Acura: NSX News
03-21-2006, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
Hopefully they keep the mid-engine layout. And hopefully the front-engine layout translates into a different coupe for the Acura line-up. 
03-21-2006, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Okay...make up your minds, Honda. 
First they say DB9...now it's the Gallardo and F430. But, I'm sure this is great news for the people who were thumbing there noses at the DB9-fighter...
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/...009-acura-nsx/
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New details emerge on the 2009 Acura NSX
The 2009 Honda/Acura NSX will target the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo, according to Britain’s AutoExpress magazine. Currently, the automaker is said to be testing two “stunning” prototypes — one with a front-engine layout, and one with a mid-engine, like the previous model. The car will have a 500 horsepower V10 and all-wheel-drive — as indicated by previous reports — and will also set the stage for a new design direction at Acura, according to AE. Recently, Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport said the new NSX would be something of a rand tourer and target Aston Martin. Given the use of a high-revving V10 engine, we tend to agree with the AutoExpress analysis. (Pictured right is a Honda supercar concept that might give some hints to the design of the new NSX).
First they say DB9...now it's the Gallardo and F430. But, I'm sure this is great news for the people who were thumbing there noses at the DB9-fighter...
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/03/...009-acura-nsx/
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New details emerge on the 2009 Acura NSX
The 2009 Honda/Acura NSX will target the Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo, according to Britain’s AutoExpress magazine. Currently, the automaker is said to be testing two “stunning” prototypes — one with a front-engine layout, and one with a mid-engine, like the previous model. The car will have a 500 horsepower V10 and all-wheel-drive — as indicated by previous reports — and will also set the stage for a new design direction at Acura, according to AE. Recently, Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport said the new NSX would be something of a rand tourer and target Aston Martin. Given the use of a high-revving V10 engine, we tend to agree with the AutoExpress analysis. (Pictured right is a Honda supercar concept that might give some hints to the design of the new NSX).
I was thumbing my nose!!! ...and 
to this news!
03-22-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by gocubsgo55
i still think 500 HP on an AWD vehicle is far too little. How light can they make it?
03-22-2006, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by DownUnder
They should aim higher at the Ford GT.
03-22-2006, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TL CHROMETIDE
I'd buy a high-priced Acura if it can match Ferraris and Lambos. Imagine the bragging rights. "My Acura took your Gallardo!!!!"
03-22-2006, 07:05 PM
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Must be the same people whispering to the auto press. Tidbit from Edmunds, which doesn't really say anything new.
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109734
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=109734
TOKYO — Work on Honda's replacement for the much loved Acura NSX supercar is progressing, and Honda has Ferrari's F430 in its sights with the new car.
Prototypes are already testing in Japan, according to company insiders, and the car is said to be based on the stunning HSC concept car of 2003. The car's styling is said to preview an all-new design direction for Honda's U.S. upscale brand, Acura. But different drivetrain layouts are under evaluation: midengined (like the old NSX) and front-engined prototypes are reportedly being tested.
The new model is designed to challenge the Ferrari F430, the Lamborghini Gallardo and the forthcoming Lexus supercar, and Honda wants to reinforce its race-bred Formula 1 credibility with the car, which is expected to hit showrooms in 2009.
Power is expected to come from a high-revving, normally aspirated 500-hp, V10 engine, with electronically controlled all-wheel drive derived from the next-generation Legend sedan.
What this means to you: The old NSX is a hard act to follow, but Honda's engineers are undoubtedly up to the task.
Prototypes are already testing in Japan, according to company insiders, and the car is said to be based on the stunning HSC concept car of 2003. The car's styling is said to preview an all-new design direction for Honda's U.S. upscale brand, Acura. But different drivetrain layouts are under evaluation: midengined (like the old NSX) and front-engined prototypes are reportedly being tested.
The new model is designed to challenge the Ferrari F430, the Lamborghini Gallardo and the forthcoming Lexus supercar, and Honda wants to reinforce its race-bred Formula 1 credibility with the car, which is expected to hit showrooms in 2009.
Power is expected to come from a high-revving, normally aspirated 500-hp, V10 engine, with electronically controlled all-wheel drive derived from the next-generation Legend sedan.
What this means to you: The old NSX is a hard act to follow, but Honda's engineers are undoubtedly up to the task.
03-24-2006, 01:14 PM
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V-10 NSX (with F430 in site) Testing is in Progress!
Looks like a mid or front engined NSX is comming after all.............
From: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=109734#2
TOKYO — Work on Honda's replacement for the much loved Acura NSX supercar is progressing, and Honda has Ferrari's F430 in its sights with the new car.
Prototypes are already testing in Japan, according to company insiders, and the car is said to be based on the stunning HSC concept car of 2003. The car's styling is said to preview an all-new design direction for Honda's U.S. upscale brand, Acura. But different drivetrain layouts are under evaluation: midengined (like the old NSX) and front-engined prototypes are reportedly being tested.
The new model is designed to challenge the Ferrari F430, the Lamborghini Gallardo and the forthcoming Lexus supercar, and Honda wants to reinforce its race-bred Formula 1 credibility with the car, which is expected to hit showrooms in 2009.
Power is expected to come from a high-revving, normally aspirated 500-hp, V10 engine, with electronically controlled all-wheel drive derived from the next-generation Legend sedan.
What this means to you: The old NSX is a hard act to follow, but Honda's engineers are undoubtedly up to the task.
From: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=109734#2
TOKYO — Work on Honda's replacement for the much loved Acura NSX supercar is progressing, and Honda has Ferrari's F430 in its sights with the new car.
Prototypes are already testing in Japan, according to company insiders, and the car is said to be based on the stunning HSC concept car of 2003. The car's styling is said to preview an all-new design direction for Honda's U.S. upscale brand, Acura. But different drivetrain layouts are under evaluation: midengined (like the old NSX) and front-engined prototypes are reportedly being tested.
The new model is designed to challenge the Ferrari F430, the Lamborghini Gallardo and the forthcoming Lexus supercar, and Honda wants to reinforce its race-bred Formula 1 credibility with the car, which is expected to hit showrooms in 2009.
Power is expected to come from a high-revving, normally aspirated 500-hp, V10 engine, with electronically controlled all-wheel drive derived from the next-generation Legend sedan.
What this means to you: The old NSX is a hard act to follow, but Honda's engineers are undoubtedly up to the task.
03-24-2006, 01:54 PM
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They are gonna use the Legend MAX engine
Its a v8 le mans engine developed in conjunction with Mugen. Those individual throttle bodies 
This particular Le Mans car:
Layout: 90° V8
Displacement: 4000 cc
Horsepower: 590+ hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque: 383 lb-ft. @ 7500 rpm
Restrictor: 33.4mm(2) or 46.8mm(1)
Clutch: Carbon, 5.5", 4-plate
Length: 559 mm (not including fly wheel)
Width: 720 mm
Height: 577 mm
Crank height: 92 mm
Weight: 131 Kg
03-24-2006, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Edr0e
They are gonna use the Legend MAX engine
Its a v8 le mans engine developed in conjunction with Mugen. Those individual throttle bodies This particular Le Mans car:
Layout: 90° V8
Displacement: 4000 cc
Horsepower: 590+ hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque: 383 lb-ft. @ 7500 rpm
Restrictor: 33.4mm(2) or 46.8mm(1)
Clutch: Carbon, 5.5", 4-plate
Length: 559 mm (not including fly wheel)
Width: 720 mm
Height: 577 mm
Crank height: 92 mm
Weight: 131 Kg
03-24-2006, 04:50 PM
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hmmm...so this NSX is designed to compete with the F430 and Gallardo of today.....by 2009 the F(fill in the blank) and gallardo will be even better...so would the '09 NSX be late to the competition?
03-24-2006, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cambo
its already been stated to be a v10, so no, it will not use the Legend Max motor.
I assumed they were talking about the V8 because they stated the LEGEND. Heres a v10 from their F1 program
Heres the v10 legend
03-26-2006, 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
hmmm...so this NSX is designed to compete with the F430 and Gallardo of today.....by 2009 the F(fill in the blank) and gallardo will be even better...so would the '09 NSX be late to the competition?
03-27-2006, 08:57 AM
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Exclusive Video Animation: 2009 Acura NSX
Exclusive Video Animation: 2009 Acura NSX
We venture into the future to speculate on Acura's V10 supercar
By Ed Hellwig Email
Date posted: 03-23-2006
It only had 270 horsepower and the interior of a Prelude, yet the 1991 Acura NSX was still an exotic. To keep weight down, aluminum was used for the body, chassis and suspension. Instead of more traditional V8 or V12 power, the NSX used a mid-mounted 3.0-liter V6. What it lacked in displacement, it made up for with variable valve timing and titanium connecting rods, the first ever in a production car.
Then there was the $65,000 price tag, cheap for its class but expensive for an Acura. The brand was only five years old at the time and its only other model was the $30K Legend sedan. No one expected a car like the NSX from a brand like Acura, and that was the whole point.
It was obvious the company exhausted its resources on the car, as little changed over its 15-year life span. The engine got a little more power, a Targa model was added, and a facelift gave it a new look in 2003. By then, Acura had become a full-fledged luxury brand so enthusiasts fully expected a new NSX. In 2005, production of the NSX officially ended with no word from Acura on a replacement.
Earlier this year, Acura finally fessed up and admitted it's working on an all-new NSX. Other than confirming it will have V10 power, Acura announced few additional details. So we decided to do a little digging, consulting our contacts in Japan and a well-connected designer in Europe. With their help, we were able to put together this exclusive video slide show on the next-generation NSX. It may not be exact, but until the car debuts in a couple of years it's as close as you're going to get.
PLAY VIDEO
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=109733#3
We venture into the future to speculate on Acura's V10 supercar
By Ed Hellwig Email
Date posted: 03-23-2006
It only had 270 horsepower and the interior of a Prelude, yet the 1991 Acura NSX was still an exotic. To keep weight down, aluminum was used for the body, chassis and suspension. Instead of more traditional V8 or V12 power, the NSX used a mid-mounted 3.0-liter V6. What it lacked in displacement, it made up for with variable valve timing and titanium connecting rods, the first ever in a production car.
Then there was the $65,000 price tag, cheap for its class but expensive for an Acura. The brand was only five years old at the time and its only other model was the $30K Legend sedan. No one expected a car like the NSX from a brand like Acura, and that was the whole point.
It was obvious the company exhausted its resources on the car, as little changed over its 15-year life span. The engine got a little more power, a Targa model was added, and a facelift gave it a new look in 2003. By then, Acura had become a full-fledged luxury brand so enthusiasts fully expected a new NSX. In 2005, production of the NSX officially ended with no word from Acura on a replacement.
Earlier this year, Acura finally fessed up and admitted it's working on an all-new NSX. Other than confirming it will have V10 power, Acura announced few additional details. So we decided to do a little digging, consulting our contacts in Japan and a well-connected designer in Europe. With their help, we were able to put together this exclusive video slide show on the next-generation NSX. It may not be exact, but until the car debuts in a couple of years it's as close as you're going to get.
PLAY VIDEO
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=109733#3
03-27-2006, 07:55 PM
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I'm wondering if the sub-nsx that vtec.net has had on it's model matrix will turn out to be a lower cost v6 (or v8) version of the v10 NSX ...
03-28-2006, 08:23 PM
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I think the NSX will continue as a mid-engine, and as such will not look like these drawings. Perhaps that front engine car really is another Acura coupe being worked on.
03-28-2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by phile
I think the NSX will continue as a mid-engine, and as such will not look like these drawings. Perhaps that front engine car really is another Acura coupe being worked on.
The front engine car should go up against the G Coupe.
03-28-2006, 11:17 PM
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Can't wait for the unveiling...
03-28-2006, 11:59 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by phile
I think the NSX will continue as a mid-engine, and as such will not look like these drawings. Perhaps that front engine car really is another Acura coupe being worked on.