NSX V10 Might Not be dead after all...!

GreekMaverick · 02-03-2009, 09:27 PM

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

DougLikesBMW · 02-03-2009, 09:29 PM

Not really impressed by the look...

The rear says Cadillac to me.

MJC///M3 · 02-03-2009, 09:36 PM

i kinda like it! the front in a weird kinda way reminds me of the old honda prelude

Heinzftw · 02-03-2009, 11:24 PM

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!

Andrew@ET · 02-03-2009, 11:28 PM

Oh fuck yea !

lyjw88 · 02-04-2009, 12:41 AM

rear's too busy for my taste but front and side look good

josephr25 · 02-04-2009, 12:44 AM

So, who is the driver developing it? Or are they not doing that anymore?

OBI_agent · 02-04-2009, 05:06 AM

Long live the NSX...

Seriously, I hope it looks better in real life.....along with the performance(Very important)

Sticky · 02-04-2009, 06:22 AM

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.

Burt Reynolds · 02-04-2009, 07:01 AM

Love the NSX....would love to see this happen.

lyndon_h · 02-04-2009, 08:37 AM

the NSX is one of my favorite cars of all time. I hope they bring it back

Robin_NL · 02-04-2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

The rear says Cadillac to me.

It says OF-E 911 to me

j/k

Nice car. I always loved the former NSX though the enine is a bit 'lame'. Could do with about 100BHP more.

Scorpion · 02-04-2009, 10:19 AM

Gotta say it does look pretty awesome.

Kensta335 · 02-04-2009, 12:36 PM

wow it looks good. kinda looks like a RX-8 front end with G35 rear from the first picture.

8000RPM · 02-04-2009, 03:16 PM

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.

E86S54 · 02-04-2009, 03:18 PM

its been dead to me since they decided to put the engine in front

Robert · 02-04-2009, 03:56 PM

Love Honda.

8000RPM · 02-04-2009, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E86S54

its been dead to me since they decided to put the engine in front

Good point.

Mid-engine design and the NSX went hand-in-hand.

ptack · 02-04-2009, 08:22 PM

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.

Ender514 · 02-05-2009, 06:23 AM

not bad looking....but that probably wont be what the production car looks like anyway.

BForbes · 02-05-2009, 09:08 AM

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.

Kev · 02-05-2009, 09:40 AM

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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Heinzftw Major 312 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2000 Civic+2008 Accord Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Jose, Cali iTrader: (0)	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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josephr25 Major 72 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Coupe [0.00]	So, who is the driver developing it? Or are they not doing that anymore?
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OBI_agent D to the X to the B! 357 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: ABS,American bargain supercar Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	Long live the NSX... Seriously, I hope it looks better in real life.....along with the performance(Very important) __________________ 11 corvette C6
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Sticky Banned 79 Rep 2,240 Posts Drives: E92 Jerez DCT M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills / Malibu iTrader: (0)	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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Burt Reynolds Captain 60 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Windy City iTrader: (0)	Love the NSX....would love to see this happen. __________________ 2007 M Coupe w/NAV/Premium/Extended Leather, Clearbra, DICE, 4.10 BMW Motorsport Polished LSD, Active Autowerke Gen IV Headers, Supersprint Race Exhaust and X-Pipe, ESS Tuned DME, KWV3 Coilovers, Volk RE30, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Short Antenna, JL AMP, JL 10W7, Valentine V1.
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lyndon_h Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madagascar iTrader: (2)	the NSX is one of my favorite cars of all time. I hope they bring it back
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Kensta335 Brigadier General 167 Rep 3,637 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 iTrader: (4)	wow it looks good. kinda looks like a RX-8 front end with G35 rear from the first picture.
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8000RPM New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2007 Interlagos Blue M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (0)	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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