Saleen S5S Raptor (Should be new NSX)

**NetViper** · 03-20-2008, 17:30

Originally Posted by excellon

Sorry to bust your bubble but the next-gen RL has already been unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show and its a HUGE disappointment.]

He is talking about the NEXT gen RL.. not that new refresh...

However, I also read a price tag of $70K. They are crazy. That thing isn't selling at $50K. The Acura brand simply cannot compete with Merc, BMW and Lexus. IMO, they shouldn't even bother making one. They have all been sales flops.

**KSXNSX** · 03-20-2008, 17:32

Originally Posted by whiteNSXs

The Raptor is a copycat of the Volkswagen W12.
Steve

I don't see it.

**whiteNSXs** · 03-20-2008, 21:37

I don't mean them to be completely identical. When I saw your first picture, I thought I was looking at the finished product of the W12 concept which has a few variations.
If you look at the fender curves, the roofline, the windows, and the rear vent, you can see a lot of similarities. The Raptor pretty much cleaned up the rear quarters and tail to give it more of an integrated look.
Steve

**RP-Motorsports** · 03-21-2008, 09:29

I see more HSC than the VW in the Raptor. Especially in the front end.

**Jeff@Carbon6** · 03-21-2008, 11:22

S5S Raptor in Fast Lane Daily feed:

**jond** · 03-21-2008, 12:45

Saleen has their act together.
That thing looks like what a supercar should look like.

**Ski_Banker** · 03-21-2008, 13:34

Nice.

It's an 02+ NSX merged with an Audi R8. Plus a lot more hp than both.

'bout time someone created the perfect car!

**Zero-Cool** · 03-21-2008, 14:00

wow..sick looking..I love it.

**PoohBEAR** · 03-21-2008, 15:57

Originally Posted by jagtiger

I wish some company can custom fabricate a widebody version for our NSX...

I'll be the first to sign up. The front end is a killer!

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**Jin1976** · 03-21-2008, 23:45

Loving the fat round fenders.

**naaman** · 03-23-2008, 08:42

Ugh... I think it's hideous.

It looks like a space ship with wheels... though that seems to be where the industry is going in terms of design... oh well....

**Bigglezworth** · 03-23-2008, 19:49

**NeoNSX** · 03-24-2008, 16:11

LOL Very imaginative Bigglezworth!

**Johnny@JETZ** · 03-24-2008, 21:34

Originally Posted by Bigglezworth

Where can I sign up for one??

**nsx1164** · 04-18-2008, 11:02

Originally Posted by naaman

It looks like a space ship with wheels... though that seems to be where the industry is going in terms of design... oh well....

Is the "space ship" the next upgrade from "an F16 canopy" ??

Acura has a Transformers/Optimus Prime front grill at the ready

**robr** · 04-18-2008, 11:53

Originally Posted by Bigglezworth

Don't show that car to my son. He has a gazillion cars from the Pixar movie Cars. He'll want me to go find him that one!!!

**ericwgnsx** · 04-18-2008, 17:28

Originally Posted by excellon

2009 Acura TSX:

Info: http://jalopnik.com/369632/2009-acur...ially-revealed

They must love that new grille design... I think it looks good on their SUVS (MDX and RDX) but on the cars... ewww...

And, surprise! the TSX will be bigger and heavier than the previous version. But don't worry...just add a bigger engine! Where does this end? Bigger is not better!
And people wonder why gas keeps going up in price...