wildeklave

The new NSX is a high performance 550 HP super car that will cost about $150k.

I wonder if Acura should look into a roadster version that more people can afford.

Chevy does this with the Camaro and Corvette.

The Camaro starts in the $20's k and goes up to the $70+k for the z28.
The Corvette starts in the $50's k and goes up to close to $100k

Maybe Acura should create a roadster and convertible version using the Engine that is used for the RLX / TLX. Since Acura does not offer a coupe this can be that car. This can be a vehicle starting around $45k and going up to around $65-75k fully loaded. They would need to tone down the trim styling a bit to differentiate it from the more expensive version. There is a car buying segment that wants a coupe / fun car. Some want it as their primary vehicle while others like it as a weekend / 2ndary vehicle.

It could compete in this segment with the:
Audi TT
3 Series convertible
C Class Coupe / E Class convertible
IS 350 convertible or RC Coupe

2012wagon

So you are asking for a modern day CL/Legend coupe type of car?

Rockstar21

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they will make a better version of the new NSX in the following year/s. but not a lesser version.

justnspace

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why do people like to make up shit!?

TacoBello

a lesser version of the NSX... no. But that doesn't rule out them making some kind of sports car that has very little to do with the NSX. With Honda announcing the release of those turbo VTEC four bangers, I'm starting to think that honda/acura may have a pulse again.

Time will tell. There's rumours of the s2000 making a comeback for Honda, which we all know there is not an Acura variant of. Maybe this time there might be.

TacoBello

because if you never dream, you'll never break beyond boundaries.

As the OP put it, there really isn't a manufacturer out there that doesn't have a sports car. Acura will have a super car. They just need to fill the void.

2012wagon

Internetz gives them the powah

2012wagon

I have been dreaming of a V8 RWD Acura Sedan for as long as I can remember.

But like MLK, my dreams don't come true

justnspace

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its very unlikely that the OP and anyone else that is making up these imaginary cars work for acura.

again, why make up an imaginary vehicle with imaginary specs?!

wildeklave

not trying to start issues. Was just thinking that the NSX is a very very nice car but at a very elite level. Acura has a void in the coupe / roadster segment. Was thinking an NSX variant may work. For all we know this variant can be the S2000 from Honda or a reincarnation of the RSX.

justnspace

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For all we know Acura placed that void there on purpose.


the end of coupes.
fin.

until acura comes back and says there will be a coupe, you're just making things up. a la "what if" style

justnspace

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and we can play the "what if" game all day.

CARLOS10

No. If Porsshe built a 911 Carrera with 150HP for $ 45,000 will outsell the Camry.
This NSX with 140HP for $ 35,000 will outsell even the Accord.
I will take a Lambo Aventador 110HP for $ 20,000.

2012wagon

If you look at the demographic of the Accord, you would see that your statement is not correct.

justnspace

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wildellave; i didnt mean to stop you from playing the what if game.

im sorry and lets continue playing!


Acura needs to put the twin turbo drive train into one of its sedans

wildeklave

talking about what if's there is a poster on the RDX board who is suggesting Acura jump into the compact SUV area to compete with the Audi Q3 and Mercedes GLA.

Acura likes to keep it simple with few vehicle offerings. With the vehicles they offer they have limited variants. Having 2 engines and 3 trim levels is a big deal for Acura while the Germans may have 2-3 gas engines, a Diesel variant, maybe a hybrid, 2-3 trims, a sport version (ie. M / AMG), and maybe a coupe variant for each vehicle. Plus the Germans seem to have a long lineup of vehicles 2-3 times the size of Acura.

iutodd

If Acura was going to do anything else with the set up (MR) from the NSX I'd like to see a Cayman competitor.

The Cayman is a mid engine sports car and starts at $52K with a 275 hp NA flat six that revs to 7800 rpm and weighs 2900 lbs.

We don't know the specs of the 75 degree engine in the NSX just yet...but the Honda Indycar engine is a 2.2L 75 degree V6 that revs to 12,000. I'm guessing the NSX engine is bigger than 2.2L - probably 3.0-3.8L but I'm guessing the engines are somewhat related...especially given the relatively short development time of the NSX. The press release photos show a 7500 redline but the rumor is that that isn't necessarily true.

The NSX is 4 inches longer than the Cayman and has quite a bit more wheelbase and is a bit wider but it's fairly close.

Take out the Hybrid system and lose 350 lbs, take out the Turbo system, maybe make it a bit shorter and narrower...put a version of the 75 degree V6 that revs to 8000, use basically the same suspension as the NSX...Cayman competitor.

Also remember that Acura is being quite specific with the NSX competitors: 458, R8 V10+, 911 Turbo.

They could be just as specific here and say: Cayman S, F-type S...

Nukem

Honda has been tossing out ideas of a S2K replacer and even been debating an AWD sports coupe under the Acura line up, but nothing official. All that was said was that by 2017 they would like to have SH-AWD standard in their vehicles.