Next Acura NSX Has Ferrari F430 in Its Sights
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Next Acura NSX Has Ferrari F430 in Its Sights
Next Acura NSX Has Ferrari F430 in Its Sights
Date posted: 03-22-2006
TOKYO — Work on Honda's replacement for the much loved Acura NSX supercar is progressing, and Honda has Ferrari's F430 in its sights with the new car.
Prototypes are already testing in Japan, according to company insiders, and the car is said to be based on the stunning HSC concept car of 2003. The car's styling is said to preview an all-new design direction for Honda's U.S. upscale brand, Acura. But different drivetrain layouts are under evaluation: midengined (like the old NSX) and front-engined prototypes are reportedly being tested.
The new model is designed to challenge the Ferrari F430, the Lamborghini Gallardo and the forthcoming Lexus supercar, and Honda wants to reinforce its race-bred Formula 1 credibility with the car, which is expected to hit showrooms in 2009.
Power is expected to come from a high-revving, normally aspirated 500-hp, V10 engine, with electronically controlled all-wheel drive derived from the next-generation Legend sedan.
What this means to you: The old NSX is a hard act to follow, but Honda's engineers are undoubtedly up to the task.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109734
Date posted: 03-22-2006
TOKYO — Work on Honda's replacement for the much loved Acura NSX supercar is progressing, and Honda has Ferrari's F430 in its sights with the new car.
Prototypes are already testing in Japan, according to company insiders, and the car is said to be based on the stunning HSC concept car of 2003. The car's styling is said to preview an all-new design direction for Honda's U.S. upscale brand, Acura. But different drivetrain layouts are under evaluation: midengined (like the old NSX) and front-engined prototypes are reportedly being tested.
The new model is designed to challenge the Ferrari F430, the Lamborghini Gallardo and the forthcoming Lexus supercar, and Honda wants to reinforce its race-bred Formula 1 credibility with the car, which is expected to hit showrooms in 2009.
Power is expected to come from a high-revving, normally aspirated 500-hp, V10 engine, with electronically controlled all-wheel drive derived from the next-generation Legend sedan.
What this means to you: The old NSX is a hard act to follow, but Honda's engineers are undoubtedly up to the task.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109734
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Originally Posted by hoyoung02
I wonder how much faster this car is then the 05 models.
Anyways, I've read in an earlier thread that basically Honda is using the same V10 engine design from Formula 1 and making it reliable for street use (in Formula 1, the engine was rebuilt after every two races). I wouldn't be surprised if it revved higher than the AP1 S2K.
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Originally Posted by Cosmo M3
Anyways, I've read in an earlier thread that basically Honda is using the same V10 engine design from Formula 1 and making it reliable for street use (in Formula 1, the engine was rebuilt after every two races). I wouldn't be surprised if it revved higher than the AP1 S2K.
I don't really get F1 though...
5.6 Variable geometry systems:
5.6.1 Variable geometry inlet systems are not permitted.
5.6.2 Variable geometry exhaust systems are not permitted.
5.6.3 Variable valve timing and variable valve lift systems are not permitted.
why do they disallow these things? It would seem like the perfect testing/proving ground for real world apps.
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but then again, pricing and status is the matter.
Old NSX isn't popular because of its ridiculous price and performance compare to Corvettes. It didn't make its name up onto the exotic list.
New NSX, still a Honda. Would some millionaires give that much $$$ for a Honda instead of getting a Ferrari or Lambo? I think not.
What they should do is to make it more affordable and to be able to to compete with the Vettes, new "Supra", and upcomming GTR. To me, it's still a Honda. Of course, I'd love to own one. But if I'm to have that much $$$ to play around, I'd still get the Ferrari because of its class.
Old NSX isn't popular because of its ridiculous price and performance compare to Corvettes. It didn't make its name up onto the exotic list.
New NSX, still a Honda. Would some millionaires give that much $$$ for a Honda instead of getting a Ferrari or Lambo? I think not.
What they should do is to make it more affordable and to be able to to compete with the Vettes, new "Supra", and upcomming GTR. To me, it's still a Honda. Of course, I'd love to own one. But if I'm to have that much $$$ to play around, I'd still get the Ferrari because of its class.
