Charlotte, NC - April 13, 2005 -- Honda-Acura.net has received further details regarding Honda's upcoming engine production for the TSX, Civic and Honda trucks, in addition to some very interesting speculation about the next S2000 and NSX.

Foremost, the rumor of a 2.0L Turbo in the TSX has been all but confirmed. It will be a version of the RSX Type-S’s DOHC i-VTEC K20 power plant but will come equipped with a turbocharger to allow it to produce in the neighborhood of 250 horsepower. In addition, the next generation Civic Si and Acura EL (Canada) will receive K-Series DOHC 2.0L engines. The base Civic models will get SOHC i-VTEC 1.8L engines. As long standing rumors have predicted, the J35 will finally be expanded to 3.7L and see duty in the Ridgeline and Pilot. The upcoming Acura RDX will receive the 3.2L V6 that currently sees duty in the Acura TL.

Perhaps the most interesting information, however, pertains to Honda’s two sports cars. While what has been stated above is all but fact, the information about the NSX and S2000 is less clear and concise, mainly due to its departure from common speculation. In an effort to kick start their lineup’s sagging sales, Honda may be developing a new K-Series 2.2L engine for the S2000 to either replace the power plant in the current generation or power the next generation roadster, which may be called the S2200.

According to our source, Honda is also developing a C-Series 3.5L V6 for the next NSX. This goes against most rumors that either forecasted the NSX's demise or that Acura's flagship would receive a 3.5-4.0L V6 based on a completely new block.

Either way, it’s clear that Honda is up to something in an effort to spice up its lineup.

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