Sorry, that was a cheap shot. I have owned 5 Corvettes in my past. The last two I purchased new. I was really disappointed in the overall ownership process. I never felt that way with the NSX whether it was our new91, 2001, or the 2017. Having said that, it is highly unlikely that we will see a drop top NSX in the near future if at all. So I can understand why you would want a convertible. The Corvette convertible is probably the cheapest new car you can purchase with that level of performance. So go for it.
I hear you but have to say that the NSX has never joined that group. If you go back in time to the first NSX, it was all about balanced performance. Power for powers sake was not their bag. Even when you consider the NSX R version it was not a giant leap in horsepower but an overall improvement in everything. They tightened up the suspension, improved on the steering, changed tires, etcetera, but it was always an NSX. No doubt the new Corvette Z06 if in fact it has a flat plane crank and duel overhead cams will certainly make the corvette a much better car then it currently is. I have to believe it will add a significant amount to the overall price. When the first duel cam heads were added to the Corvette many years ago it doubled the price of the car. So I would imagine that a new engine would add probably $35k+ to the price. That would still be a bargain of a price for the level of performance. The problem would be that it is just another Corvette, lost in the sea of corvettes. After awhile they all look the same. The build quality would still be significantly behind the NSX. We have a unique car that will always be special.
That is interesting to go from mid to front mounted engine. Serious engineering.
I believe you captured the essence of having an NSX. Well said.
I was noting that Japanese culture is many-sided and I meant it as a compliment.
Ok, I will bite. The new corvette looks "Lambo" like (hard lines) to me especially in the front. It is not bad looking per say. The rear end is what eventually gets me upset. It looks as if they were trying too hard. Simple is better. So just based upon the outside I like most of the looks. Having owned at least 5 corvettes in the past I admit that they were enticing until I found the first gen NSX. I recall back in the early 2000s when Uehara asked me what cars I liked, the one that came up first was the British Aston Martin. He nodded approval. That car knows how to handle curves like no other car. I feel the same way when I look at the NSX. It is curved and flows nicely. While I find the front end with all the honey comb bits busy, overall once up to the hood and fenders I am feeling pretty good. This car is a keeper. Docjohn that is a good question. GM always throws a lot of technology into their flagship cars. The problem is that it appears more like an arcade game then a serious machine. Again sometimes simple or less is better. My Volvo XC90 T8 has a shitload of technology but they do a great job of hiding it. It is accessible if needed but otherwise does not take away from the flow.
