LexFather

I just read this again in another mag and some high level Honda guy confirmed it.Supposed to keep a V-10 and battle GTs like the M6 and Bentley Coupe.Gets SH-AWD and Front engined.

It will still be badged the NSX. This would then have NOTHING in common with the philosophy of the original NSX, simple and light.

Your thoughts? The last V-6 NSX was a 90k car, not sure where this ones price will be but lets hope past sales are not an indication of the future car.

GFerg

IMO it should not be called the NSX then. It sounds like its going to be everything the current NSX is not.

rominl

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the old SL used to mean super light as well, but look at how complicated and HEAVY the current SL is. however, everyone still know of it as the SL, to them the car means top of the line mb convertible coupe.

for the new nsx, i am disappointed that it's not mid engine, i think that would have been better (no one cares about the cargo space in such a car ok?), but personally i don't see why it wouldn't be called the nsx, if it still has the same kind of top performance as the previous one, and able to compete and win over other exotics.

mmarshall

Well, I think the main reason that they apparantly are going to front-engine design rather than mid is to add the AWD........it is more difficult to do AWD with a mid-engine design, although Porsche manages to do it on some models with the engine in back.
The addition of the SH-AWD system will be a giant step forward for this car. I have experienced this system on the more sedate Acura RL , and it is superb and seamless.

bitkahuna

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Interesting.

Mid-engine is cool but maintenance is a pain. The only potential downside is weight distribution. Hopefully Acura will move heavy stuff like the battery to the back.

Adding SH-AWD is a great move - AWD isn't just for off roading and bad weather it will improve launch and handling in about all situations.

Can't wait to see it!

CK6Speed

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Still unconfirmed, but if they do go front engine and build a GT car rather than a mid engine exotic it will fail unless the price stays well below $100K but we know that wont happen. It looks like a used NSX is in my future again. Or maybe a Porsche Cayman.

CallmeDoc

Recent reports also suggest a Mid-engined V10 prototype has been built, tested, and close to production. Rumors are suggesting an upscale Acura GT coupe is comming as well. You have to remember, Acura has yet to produce a luxury sports coupe to replace the CL-S. I think Acura learned from its mistakes the first time around. They have been talking about a GT coupe in the 50-60K range. We'll see what happens. I'm personally excited to see what's in store for the next NSX. I agree though, putting the highly-regarded/legendary NSX monicker on something that's not mid-engined will be unacceptable......

Faraaz23

I wouldn't be surprised if the current 290hp NSX could outlap a big whale like that on the Ring. M6 is a whole diff. story though.

MPLexus301

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A V8 RL-based coupe with SHAWD would be fine, but a front engine SHAWD "NSX" might upset enthusiasts.

So build a RL coupe with front engine and SHAWD and then build a proper, mid engine, RWD NSX.

There we go

videcormeum

I think Honda is making a mistake by "domesticating" the powertrain for the next NSX. The true value of the NSX was never in its sales numbers. The real value in the NSX is in the interest it generated for the Acura brand in America and for Honda in the rest of the world.

The nameplate in this proposed next generation will lose a great deal of its allure and mystique.

M.

Gojirra99

I thought I' ve heard they lose billions of dollars generating that interest for the Acura/Honda brand using the slow selling NSX.

I do agree I prefer the next NSX to be a mid-engine track car like the previous.

CK6Speed

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That is a tought question to answer. Total they did loose a lot of money on the NSX production itself. That included not only building the car but the factory specially built to build the NSX at its introduction. It wasn't until the S2000 came out and at a certain time the Insight were produced at that factory. It was all NSX otherwise. I also heard they actually lost money on every single NSX sold. The cost to buld was more than the MSRP. However, from a Honda company point their over all profits has been great. The question is how much did the NSX play a role in that? This is a very tough question to answer, because it doesn't only address car sales in general, but also trickle down technology like VTEC, use of aluminum suspension and the like. How much has those techonologies boosted the sales an interest in the Honda brand? Would the Civic have sold so many and be the Tuner car it is/was if there were no VTEC, Si, and Type R?

rominl

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i have also heard that before, that the nsx were actually a "losing money" business for honda, but i agree that they did put honda on a very important spot in the industry. too bad though i don't think they fully utilize what they could have gained out of it

i am still waiting to see if i can own one 03 or 04 nsx some time in the future. what a ride