Limited NSX-R GT!! JGTC beast has been unleashed on the streets!!!
03-16-05, 09:56 PM
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doesn't make sense to me...500k for a nsx?
i'd take the Z-tuned r34 over that ANYDAY for a mere 166k
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101385
rumored running 10.06 1/4mile
i'd take the Z-tuned r34 over that ANYDAY for a mere 166k
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=101385
rumored running 10.06 1/4mile
03-17-05, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
You would think after 15 years they would do a whole redesign. 
03-17-05, 05:14 PM
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Where you been, Doc? Welcome back. Haven't seen you post much for ages. Glad to see you still got the NSX and that you and it are doing well. By now you should have blown some of us Lexus guys away....(just kidding)..... especially the way those light aluminum beauties corner like on rails.
Acura can't seem to decide if they are going to do an all-new NSX or not. At the Washington, DC Auto Show from Christmas-New Years they gave me a different answer each day I was there.
Acura can't seem to decide if they are going to do an all-new NSX or not. At the Washington, DC Auto Show from Christmas-New Years they gave me a different answer each day I was there.
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03-17-05, 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
You would think after 15 years they would do a whole redesign.
03-17-05, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
The Acura people, when I spoke with them, were up and down on a total redesign like a yo-yo. Your guess is as good as mine on when we will actually see one.
03-17-05, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc C
Possibly. But only now are other cars truly surpassing it. It still hold its own in most performance categories with the best in the world. I agree. I want a new model NSX to come out, but for them to have designed this car the way they did and have it remain competitive for as long as it has is a tribute to Honda engineering and design. Now, bring on the new NSX. Something in the neighborhood of 2,850 lbs, mid-engined, with 450 HP. That should do fine for another five years at least!!!!
but from what i see, honda wants to make money, and this is not a car that will make money. that's why they scrapped the previous nsx design
03-18-05, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
man, if they really make such a car, it's going to be an all new winner imho....
but from what i see, honda wants to make money, and this is not a car that will make money. that's why they scrapped the previous nsx design
but from what i see, honda wants to make money, and this is not a car that will make money. that's why they scrapped the previous nsx design
What we do know is the HSC was one possible design of the next NSX. That appears to be dead. However, people at Honda are still talking about a possible 2008 new NSX release date. Honda is flip flopping on this issue as much as anyone. It sounds like the company as a whole wants to build one, but something is holding them back. We know they can build it if they wanted to, its just a matter of giving the engineering team the go. Can you imagine it from a marketing point of view. Honda could market thier F1 technology in the new NSX and trickle it down as in the past. Wouldn't it be great to be able to say the new NSX moulded carbon fiber gear box and sequential manual is a direct result of their F1 engineering? Oh well, one can only hope.
03-18-05, 09:08 AM
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Just how many 'variants' of this ancient NSX can they come up with? 
$500k WTF? No thanks!
I'll take an F430, CLS55, and a Navigator!
I mean, it is still a nice looking car (and most cars that are slung this low with decent lines would grab your attention anyway!) I had a good friend with a 98' black on black that I drove many times, but come on people......
Almost 20 year old design?
I mean
That one concept that we saw @ 2 yrs ago, I thought for certain this was it's replacement! 
$500k WTF? No thanks!
I'll take an F430, CLS55, and a Navigator! I mean, it is still a nice looking car (and most cars that are slung this low with decent lines would grab your attention anyway!) I had a good friend with a 98' black on black that I drove many times, but come on people......
Almost 20 year old design? I mean
That one concept that we saw @ 2 yrs ago, I thought for certain this was it's replacement!
03-18-05, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE
Just how many 'variants' of this ancient NSX can they come up with?
$500k WTF? No thanks! I'll take an F430, CLS55, and a Navigator!
I mean, it is still a nice looking car (and most cars that are slung this low with decent lines would grab your attention anyway!) I had a good friend with a 98' black on black that I drove many times, but come on people...... Almost 20 year old design?
I mean That one concept that we saw @ 2 yrs ago, I thought for certain this was it's replacement!
$500k WTF? No thanks!
I'll take an F430, CLS55, and a Navigator! I mean, it is still a nice looking car (and most cars that are slung this low with decent lines would grab your attention anyway!) I had a good friend with a 98' black on black that I drove many times, but come on people......
Almost 20 year old design? I mean
That one concept that we saw @ 2 yrs ago, I thought for certain this was it's replacement!
03-18-05, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
You know what is extremely sad? I feel most at Honda can and want to build a new NSX. It is someone or something blocking their efforts. I don't know if it is the President of Honda, the accountants, or what. Just about two years ago sometime in 2003 Honda sent a team of engineers including the chief engineer and designer of the original NSX names Shigeru Uehara so at least one NSX owers private home. At this dinner they discussed the future NSX and what NSX owners wanted. What other company do we know of has ever sent their engineering team to private owners home for product developement feedback? Honda was dead serious at building a new NSX that not only surpassed the competition but also design considerations from NSX owners themselves. If they had build this car they would have a large percentage of returning NSX owners, and also gain a lot of new buyers as well.
What we do know is the HSC was one possible design of the next NSX. That appears to be dead. However, people at Honda are still talking about a possible 2008 new NSX release date. Honda is flip flopping on this issue as much as anyone. It sounds like the company as a whole wants to build one, but something is holding them back. We know they can build it if they wanted to, its just a matter of giving the engineering team the go. Can you imagine it from a marketing point of view. Honda could market thier F1 technology in the new NSX and trickle it down as in the past. Wouldn't it be great to be able to say the new NSX moulded carbon fiber gear box and sequential manual is a direct result of their F1 engineering? Oh well, one can only hope.
What we do know is the HSC was one possible design of the next NSX. That appears to be dead. However, people at Honda are still talking about a possible 2008 new NSX release date. Honda is flip flopping on this issue as much as anyone. It sounds like the company as a whole wants to build one, but something is holding them back. We know they can build it if they wanted to, its just a matter of giving the engineering team the go. Can you imagine it from a marketing point of view. Honda could market thier F1 technology in the new NSX and trickle it down as in the past. Wouldn't it be great to be able to say the new NSX moulded carbon fiber gear box and sequential manual is a direct result of their F1 engineering? Oh well, one can only hope.
03-18-05, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
amen to that.... it's so said when most people at honda want to do it but some people make it not possible, what a shame.... i hope they still decide to continue to make the new design. yes i understand honda needs to make money, but giving up the whole enthusiast part, something that they have been pretty successful at, that's sad
03-18-05, 10:34 AM
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Sigh, the market shows the NSX is overpriced at 90k, let alone 500k!! You can have to many other options for that price. Buy hey, 5 will be made and I am sure will be swooped up.
Honda, is following the Toyota train of 5 years ago. They are going to invest in more trucks and SUVs as they are so profitable. All Honda sports cars are pretty much dead with replacements
RSX-R
Civic-R
NSX
S2000
The new Civic with 200hp (Si) will be nice but no S2000 or NSX.
Honda, is following the Toyota train of 5 years ago. They are going to invest in more trucks and SUVs as they are so profitable. All Honda sports cars are pretty much dead with replacements
RSX-R
Civic-R
NSX
S2000
The new Civic with 200hp (Si) will be nice but no S2000 or NSX.
03-18-05, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
03-18-05, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
The Acura people, when I spoke with them, were up and down on a total redesign like a yo-yo. Your guess is as good as mine on when we will actually see one.