Hey, I've been reluctant to post any information about the FR "next NSX" or ASC or whatever you want to call it. I was just as excited back in Dec 2001 at the Osaka Show when I was able to have video and take pictures less than 3 feet from the HSC. Here in Japan, whether you believe what you read or not, the next generation of Japanese Super cars will be based off of an FR V8 or V10?, basically due to the Super GT racing regulations which will be changing in 2009 or 10. GT-R as well unless it will fall in the GT300 class which I have no idea what they will be doing. But also due to the competition. Like all information, until it is made, things could change. And even then, the exact sizes and proportions might still change the following years to improve safety, performance etc.
Not to be an A$$ either but AutoSport is not like the other "scoop" magazines. They mostly deal with GT and F1 related topics. I don't read all of the Japanese either but that still didnt' stop me from enjoying the information trail. ASC->S2000 Mule->More ASC->NSX FR V8 at Motegi See where this is going? No it might not end all speculation but it surely dispells a lot of rumors. The guys at Dome or Honda Racing are building a V8 FR machine to win in 2009 like they did in 2007 and hopefully will do in 2008. Well, the only thing I wonder is how much and can I afford what Honda gives to the public.
I'm really impressed with the amount of information so many people not living in Japan get, but it is not all accurate, especially when you take into consideration the Japanese market and manufacturer mentality. The current offerings that Honda is competing against are the new Jaguar XK, Aston Marton, Gallardo, Porsche, Corvette, and Mercedes CL as well as future Toyota and resurging Mitsubishi. Nissan has made their move, and once the Nur and VSpec comes out then they will move on to the development of their next monster. There are already aftermarket parts for the GT-R! The Toyota Soarer (Lexus SC, also a Super GT car) used to be one but it is a tad outdated and not selling well anymore. I have a client with a Tom's supercharged one that puts down some serious power.
Luxury Sport is where these guys seem to be headed. 100% positive? No. What are my clients buying and driving? The above mentioned luxury sport imports. What are they waiting for? A comparable Japanese car. I have a guy waiting since last spring for a Gran Turismo. He had an NSX too. And he'll buy the next super Honda made for sure. It is a matter of pride. Not for all, but for many, especially the ballers.
The title says V8 GT-NSX at Motegi. That is what the article says and that is what the car is. It is consistent with what I've heard and talked about. For the sake of simplicity some people call it "the next NSX" or "replacement". I was just trying to share, next time I'll let Car and Driver take the heat. Sometimes it dangerous to just come out of your house
DJ
my original guess was off, but Sorcery says below that this translates roughly to:
