The return of Honda/Acura NSX?
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The return of Honda/Acura NSX?
They simply applied a more market-friendly (and eco-friendly) sports-car approach to the company's flagship two-door, giving it the latest hybrid gizmology. Completely different than Toyota's THS-II hybrid system, the technology slated to power Honda's new sports coupe "can be driven with either a clutch and an engine only, the engine and motor only, or the motor only," says our source. It will also offer a manual transmission option.
It apparently will employ a modified Accord platform, and power will come from either a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or a 3.5-liter V-6, with the latter considered the sure favorite. Why do we think so? Once again our spies in Japan have uncovered a patent application that specifies a "V6 powertrain developing upwards of 400 horsepower." That makes sense, especially when you consider what one company staffer told us about Honda's desire to return to making sports cars. "Honda does not see the CR-Z as a sports car. It's a sporty coupe and a great first try in the hybrid-sports direction. To be called a sports car, a car needs to have the potential of an NSX or an S2000. That's what we need to aim for."
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...#ixzz1634udmdq
It apparently will employ a modified Accord platform, and power will come from either a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or a 3.5-liter V-6, with the latter considered the sure favorite. Why do we think so? Once again our spies in Japan have uncovered a patent application that specifies a "V6 powertrain developing upwards of 400 horsepower." That makes sense, especially when you consider what one company staffer told us about Honda's desire to return to making sports cars. "Honda does not see the CR-Z as a sports car. It's a sporty coupe and a great first try in the hybrid-sports direction. To be called a sports car, a car needs to have the potential of an NSX or an S2000. That's what we need to aim for."
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/features/a...#ixzz1634udmdq
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Hybrid makes me cringe but I'd totally buy it if they do build it. If it's worthwhile. Just because it's branded an NSX, doesn't mean it's and NSX. Catch my drift?
Tack this on to my list, with the 1 M Coupe, for future purchases.
Tack this on to my list, with the 1 M Coupe, for future purchases.
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Meh, this has the potential to be another CR-Z. I know they mention the CR-Z, but even calling that car sporty is optimistic at best. Compared to my Civic Si, gets barely better gas mileage, is horribly slow, and handles poorly. It's also more expensive. The CR-Z is an abomination, and I'm guessing this will end up the same way.
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Meh, this has the potential to be another CR-Z. I know they mention the CR-Z, but even calling that car sporty is optimistic at best. Compared to my Civic Si, gets barely better gas mileage, is horribly slow, and handles poorly. It's also more expensive. The CR-Z is an abomination, and I'm guessing this will end up the same way.
Civic Si is rated at 21/29 and CR-Z is rated at 31/37.
CR-Z is also almost $3,000 cheaper ($19,200 vs $22,000).
I do agree about being slow.
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If Honda decides to make another NSX, they better live up to the standards the old NSX lived up to on its own. It would be sad if they didn't, considering it would be a costly car, one which I would guess is in the range of a used GT-R.
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For being a hybrid, I really don't think 31/37 qualifies as significantly better. Especially considering how ungodly slow it is.
edit: As for the NSXs theoretical price. I highly doubt it'll be as cheap as a used GTR. The old one was right on the cusp of 6-figures, I'd expect the same from a new hybrid NSX.
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