Honda Confirms NSX and Earth Dreams Technology for Geneva

The first example of Honda’s ground breaking new Earth Dreams Technology will be on display at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The 1.6-litre diesel is the first in a new generation of engines being introduced over the next three years. Lining up next to the engine display will be the NSX Concept, EV-STER and a prototype of the European C

Earth Dreams Technology – delivering class-leading fuel economy

Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology is a new generation engine series delivering excellent performance and environmental values. Due to be introduced throughout the product range, the new technology will see Honda become number one in fuel economy within three years.

The new 1.6 litre diesel will be the first engine from this series and it will be introduced to the new Civic in late 2012. It will be the lightest engine in its class, delivering sub 100g/km CO2 levels and a class-leading balance of fuel economy and performance. A cut engine display of the new 1.6 litre diesel will be shown on the Honda stand.

1.6 litre diesel engine specification:
Displacement: 1596cc
Max Power: 88kw (120 PS)/4000rpm
Max Torque: 300Nm/2000rpm

Honda NSX Concept

The stunning NSX Concept will make its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show badged ‘Honda’. Highlighting the design and technology direction for Honda’s next generation supercar, the NSX Concept features a V6 mid-mounted engine and will employ a range of new technologies including the innovative Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system. It is expected to go on sale within the next three years.

European CR-V Prototype

Honda will also present the European CR-V Prototype, a preview model highlighting the exterior styling direction of the all-new fourth generation European Honda CR-V, which is set to go on sale in Autumn 2012. Compared to the previous generation, the model adopts a more aggressive stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability, while the lower front bumper design now integrates more smoothly into the fascia for improved aerodynamics.

New Jazz Models for Europe

Two new Jazz derivatives will also be displayed for the first time. The Jazz Si, on sale from Summer 2012, features an upgraded sporty suspension package and styling changes to the interior and the exterior.

The second derivative, the Jazz 1.2 with Idle Stop, delivers a reduction in CO2 emissions of 3g/km compared to the standard 1.2 variant and will available to order in Spring.

EV-STER

Further underlining Honda’s aim of developing sporty, exciting products, the Honda EV-STER will also make its European debut at the show. The EV-STER, an electric rear wheel drive two-seater open sports car, features dynamic and innovative styling and excellent environmental performance.

The Honda Press Conference will take place at 09.15 on Tuesday 6 March.

Source [Honda]

 

High resolution: Honda NSX Concept



And more pitures of the Honda version:

 

Unreal.....the NSX was just an awesome vehicle....glad they are bringing it back !!

 

Looks too much like an Audi R8... I wish it would resemble the original NSX more.

 

like the design.. but acura never seems to deliver on the final product. Always either underpowered, too green or they mess with the design and you get something that looks like an old nsx and a TL with that stupid grill

 

can't wait to see how this progresses.

 

Agreed. It will probably meet expectations as well as the stupid CR-Z. I love the old NSX, but know that this new one is going to be a worse car.

 

No thank you.

 

It looks...nice. nothing stunning. Needless to say the performance is disappointing.