Acura: NSX News
#4201
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ Wrong......because the album actually exists.
NSX is vaporware.
NSX is vaporware.
#4202
Team Owner
HSC concept was released in 2003..... it has been 11 fucking years...
people wait less for space shuttle.
people wait less for space shuttle.
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#4203
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ This thing, sadly, will look nothing like the HSC.
That shipped sailed long ago.
This is the new more generic design NSX.
More vanilla, if you will.
It's the Acura way.
That shipped sailed long ago.
This is the new more generic design NSX.
More vanilla, if you will.
It's the Acura way.
#4204
I feel the need...
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#4206
The sizzle in the Steak
Truth be told, the NSX concept is nothing in terms of a grand design compared to what the HSC was when it hit the scene.
The NSX concept was "nice", but nobody fell out of their chairs.
...but then again who really cares, this thing may never see the light of day.
#4207
Some dude
This car would have been killer if it had come to reality. The new NSX concept is nice, but nothing earth shattering.
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#4209
Some dude
#4211
The sizzle in the Steak
#4212
Team Owner
because he said 2015 NSX?
#4213
AZ Community Team
#4214
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From here: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...d-for-goodwood
The latest iteration of the Acura NSX and Honda Civic Type R concept cars will be on show at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. next month, marking the first time that the two vehicles will be shown together. Both are due to enter production next year, though show goers will only be treated with static displays as there are no plans to race them in Goodwood’s famous hill climb.
Fans will, however, be able to race remote-controlled versions of both cars around a specially designed track. A live leader board and race footage will run on a big screen on Honda’s stand throughout the Festival, with races also uploaded to YouTube.
As for their eventual production versions, only the NSX is due on these shores. In fact the car is being developed here and will be produced at a new plant in Ohio for worldwide distribution. Sporting a three-motor electric hybrid powertrain with a twin-turbocharged V-6 at the top of the billing, the NSX could generate up to Nissan GT-R levels of power—or beyond—while laying it down through a dual-clutch gearbox and Acura’s through-the-road Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system.
Sadly, the Civic Type R is forbidden fruit for U.S. readers. Powering the car will be Honda’s new direct-injected and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The engine will also come with VTEC variable valve timing and should deliver at least 280 horsepower, though more likely 300-plus-hp, through the front wheels. Prototypes are testing at the Nürburgring and are being benchmarked against the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG.
The 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed runs from June 26-29 on the grounds of Goodwood House in the south of England. Head to our dedicated hub for more coverage of the event.
Fans will, however, be able to race remote-controlled versions of both cars around a specially designed track. A live leader board and race footage will run on a big screen on Honda’s stand throughout the Festival, with races also uploaded to YouTube.
As for their eventual production versions, only the NSX is due on these shores. In fact the car is being developed here and will be produced at a new plant in Ohio for worldwide distribution. Sporting a three-motor electric hybrid powertrain with a twin-turbocharged V-6 at the top of the billing, the NSX could generate up to Nissan GT-R levels of power—or beyond—while laying it down through a dual-clutch gearbox and Acura’s through-the-road Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system.
Sadly, the Civic Type R is forbidden fruit for U.S. readers. Powering the car will be Honda’s new direct-injected and turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The engine will also come with VTEC variable valve timing and should deliver at least 280 horsepower, though more likely 300-plus-hp, through the front wheels. Prototypes are testing at the Nürburgring and are being benchmarked against the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG.
The 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed runs from June 26-29 on the grounds of Goodwood House in the south of England. Head to our dedicated hub for more coverage of the event.
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#4216
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#4218
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So they arent even far enough along to have one driving at goodwood to tease people with it???
#4219
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ Now you want an NSX that actually moves under its own power?!?!?!
You sir, ask for too much!!
You sir, ask for too much!!
#4220
6G TLX-S
I bet the UK people will keep asking "what the heck is ACURA ? because the NSX's here are all HONDA NSX !"
#4221
The sizzle in the Steak
^^ Quite a few people in N.A. say "what the heck is ACURA" as well.
...or quite a few times it's "What the heck is THAT!"
...or quite a few times it's "What the heck is THAT!"
#4223
The sizzle in the Steak
#4225
Engineer
What is the value of a static display? It will likely be 99% the same as the last concept...
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#4227
Engineer
Other brands use the concepts as a way to show off a general design direction that they are considering. Then based on the reaction, evolve from there. The Acura approach is to finish the design and then a bit extra chrome, wheels, big brakes, and boom! There's your concept...
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Talk to you guys in 23 years!
Go Honda!
#4232
Team Owner
Super Handling AWD is not so super afterall. LOL
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#4234
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Confirmed, static NSX display only at Goodwood. Booooooooooooo!
Right from Honda's PR published yesterday:
http://newsroom.honda.co.uk/en/corpo...etail/?id=4115
NSX is vaporware, just like the SH-RLX, for now.
Right from Honda's PR published yesterday:
http://newsroom.honda.co.uk/en/corpo...etail/?id=4115
Countdown to Goodwood – Honda winners past and present ready to take on legendary Hillclimb
- Honda winners on two and four wheels to tackle Hillclimb on-board iconic machines including Honda’s first GP winner and the most successful 500cc racing bike of all time
- Special guest Bruno Senna to get behind the wheel of the highly acclaimed McLaren MP4/4
- UK debut of Civic Type R and NSX Concept models ahead of launch in 2015
With four days to go until the 21st Goodwood Festival of Speed, a group of Honda winners past and present are looking forward to taking on the famous Hillclimb on-board some very special machines.
First out of the paddock on Friday morning will be touring car stalwart Gabriele Tarquini behind the wheel of the RA272; the iconic car in which Richie Ginther scooped Honda’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix victory in Mexico in 1965. With 19 WTCC wins under his belt, Gabriele is currently driving for the 2013 Championship-winning Castrol Honda WTCC team.
Continuing on four wheels, Saturday afternoon will see a special appearance from Bruno Senna in the car that powered his uncle to a championship-winning eight GP victories in the 1988 season. The McLaren Honda MP4/4 is one of the most successful F1 cars ever built; winning 15 of the 16 Grand Prix in 1988.
Honda is also looking forward to welcoming to Goodwood two icons of motorcycle racing, Freddie Spencer and Stuart Graham. Starting out in dirt track racing at the age of just four, ‘Fast Freddie’ became the youngest premium class winner in 1982 at just 20 years old; now an honour of Honda's latest young-gun, Marc Marquez. He went on to take three world championships in the eighties, including both the 250cc and 500cc titles in one season, all on a Honda. Freddie will take on the Goodwood Hillclimb on the NSR500, the machine which powered him to victory in the 1985 Championship. Widely regarded as the most successful bike in 500cc GP history, the NSR500 has 10 Championships and more than 100 GP wins to its credit.
Stuart Graham, son of 1949 500cc World Champion Leslie Graham, won the Isle of Man TT in 1967, the same year in which he took two Grand Prix victories in just his second year of competition. Somewhat uniquely Stuart went on to successfully switch from two wheels to four, winning the RAC Tourist Trophy in a Chevrolet Camaro in both 1974 and 1975. Stuart’s trusty steed for the weekend is the RC164, the four-cylinder 250cc racer upon which Jim Redman won the 1963 World Championship.
A Honda legend requiring very little introduction is 21 times Isle of Man TT winner, John McGuinness. Most recently John was part of the Honda TT Legends Endurance World Championship Team but now concentrates on road-racing disciplines with Honda Racing.
Alongside John - running the Honda Racing CBR1000RR - will be the current Pata Honda World Superbike pairing of Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea, taking the Pata Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade up the hill.
Son of the legendary Ron Haslam, Leon started out in schoolboy motocross at the age of nine, and by his teens had competed in both British and International championships. Similarly Jonathan won his first motocross title in 1997 at just ten years old, going on to become the youngest ever rider to secure a British Superbike (BSB) pole, in 2005. Jonathan has a ten year career in road racing under his belt, the last five in World Superbike (SBK) with Honda.
Completing Honda’s winning line-up in the paddock at Goodwood will be Japanese racer, Takuya Izawa. Experienced across F3, Super GP and Super Formula, Takuya is currently driving in GP2 for France-based ART Grand Prix. Takuya’s fast progression through the ranks is in no small part thanks to the support of the Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP), a joint initiative between Honda and McLaren Racing aiming to nurture highly talented young racers. Takuya will negotiate the Hillclimb in the McLaren Honda MP4/4.
If that’s not enough to inspire and excite festival-goers, the four day celebration of the finest in motorsport will also see plenty of other Honda action away from the track. The Civic Type R and NSX Concept models will make their UK debut as they take centre stage on the Honda stand, ahead of the launch of the production models in 2015. As well as getting up close with the new concepts, visitors will get the chance to race them – with the stand turned into a miniature race track for budding drivers to compete with special-edition remote control models. A live leader board and race footage will run on the big screen on the stand throughout the Festival, with races also uploaded to a YouTube playlist allowing players to savour and share their moment of glory.
Finally, continuing the theme of getting festival-goers involved, Honda will once again host an off-road experience offering the chance to take to two wheels on a selection of the company’s latest off-road motorcycles. A specially created course just next to the famed Hillclimb will offer the opportunity to learn the basics of riding on dirt in 20 minute taster sessions, under the guidance of experienced instructors.
- Honda winners on two and four wheels to tackle Hillclimb on-board iconic machines including Honda’s first GP winner and the most successful 500cc racing bike of all time
- Special guest Bruno Senna to get behind the wheel of the highly acclaimed McLaren MP4/4
- UK debut of Civic Type R and NSX Concept models ahead of launch in 2015
With four days to go until the 21st Goodwood Festival of Speed, a group of Honda winners past and present are looking forward to taking on the famous Hillclimb on-board some very special machines.
First out of the paddock on Friday morning will be touring car stalwart Gabriele Tarquini behind the wheel of the RA272; the iconic car in which Richie Ginther scooped Honda’s first Formula 1 Grand Prix victory in Mexico in 1965. With 19 WTCC wins under his belt, Gabriele is currently driving for the 2013 Championship-winning Castrol Honda WTCC team.
Continuing on four wheels, Saturday afternoon will see a special appearance from Bruno Senna in the car that powered his uncle to a championship-winning eight GP victories in the 1988 season. The McLaren Honda MP4/4 is one of the most successful F1 cars ever built; winning 15 of the 16 Grand Prix in 1988.
Honda is also looking forward to welcoming to Goodwood two icons of motorcycle racing, Freddie Spencer and Stuart Graham. Starting out in dirt track racing at the age of just four, ‘Fast Freddie’ became the youngest premium class winner in 1982 at just 20 years old; now an honour of Honda's latest young-gun, Marc Marquez. He went on to take three world championships in the eighties, including both the 250cc and 500cc titles in one season, all on a Honda. Freddie will take on the Goodwood Hillclimb on the NSR500, the machine which powered him to victory in the 1985 Championship. Widely regarded as the most successful bike in 500cc GP history, the NSR500 has 10 Championships and more than 100 GP wins to its credit.
Stuart Graham, son of 1949 500cc World Champion Leslie Graham, won the Isle of Man TT in 1967, the same year in which he took two Grand Prix victories in just his second year of competition. Somewhat uniquely Stuart went on to successfully switch from two wheels to four, winning the RAC Tourist Trophy in a Chevrolet Camaro in both 1974 and 1975. Stuart’s trusty steed for the weekend is the RC164, the four-cylinder 250cc racer upon which Jim Redman won the 1963 World Championship.
A Honda legend requiring very little introduction is 21 times Isle of Man TT winner, John McGuinness. Most recently John was part of the Honda TT Legends Endurance World Championship Team but now concentrates on road-racing disciplines with Honda Racing.
Alongside John - running the Honda Racing CBR1000RR - will be the current Pata Honda World Superbike pairing of Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea, taking the Pata Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade up the hill.
Son of the legendary Ron Haslam, Leon started out in schoolboy motocross at the age of nine, and by his teens had competed in both British and International championships. Similarly Jonathan won his first motocross title in 1997 at just ten years old, going on to become the youngest ever rider to secure a British Superbike (BSB) pole, in 2005. Jonathan has a ten year career in road racing under his belt, the last five in World Superbike (SBK) with Honda.
Completing Honda’s winning line-up in the paddock at Goodwood will be Japanese racer, Takuya Izawa. Experienced across F3, Super GP and Super Formula, Takuya is currently driving in GP2 for France-based ART Grand Prix. Takuya’s fast progression through the ranks is in no small part thanks to the support of the Honda Formula Dream Project (HFDP), a joint initiative between Honda and McLaren Racing aiming to nurture highly talented young racers. Takuya will negotiate the Hillclimb in the McLaren Honda MP4/4.
If that’s not enough to inspire and excite festival-goers, the four day celebration of the finest in motorsport will also see plenty of other Honda action away from the track. The Civic Type R and NSX Concept models will make their UK debut as they take centre stage on the Honda stand, ahead of the launch of the production models in 2015. As well as getting up close with the new concepts, visitors will get the chance to race them – with the stand turned into a miniature race track for budding drivers to compete with special-edition remote control models. A live leader board and race footage will run on the big screen on the stand throughout the Festival, with races also uploaded to a YouTube playlist allowing players to savour and share their moment of glory.
Finally, continuing the theme of getting festival-goers involved, Honda will once again host an off-road experience offering the chance to take to two wheels on a selection of the company’s latest off-road motorcycles. A specially created course just next to the famed Hillclimb will offer the opportunity to learn the basics of riding on dirt in 20 minute taster sessions, under the guidance of experienced instructors.
#4235
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Seriously, is anyone at Honda/Acura capable of common sense or have the ability to think a head a little?
#4236
Senior Moderator
Sigh.
Well, here's the NSX used for the hill climb...at least we know this car works and is not vapor...
Well, here's the NSX used for the hill climb...at least we know this car works and is not vapor...
#4237
Engineer
So how about that NSX at Goodwood? Haha...
Plenty of videos of all the other cars that went on runs, yet barely any coverage of static displays like the NSX. I wonder what Honda hoped to achieve with that strategy???
Plenty of videos of all the other cars that went on runs, yet barely any coverage of static displays like the NSX. I wonder what Honda hoped to achieve with that strategy???
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Sigh. Honda hates us.
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