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#2962
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and a lower produced vehicle is better for R&D (warranty issues do not go into the hundred of thousands of cars) kinda like the NSX back in 91 for honda (the MDX is now honda's testbed basically, or even the RL to some extent)
#2963
Fahrvergnügen'd
but they do have some experience with FI though, so can't rule that out completely (and you gotta have a first for everything )
and a lower produced vehicle is better for R&D (warranty issues do not go into the hundred of thousands of cars) kinda like the NSX back in 91 for honda (the MDX is now honda's testbed basically, or even the RL to some extent)
and a lower produced vehicle is better for R&D (warranty issues do not go into the hundred of thousands of cars) kinda like the NSX back in 91 for honda (the MDX is now honda's testbed basically, or even the RL to some extent)
Here's the thing ... Acura doesn't need a 3.5L turbocharged engine. Audi sells a lot of A5s and they are just 2.0Ts with 211hp.
If the car is compelling enough (desirable), less hp won't be an issue.
Acura's problem isn't HP. It's that no one walks into the Acura section at an Auto Show or into an Acura showroom and says, "I have to have that car". Not anymore at least.
#2964
Senior Moderator
for some odd reason i kinda believe it, BUT i dont like the part about it being the "popular 3.5" Really??? Isnt it time for a new engine?
#2965
Fahrvergnügen'd
Keep the weight of the sports car under 3300lbs and you've got a winner ... Or at least until the designers get ahold of it
#2966
Senior Moderator
#2969
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iTrader: (4)
I can't disagree with you there but I guess it depends on what they're doing with this car.
Here's the thing ... Acura doesn't need a 3.5L turbocharged engine. Audi sells a lot of A5s and they are just 2.0Ts with 211hp.
If the car is compelling enough (desirable), less hp won't be an issue.
Acura's problem isn't HP. It's that no one walks into the Acura section at an Auto Show or into an Acura showroom and says, "I have to have that car". Not anymore at least.
Here's the thing ... Acura doesn't need a 3.5L turbocharged engine. Audi sells a lot of A5s and they are just 2.0Ts with 211hp.
If the car is compelling enough (desirable), less hp won't be an issue.
Acura's problem isn't HP. It's that no one walks into the Acura section at an Auto Show or into an Acura showroom and says, "I have to have that car". Not anymore at least.
but then again look at how much Honda got bashed on for the NSX's lack of power compared to others (especially in the later years); so it is going to need something to back it up (i would also say it depends on the pricepoint of where they want the car to be too; like Genesis/STi/EVO OR Corvette/Porsche/Ferrari territory?)
as far as the A5's, there is also the available option of the S5 though, and if people want the actual power, they just go to that route instead
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#2971
6G TLX-S
A force-fed 3.5L V6, arrrr .....
= 400hp, arrrr .....
Nice.
= 400hp, arrrr .....
Nice.
#2972
Senior Moderator
#2973
Safety Car
A Look Back @ Sports Concepts
Acura 2 + 1: 2009
Acura Advanced Sedan Concept: 2007
Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept: 2007
Honda Sports Concept: 2003
Acura DN-X: 2002
Acura Advanced Sedan Concept: 2007
Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept: 2007
Honda Sports Concept: 2003
Acura DN-X: 2002
#2974
My first Avatar....
#2976
What a title it instantly makes me think "Acura Accord". Not that it's a bad thing, but didn't they kill off the CL because it didn't do too well? Time will tell what Acura will conjure up.
When did they come out with the 2+1 concept? at least the wheel/brake setup is nice looking?
When did they come out with the 2+1 concept? at least the wheel/brake setup is nice looking?
#2979
Race Director
#2981
The sizzle in the Steak
3.5 V6 the same old same old......that was the worst part of the information.
New engines by 2020
New engines by 2020
#2983
Three Wheelin'
acura is full of it! until it's in the showroom with a window sticker on it listed for sale, i won't believe a single word coming from any acura/honda execs.
#2985
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iTrader: (4)
WHY redesign it at the moment, if it meets the necessary goals
the most i would want, is like the NSX with the T-top (which also does not have any electric motors up high to add weight again)
basically i want a solid roof/structure over my head, if i ever DO roll a car
#2986
There is a new V6 in the works, and I think it would make the most sense to debut it in this new sports car. Much like the NSX was the first car in North America with VTEC. That a Honda sales consultant could point to the Civic and say "its got VTEC, just like the NSX." That probably sold a lot of Civics back in the day.
#2990
^^ Or that
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In this case, all Honda has said is that they are working on a sports car and Honda has made it very clear that it is NOT going to be a NSX successor and it will NOT be based on the HSV-10 car. But then people are already making things up saying this will be awesome, this will be the next NSX, etc.
#2992
6G TLX-S
^^^^^ Then could it be an Acura badged Accord 2-seater coupe !?
#2993
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Jeez I really hope this doesn't turn into a 20+ page thread and it's another vaporcar.
#2995
#2996
Whats up with RDX owners?
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There is a new V6 in the works, and I think it would make the most sense to debut it in this new sports car. Much like the NSX was the first car in North America with VTEC. That a Honda sales consultant could point to the Civic and say "its got VTEC, just like the NSX." That probably sold a lot of Civics back in the day.
#2997
MechEng
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i would be happy to see a 2 seater MX-5 sized sports car with an RDX power plant and SH-AWD. that thing would fly. in fact, they should call it the Acura FLY.
if its a larger coupe then maybe the RDX motor could be the base model (like a GenCoupe 2.0t), and a 350hp J37 could be the Type S model (Gen 3.6track).
sound good Honda? kbye.
if its a larger coupe then maybe the RDX motor could be the base model (like a GenCoupe 2.0t), and a 350hp J37 could be the Type S model (Gen 3.6track).
sound good Honda? kbye.
#2998
I still think that most people are missing the gist of IMA. I blame Toyota for making it 'seem' like a 'true' hybrid must be able to run electric only. Viewed as a small lightweight 'energy recovery system' that captures wasted energy under braking to re-use it under acceleration. It's simple and efficient and runs the auto-stop seamlessly. I really hate turbos, and hope that they don't go that route. However, if they were add IMA to beef up the bottom end, and run the turbo on the top, you might have a unique and flexible system.
#2999
I'm the Firestarter