New NSX spotted...
Jun 17, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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New NSX spotted...
From Honda CEO, "Must be faster around the Nurburgring than the GT-R..."
Fukui Tells Honda R&D: NSX Must be Faster Around the Nurburgring Than the GT-R
Fukui Tells Honda R&D: NSX Must be Faster Around the Nurburgring Than the GT-R
Jun 17, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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Takeo Fukui, CEO of Honda, has tasked his R&D team with building an NSX that's faster around the Nürburgring than both the Nissan GT-R and the upcoming Lexus LF-A.
It's a tall order, and one that Honda hopes it can achieve through the use of a 5.5-liter V10 expected to make 550 horses, with a torque peak expected to top 420 pound-feet. The engine is essentially a slightly larger version of the V8 that Honda will use for the next-generation, rear-wheel-drive RL sedan, and it will use cylinder deactivation under light loads for maximum efficiency. Additional gains will come from the use of an eight-speed, paddle-shifted automatic.
It's a tall order, and one that Honda hopes it can achieve through the use of a 5.5-liter V10 expected to make 550 horses, with a torque peak expected to top 420 pound-feet. The engine is essentially a slightly larger version of the V8 that Honda will use for the next-generation, rear-wheel-drive RL sedan, and it will use cylinder deactivation under light loads for maximum efficiency. Additional gains will come from the use of an eight-speed, paddle-shifted automatic.
Jun 18, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Jun 18, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Not really a replacement for the NSX. Its front engined, AWD, 2+2. It looks like a 350Z front half connnected to a M6 1/2 half. But hey - atleast the performance specs sound impressive and Honda is getting their Heads out of their butts and ACTUALLY building one.
Jun 19, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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I think it's more of a GT or a sporty car in general.. But I don't think it's an NSX replacement.
About the lack of power in the NSX.. agreed, but that is what people like me and a couple others are here for.
An NSX with near 600whp is just about a perfect(super) car.
About the lack of power in the NSX.. agreed, but that is what people like me and a couple others are here for.
An NSX with near 600whp is just about a perfect(super) car. 