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> Revealed: Honda/Acura's NSX Concept, ...
Bloody_Monday
Posted: Jan 9 2012, 01:47 PM
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From Jalopnik.com
Acura lifted the sheet off their new Acura NSX Concept and it's definitely a Tony Stark-esque all-wheel-drive hybrid. Just like we told you. It'll be designed in the United States, built in Ohio, and go on sale within three years.
Ask an enthusiast to picture the Acura NSX and their mind might be drawn to a well-dressed Ayrton Senna casually tossing the rear-wheel-drive sports car around in a pair of fine Italian loafers. It was a pure, simple sports car perfectly aligned with the Honda philosophy.

Where does this latest Acura NSX concept fit into that?

The company describes the two main traits as technologically-supported handling and environmental responsibility. Bully.

It's fitting that Tony Stark drives a convertible version of this car in the new Avengers movie. Stark's character seems to believe any deficiencies in matters of the soul can be obscured by great technology.

So what's the technology? A mid-engined V6 with the company's new SH-AWD system, which uses the gasoline engine to power the rear wheels and provide juice for the two electric motors mounted up front. Acura didn't explicitly say this and, when asked, wouldn't admit to anything until I pointed out the image on a tv screen showing basically that configuration.

After Acura's long slide into product mediocrity this might finally signal a reversal of fortunes for a once influential luxury brand.
Is an AWD hybrid Acura NSX better than no Acura NSX at all? Anything that's even remotely sporty is a revelation for a Honda product. This new Acura is also unimpeachably gorgeous (it's been a while since we said that about an Acura vehicle).

If it works and it's actually fun to drive when it finally debuts we'll fondly remember the NSX for what it was and cheer it for what it becomes. If not, we'll continue to pine for our long lost NSX.


Oh dear...
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Posted: Jan 9 2012, 02:01 PM
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Oh dear...

Not particularly excited about it either huh? I wish they had stuck to at least the original shape of it.
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Posted: Jan 9 2012, 02:29 PM
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It looks exciting... if you compare it to other Acura products (which looks bland TBH) but comparing this to the original NSX, it does rather look generic. It's as if the designer was inspired by watching paint drying on the wall. I was expecting more in the lines of the HSV-10 for a next gen NSX not something coming from the generic supercars shapes catalogue
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Why would they ditch this?
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Posted: Jan 12 2012, 10:30 PM
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QUOTE (Bloody_Monday @ Jan 9 2012, 02:29 PM)
It looks exciting... if you compare it to other Acura products (which looks bland TBH) but comparing this to the original NSX, it does rather look generic. It's as if the designer was inspired by watching paint drying on the wall. I was expecting more in the lines of the HSV-10 for a next gen NSX not something coming from the generic supercars shapes catalogue
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Why would they ditch this?

Good question. I still have a slot car of the original Raybrig NSX. That thing could sell on eBay for about $175 laugh.gif
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Posted: Jan 13 2012, 03:23 AM
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honda - ohh we are just using the HSV as the basis for racing ONLY.while the NSX concept will be generic as any other supercars atm.

me - wth????HONDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!


srsly,why did they ditch the HSV..that machine was really beastly.a V8 that sounds like a F1 engine now thats a win.
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Posted: Jan 16 2012, 08:28 PM
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it looks like an audi
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 03:40 AM
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I quite like the current NSX Concept they showed. The HSV was a bit too much a copycat of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 07:39 AM
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The HSV was a bit too much a copycat of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 08:27 AM
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I quite like the current NSX Concept they showed. The HSV was a bit too much a copycat of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

So does it mean that the SLS AMG is also a copycat of the Alfa 8C? They both have extremely long bonnets and short backs.

But really, I can't see the resemblance other than the fact that they have an FR layout and have 4 wheels and 2 doors...
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Posted: Jan 17 2012, 09:53 AM
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I suddenly crave for the old NSX look.

And I guess Honda won't be producing their own version of the new NSX?
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Posted: Jan 23 2012, 08:06 AM
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thats a bummer. make whatever goofy ass car you want but dont call it an nsx! electric fwd is like hey, lets just add weight weight so my grandma can drive it.
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Posted: Jan 31 2012, 06:17 AM
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I quite like the current NSX Concept they showed. The HSV was a bit too much a copycat of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.

You're on some f**ked up crack.
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Posted: Jan 31 2012, 06:27 PM
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I'm a fan of Honda and everything but f**k.... That looks like shit.
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