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Old 06-28-13, 11:01 PM
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Hmmmm....very interesting!
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Do want... 500hp hybrid... Sign me up....
 
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Acura NSX took over a decade to make a 450hp sports car for an estimated $150+k.

Lexus might just make a ruckus with this if it can outperform it...
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Acura NSX took over a decade to make a 450hp sports car for an estimated $150+k.

Lexus might just make a ruckus with this if it can outperform it...
Good point. Acura has all its eggs in the NSx basket and Lexus is developing this similar setup at the same time. Should be fun to watch!
 
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That looks really good....
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Acura NSX took over a decade to make a 450hp sports car for an estimated $150+k.

Lexus might just make a ruckus with this if it can outperform it...
Originally Posted by Blueprint
Good point. Acura has all its eggs in the NSx basket and Lexus is developing this similar setup at the same time. Should be fun to watch!
I have a feeling though the NSX will weigh less than the Lexus which will be more GT/Lux than the NSX which "should" also handle better. Alas we won't find out for a few more years whether there is an actual turn around for Acura or they're just blowing smoke as usual
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Old 07-01-13, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I have a feeling though the NSX will weigh less than the Lexus which will be more GT/Lux than the NSX which "should" also handle better. Alas we won't find out for a few more years whether there is an actual turn around for Acura or they're just blowing smoke as usual
True the NSx should be more of a sports car but looking st the new ILX, RLX, mdx that doesn't bode well for the NSx. Have they built the plant yet? There will be room for both and surely comparisons of the sort. It's just good to see some coupes outta Japan and well America. More coupes!!!
 
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I have a feeling though the NSX will weigh less than the Lexus which will be more GT/Lux than the NSX which "should" also handle better. Alas we won't find out for a few more years whether there is an actual turn around for Acura or they're just blowing smoke as usual
UNLESS they will borrow some carbon fiber (any leftovers?) from the LFA???
True, if it's the GT type like you said, it will be heavier than the NSX.

But who knows, NSX is going to have 3 electric motors.
NSX is already printed in the acura brochure, so it looks like it 's got the green light.
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
True the NSx should be more of a sports car but looking st the new ILX, RLX, mdx that doesn't bode well for the NSx. Have they built the plant yet? There will be room for both and surely comparisons of the sort. It's just good to see some coupes outta Japan and well America. More coupes!!!
Guess we'll see. Hopefully Honda/Acura can use some engineering from their race pedigree (I'm not sure if they are Indy or F1). If we're lucky it'd spawn off a S2000 successor (wishful thinking I know )

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UNLESS they will borrow some carbon fiber (any leftovers?) from the LFA???
True, if it's the GT type like you said, it will be heavier than the NSX.

But who knows, NSX is going to have 3 electric motors.
NSX is already printed in the acura brochure, so it looks like it 's got the green light.
I way I see it this LF-LC is one of those super grand tourers in regards to Maserati, Aston but has lots of bite as well. I don't see this being hardcore like the LFA. That's the only reason (well that and the NSX is mid-engine) that the LF-LC and NSX won't be DIRECT but rather indirect competitors. Yeah you'll get a comparison or two but NSX is likely chasing more GT-R, Gallardo/Cabrera, 458's than those uber lux sports cars.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I way I see it this LF-LC is one of those super grand tourers in regards to Maserati, Aston but has lots of bite as well. I don't see this being hardcore like the LFA. That's the only reason (well that and the NSX is mid-engine) that the LF-LC and NSX won't be DIRECT but rather indirect competitors. Yeah you'll get a comparison or two but NSX is likely chasing more GT-R, Gallardo/Cabrera, 458's than those uber lux sports cars.
The Soarer/SC have always been a GT, history is repeating itself again. Just like the last round with the Supra/SC, NSX, GTR/300ZX, RX7, they are never direct competitors and all serve a different purposes.
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I hope this makes production looking close to this...and I hope I'm ready when it hits the market
 
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Old 07-03-13, 04:55 AM
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Yes SC350,SC450h,SC600 F, 3.5L Twin Turbo, V6 Hybrid 400kw and V8 GTR Price range is perfect but exclusive
The RC would suit the mass as an affordable Lexus coupe.

1.RC350,RC450h and RC-F 2015
2.SC 2016.
Done
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