NSX replacement supposedly back on track

[Dinesh]

The Honda NSX replacement model that we all thought was taken behind the shed and shot between the eyes was actually just put into deep freeze due to the automotive sector's meltdown in 2008.



Now that the automotive world is firing on all cylinders again, the NSX replacement has been thawed out and is being readied to hit production again.



According to Motor trend, the project will now ride on a modified Accord platform that has been swapped front to rear. This eliminates one of the major stumbling blocks that caused it to be shelved back in 2008, development costs.



Motivation will come from a hybrid 3.5-liter V6 pushint out upwards of 400hp and will be mated to a proper manual driving all four wheels through a rear-biased SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) setup.



Though it's nowhere near production ready and will probably take a while before anything concrete materialises, the reports indicate that a 2014 launch is on the cards.



Source: Motor Trend

 

[neokenzo]

Sexxeh! I wonder how much it would cost though, 500k? :p

 

[et_box]

Doesn't have the essence, the look and the feel of the original NSX.

 

[aalto]

Doesn't have the essence, the look and the feel of the original NSX.

Agreed......but maybe its not a NSX replacement model, but a totally new model segment...

 

[turbo10]

no more MR layout..maybe a rear axle gearbox?

 

[heefmy]

the rear boot and the side window design like fairlady

 

[d15z1sux]

v6 again????? lol

 

[kicap]

Honda is putting too much on the exterior style to look better than LFA. I would say LFA has more clean looks.

 

[A1diablo]

Just not the same without Ayrton.

 

[DanLoveAde]

LFA looks noob in a way for me ... LFA's rear is ugly ... but the front looks nice ... now this replacement seems very futuristic to me ...

 

[zul_integra]

go go HSV!!!

 

[KeV-TEC]

........
where is d origin or nsx!!! no more MR

 

[DanLoveAde]

People stop living in the past =) Learn to look at the future ...

 

[et_box]

People stop living in the past =) Learn to look at the future ...

This isn't about living in the past. It's about how and what we have known the NSX to be.

It's fine if they improve the engine, design and all. But the NSX will always be regarded as a legendary mid-engine sportscar to us purists. It's like what would you say if the AE86 replacement was made a FF instead?

Until today, whenever i see a NSX on the road, it never fails to get me excited. Same with the Supra

 

[KeV-TEC]

People stop living in the past =) Learn to look at the future ...

well, ntg much i can said, cuz different ppl different perception...
i totally agree wit et box

if u look at d development of gtr, mr2, evo... u can c their origin is there

 

[DanLoveAde]

lolx X-x GTR R34 and R35 so much difference la == i dun see the origin ... Evo from the very early ones until evo X also quite different edi ==

 

[HongSiuLoong]

I luv the V8 machine of this HSV... i like the F1 sound!!!!!!

 

[KeV-TEC]

lolx X-x GTR R34 and R35 so much difference la == i dun see the origin ... Evo from the very early ones until evo X also quite different edi ==

lol sorry ar my knowledge not deep enough, i feel got origin is becuz they nvr fails d AWD system!
always there!

same goes 2 evo...

this is what they call d power of gtr n evo,
1 wit awd, corner syok syok, another 1 wit 4wd... pick up without lagging!

cheers

 

[Fridaythe13th]

6th gen prelude? :)

 

[d15z1sux]

^^ so true...

v6 and accord platform... definetly can't call this a super car or nsx replacement... maybe an s2000 replacement?