And we have a new NSX
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And we have a new NSX
ladies and gentlemen...
http://world.honda.com/news/2006/406.../pages/01.html
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http://world.honda.com/news/2006/4061219NAIAS2007/
http://world.honda.com/news/2006/406.../pages/01.html
news story
http://world.honda.com/news/2006/4061219NAIAS2007/
Hmmm, I have a lot of mixed feelings about this design. The back is ugly for one. It looks like a front engine as well. I'm glad something is coming out, but this concept IMHO is not worthy of the NSX name. I hope they give it another name. Save the NSX name for something special, or retire the name all together.
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This is probably the rumored sports car that is supposed to slot below the next generation NSX. It has the look of that type of car as well. It doesn't look suitable to carry the NSX name.
I can see Acura debuting their new V8 in this car and then the new V10 in the NSX. Then it can pass the engines down on to the more pedestrian cars. IMO it would be a good marketing move which is needed by Acura to promote their next generation of cars more upscale.
I can see Acura debuting their new V8 in this car and then the new V10 in the NSX. Then it can pass the engines down on to the more pedestrian cars. IMO it would be a good marketing move which is needed by Acura to promote their next generation of cars more upscale.
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I agree, it's just a sketch. I'm sure it'll look slightly similar but much better in person. I'm hoping to be delightfully surprised when they actually show the car.
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Acura Advanced Sports Car concept to bow in Detroit
When we were on hand for the unveiling of Acura's Advanced Sedan Concept in LA, it wasn't met with the warm reception that the So Cal design team would've liked. The styling elements employed on the four-door of the future were, ahem, striking and very unorthodox by Acura's staid standards.
Thankfully, the team gets another chance at justifying such a radical styling departure when it unveils the Advanced Sports Car Concept next month in Detroit. Since the hood of the sedan concept could have easily accommodated a massive mill, we'd expect more of the same cues from the coupe. The sketch above confirms that the overly creased theme is carried forward, with the conspicuous boat tail tip protruding from the rear.
We're hoping that this kind of styling exercise isn't just to show off what the LA-based design team can dream up, instead giving us some indication about the future of the NSX. Considering that the President and CEO of Honda, Takeo Fukui, will be on hand to unveil the concept, we'd half expect some mention of the iconic, mid-engine, attainable exotic.
[Source: Honda/Acura]
PRESS RELEASE
Dec 18, 2006 20:30 America/Los_Angeles
Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' to Debut at North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' will make its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the division announced today. The concept provides a glimpse at the next generation Acura exotic sports car.
As a part of the global commitment to the Acura brand, Honda Motor Co. Ltd.'s President and CEO Takeo Fukui will be delivering the keynote remarks at the Acura press conference.
Additional details on the Advanced Sports Car Concept will be announced on Sunday, Jan. 7th at 1:20 pm the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Thankfully, the team gets another chance at justifying such a radical styling departure when it unveils the Advanced Sports Car Concept next month in Detroit. Since the hood of the sedan concept could have easily accommodated a massive mill, we'd expect more of the same cues from the coupe. The sketch above confirms that the overly creased theme is carried forward, with the conspicuous boat tail tip protruding from the rear.
We're hoping that this kind of styling exercise isn't just to show off what the LA-based design team can dream up, instead giving us some indication about the future of the NSX. Considering that the President and CEO of Honda, Takeo Fukui, will be on hand to unveil the concept, we'd half expect some mention of the iconic, mid-engine, attainable exotic.
[Source: Honda/Acura]
PRESS RELEASE
Dec 18, 2006 20:30 America/Los_Angeles
Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' to Debut at North American International Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' will make its debut at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the division announced today. The concept provides a glimpse at the next generation Acura exotic sports car.
As a part of the global commitment to the Acura brand, Honda Motor Co. Ltd.'s President and CEO Takeo Fukui will be delivering the keynote remarks at the Acura press conference.
Additional details on the Advanced Sports Car Concept will be announced on Sunday, Jan. 7th at 1:20 pm the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
Nice. 
I highly doubt that Acura will make it too futuristic. It will perform like a great sports car, but it will most likely look like a low and stretched Accord coupe with a pedestal spoiler. Sorry, but I know that they still design pretty conservative cars...
I highly doubt that Acura will make it too futuristic. It will perform like a great sports car, but it will most likely look like a low and stretched Accord coupe with a pedestal spoiler. Sorry, but I know that they still design pretty conservative cars...
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