia is softer and protrudes less. I like the softer look. It could be the camera angle and perception along with the matte "camo vinyl", but it definitely looks toned down and less awkward.
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This sounds like good strategy on Honda's part to use the RLX to get the basic system working reliably.
I'd expect the NSX system will be more evolved as the power levels and driver demands will be higher.
I'm wondering if they will have a race car out before the street version, as a race version would surely get all the bugs out.
Right on the money. I'm just surprised we haven't read about the hybrid being tested by any magazines yet since it's coming out in the fall. So far there was just the one drive at the track in a last gen Honda accord equipped with the system. Nothing since then. I mean we've seen the MDX caught on the Ring but not the RLX?? Strange.
One primary difference is the RLX electric motors drive the front wheels while they will drive the rear wheels in the new NSX.
I don't believe that's quite right.
My understanding is the NSX will have three electric motors.
Two will drive the front wheels and one will be part of the engine/transmission driveline to give an electric hp boost to the rear wheels.
I stand corrected, just got it backwards. The RLX has 2 electric motors at the rear axle while the NSX will be driven by 2 electric motors at the front axle. Both will have an additional electric motor at the transmission. Thanks for catching the error.
Olyar15 .. my error .. every time I looked at the concept, all I saw was the rectangular part .. not the little triangular piece. But in the Acura ad (as opposed to the race track video), the little triangular piece is an integral part of the design so that may be the look they're promoting.
called it lol
I predict new NSX accidents due to the power and power to weight ratios.
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This. I hate the beak, it looks terrible.
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Little interior tease!
Little interior tease!
