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| 02-03-2009, 09:27 PM | #1 |
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NSX V10 Might Not be dead after all...!
Never say never. Dick Colliver, executive VP for American Honda Motor Co., told the Automotive News, "development is mostly done" on the Acura NSX. He also said the project could be revived at any time.
Colliver was speaking out in an interview about the company's plans to wedge further in to the public mindset as a top luxury vehicle producer. Following a meeting with representatives for Acura's North American dealers, Colliver said, "Being a premium luxury brand is not just about product. It's the way dealers handle customers. You've got to earn your way into the segment. You don't necessarily have to have a $90,000 sedan to get there." Dealers expressed concern following Honda CEO Takeo Fukui's end-of-the-year speech. In that speech Fukui announced the end to many niche market vehicles. Fukui said Honda's new direction would be to appeal more to the mass market with more environmentally-friendly vehicles showcasing the latest in technology. The result of this new path was the death of the Honda NSX, sold as an Acura in the States. Several rear-wheel-drive Acura models, meant to better compete with BMW, were also killed off. Development on a new V8 engine was subsequently halted. "Acura is still dedicated to moving the plan forward," said Valery Voyles. Voyles owns an Acura dealership, and runs the dealer advisory board. Other dealers expressed the same confidence in Honda's management of the luxury brand. Bringing back the 550hp V10 Acura NSX might make those dealers, and many customers, a little happier. http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090203....ht-not-be-dead |
| 02-03-2009, 09:36 PM | #3 |
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i kinda like it! the front in a weird kinda way reminds me of the old honda prelude
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| 02-03-2009, 11:24 PM | #4 |
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The old NSX was one of the greatest handling cars of it's day. That NSX only had 330bhp. Imagine a torque renching 550hp 500ft/lbs of torque along with the great handling. If I have the correct finances in order this will be my masters degree present to myself!
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| 02-04-2009, 12:44 AM | #7 |
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So, who is the driver developing it? Or are they not doing that anymore?
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| 02-04-2009, 05:06 AM | #8 |
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Long live the NSX...
 Seriously, I hope it looks better in real life.....along with the performance(Very important)
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| 02-04-2009, 06:22 AM | #9 |
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The pictures mean nothing, just some artists interpretation.
Glad to here they can bring the project back to light at any time. This car has the potential to be epic. If Honda builds a 9k RPM V10, count me in. |
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| 02-04-2009, 07:01 AM | #10 |
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Love the NSX....would love to see this happen.
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 j/kNice car. I always loved the former NSX though the enine is a bit 'lame'. Could do with about 100BHP more.
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| 02-04-2009, 03:16 PM | #15 |
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Had an NSX for 4 years - easily some of the best times I have had as a car enthusiast. The owner community is amazing.
The new styling looks derivative to me. The original car's styling was original and exciting back in 1991. This version looks like it's trying to emulate too many current cars. |
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Mid-engine design and the NSX went hand-in-hand. |
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| 02-04-2009, 08:22 PM | #19 |
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I think it's just empty talk. Honda's circling the minivans. It's probably for the better anyway. This version of the NSX is like a Supra. Pretty lame Honda.
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| 02-05-2009, 09:08 AM | #21 |
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My S2000= High-reving, reliable, 4cylinder, and quick.
NSX successor= High reving, reliable, 10cylinder and OUTRAGEOUS. A V10 Honda?!?!?! Honda tends to do more with less. I have a feeling this car will be sick. CEO did instruct R&D to beat the GT-R. Thats a pretty tall order.
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| 02-05-2009, 09:40 AM | #22 |
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Bring back the MR design with the new V10 and we can talk. Front engine NSX? Sorry, not my cup of tea.
The original NSX is still an icon of that era.
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