11/3/03: In today's edition of Automotive News, staff writer Yuzo Yamaguchi reports that Honda President Takeo Fukui has conceded that the NSX will be replaced by a car "much like the HSC concept coupe shown at the Tokyo Motor Show".
1/5/2004 at NAIAS: (Referring to HSC) This model will serve as the basis for the next generation NSX you will see within a few years. We are committed to achieve the industry best performance, NO RIVAL EXISTS FOR THIS VEHICLE."
July 20, 2005: "We would like to debut a new super-sports car equipped with a V10 engine in three to four years. Please look forward to seeing the NSX successor," said Honda CEO Takeo Fukui
12/14/05: In an announcement released today, Honda has decided to introduce its Acura brand to Japan in 2008. The plan is to launch the brand with around 100 dealerships, or roughly half of the number of Acura dealers in the US.
1/7/07 at NAIAS: Today, we want to show you a new concept car that hints at the design direction of the successor to the NSX. This design was created by our Los Angeles-based team. In a few months, this team will move into the Acura Design Center. But they have already created an exciting Acura Advanced Sports Car concept. Before I show it to you, I want to emphasize that this vehicle is about more than just great styling. As we advance toward building a car like this, I can tell you it will feature advanced technology matching our passion for performance. This will include an all-new V10 engine that is Acura's most powerful ever. This front engine vehicle will also feature a new high performance, rear wheel drive version of Acura's Super Handling All-Wheel Drive. Our direction is clear. We plan to Advance, in technology, in design, and in overall performance. This fall, at the Tokyo Motor Show, we will showcase the next stage in our advancement. But today, we have an exciting idea for the next Acura super sports car. I hope you like this exciting new concept, and the direction for the Acura brand. Thank you.
7/18/07: Mid year speech “Based on a comprehensive evaluation of the current market environment, Honda will reassess its basic plan and delay the introduction of Acura brand in Japan for two years or so from its original plan of fall 2008”.
10/23/07: from Autocar interview with Fukui: The next Honda NSX will not be a hybrid, but it is definitely coming, according to Takeo Fukui. In an exclusive interview given to Autocar, the Honda CEO scotched rumours that the new supercar had been postponed indefinitely, and that it would run a petrol-electric powertrain; the latest information is that it’ll be launched at the next Japanese motor show in 2009, and be badged as an Acura. “The new supercar is necessary for Honda,” Fukui told Autocar. He also confirmed that it would be powered by a V10 petrol engine currently still in development, but that engine wouldn't be getting any assistance from an electric motor. “The new NSX must have speed and be easy to drive and be considerate to the enviroment. But it’s not a hybrid,” said Fukui.
There is no new NSX, I consider the NSX dead as Honda doesn't seem to have any interest in a mid engine design anymore. :frown: I'll just cherish the one I have and move on. :smile:
