I got my new R&T today (Nov '07 issue) and there is a good article entitled "Future Shock", which speaks about some of the upcoming cars... I don't even have to tell you - yes there is an article on the 2011 NSX successor:
"At this year's NAIAS, Acura unveiled the ASCC, a design study for the next generation NSX. That a replacement for the NSX is due out soon is irrefutable - a test car in a form of a stretched S2K was seen testing a few months ago. But don't be fooled into thinking the next NSX will look like a stretched S2K.
We've heard that Honda is still in the process of designing the car, and has not decided yet whether it will resemble the Batmobile-like concoction we saw in Detroit. Our sources in Japan have told us that the production version will most likely have exposed headlightsand a reworked hood. The dimensions should remain close to the show car's because the next generation NSX will be a grand tourer instead of a pure sports car like the original model. (NOTE: :frown: :frown: )
Under the hood will be a new V-10. Reports indicate it will be a 4.5 liter unit with Super-VTEC technology that will produce about 500 BHP at around 8000 RPM. It will come mated to a paddle-shift semiautomatic transmission, probably a double-clutch type like Audi/VW DSG.
There is still debate about whether the car will be equipped with the SH-AWD system that's currently on the RL, RDX and MDX. If Not, then expect a front-engine/rear-drive layout. Either way, the future Acura will go head-to-head with Lexus' soon-to-be-out super GT. The next generation NSX, which may be ready by 2010, will come with a hefty price tag. We hear preliminary estimates of $100,000 to $130,000. - SM"
My .02: This car doesn't look too bad. I would love to see Honda chop off the top, reduce the size and make this into the next S2000.... but not the NSX.
Pick up this issue and look at some other upcoming cars in there - McLaren, the next Ferrari supercar, the sexy new 7-Series, Audi R4, Nissan 370Z, Hyndai Tiburon, Porsche Panamera and the M3 convertible... among others!
"At this year's NAIAS, Acura unveiled the ASCC, a design study for the next generation NSX. That a replacement for the NSX is due out soon is irrefutable - a test car in a form of a stretched S2K was seen testing a few months ago. But don't be fooled into thinking the next NSX will look like a stretched S2K.
We've heard that Honda is still in the process of designing the car, and has not decided yet whether it will resemble the Batmobile-like concoction we saw in Detroit. Our sources in Japan have told us that the production version will most likely have exposed headlightsand a reworked hood. The dimensions should remain close to the show car's because the next generation NSX will be a grand tourer instead of a pure sports car like the original model. (NOTE: :frown: :frown: )
Under the hood will be a new V-10. Reports indicate it will be a 4.5 liter unit with Super-VTEC technology that will produce about 500 BHP at around 8000 RPM. It will come mated to a paddle-shift semiautomatic transmission, probably a double-clutch type like Audi/VW DSG.
There is still debate about whether the car will be equipped with the SH-AWD system that's currently on the RL, RDX and MDX. If Not, then expect a front-engine/rear-drive layout. Either way, the future Acura will go head-to-head with Lexus' soon-to-be-out super GT. The next generation NSX, which may be ready by 2010, will come with a hefty price tag. We hear preliminary estimates of $100,000 to $130,000. - SM"
My .02: This car doesn't look too bad. I would love to see Honda chop off the top, reduce the size and make this into the next S2000.... but not the NSX.
Pick up this issue and look at some other upcoming cars in there - McLaren, the next Ferrari supercar, the sexy new 7-Series, Audi R4, Nissan 370Z, Hyndai Tiburon, Porsche Panamera and the M3 convertible... among others!
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