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#1721
6G TLX-S
Originally Posted by krio
and maybe not the right moment for a 550 hp supercar...
you know, oil crysis they say...
even the Porsche Carrera is selling worse, and worse...
not really understand Acura cars planning, still.
where are the CL or the RSX successors?
you know, oil crysis they say...
even the Porsche Carrera is selling worse, and worse...
not really understand Acura cars planning, still.
where are the CL or the RSX successors?
Limited production exotic cars, such as Ferrari's and 911 GT3's, still have long waiting lists. As long as they don't mass produce like the Carrera, gas price will have no effect on these high priced exotic cars. For those who can buy $100k cars with ease, even $10 per gallon means nothing to them.
#1722
Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
Acura will not sell "el cheapo" cars any more. Thus, no more RSX successor in the Acura lineup.
Limited production exotic cars, such as Ferrari's and 911 GT3's, still have long waiting lists. As long as they don't mass produce like the Carrera, gas price will have no effect on these high priced exotic cars. For those who can buy $100k cars with ease, even $10 per gallon means nothing to them.
Limited production exotic cars, such as Ferrari's and 911 GT3's, still have long waiting lists. As long as they don't mass produce like the Carrera, gas price will have no effect on these high priced exotic cars. For those who can buy $100k cars with ease, even $10 per gallon means nothing to them.
#1723
Originally Posted by Edward'TLS
Acura will not sell "el cheapo" cars any more. Thus, no more RSX successor in the Acura lineup.
The RSX had so much potential to be an entry level coupe. But no HIDs, no projectors, etc - stuff that would've made it a nice entry level coupe - they left it all out just to keep the price hovering barely above 20K.
#1725
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Gas prices in Europe have been > $6/gal for quite a few years now. Average folks drive cars with little "sewing machine" 4 bangers with lots of manual transmissions. But the wealthy people are still driving their Bentley's, Jaguars, Mercedes and exotics with little regard for the price of fuel.
I was astounded at the number of Bentleys I saw every day on Kensington High Street in London. They were almost commonplace.
Along the same vein, city buses were advertising "Drivers Wanted" on the backs of coaches with starting salaries in the area of $50,000 USD.
I was astounded at the number of Bentleys I saw every day on Kensington High Street in London. They were almost commonplace.
Along the same vein, city buses were advertising "Drivers Wanted" on the backs of coaches with starting salaries in the area of $50,000 USD.
#1726
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
The biggest thing that pisses me off about the release date is probably wont be in gran turismo 5....
#1727
6G TLX-S
Originally Posted by Xpditor
Gas prices in Europe have been > $6/gal for quite a few years now. Average folks drive cars with little "sewing machine" 4 bangers with lots of manual transmissions. But the wealthy people are still driving their Bentley's, Jaguars, Mercedes and exotics with little regard for the price of fuel.
I was astounded at the number of Bentleys I saw every day on Kensington High Street in London. They were almost commonplace.
Along the same vein, city buses were advertising "Drivers Wanted" on the backs of coaches with starting salaries in the area of $50,000 USD.
I was astounded at the number of Bentleys I saw every day on Kensington High Street in London. They were almost commonplace.
Along the same vein, city buses were advertising "Drivers Wanted" on the backs of coaches with starting salaries in the area of $50,000 USD.
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
The biggest thing that pisses me off about the release date is probably wont be in gran turismo 5....
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Originally Posted by chungkopi
if they put another ginormous grille on any other acuras then we need to hire an assassin to kill the man behind the grille.
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#1731
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Originally Posted by Xpditor
Gas prices in Europe have been > $6/gal for quite a few years now.
As has been mentioned at this end of the car buying spectrum gas mileage is not much of a consideration - tho I'm sure the salesfolks at Acura will point out the VCM feature of the car to anyone that cares.
#1732
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Alot of the money the Euros fork over for gas is simply tax imposed by their governments. Its a perfect example of socialism run amok. Just watch Top Gear sometime and listen to them talk about all of the "road taxes" they have to pay over there! Congestion charge?? Just wait, its all coming over here with Barry and his left winger pals crowding into Washington....
#1733
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NeverEnding Rumors
2010 Acura NSX to Produce 600hp & Weigh Less than GT-R
While everyone thinks that Acura is not up-to-par in the luxury or performance game, the upcoming next-generation NSX will change all that for the Honda owned brand. According to AutoExpress, along with the Nissan GT-R and the Lexus LF-A, the 2010 Acura NSX will take on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Maserati GranTurismo and the Jaguar XKR.
So far we’ve heard rumors that the 5.5L V10 powering the next-generation NSX will produce 500-hp. According to a new report the 5.5L V10 is expected to produce 600-hp with a peak torque of 443 lb-ft. It will be mated to a rear-wheel-drive architecture and a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
For everyone that judges a performance car based on Nurburgring lap times, the 2010 Acura NSX prototype has lapped the famous German track at a record time of 7:37.
AutoExpress also says that the next NSX will weigh 1,500kg - 250kg less than the Nissan GT-R. Pricing is expected to be £100,000 ($283,000).
While everyone thinks that Acura is not up-to-par in the luxury or performance game, the upcoming next-generation NSX will change all that for the Honda owned brand. According to AutoExpress, along with the Nissan GT-R and the Lexus LF-A, the 2010 Acura NSX will take on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Maserati GranTurismo and the Jaguar XKR.
So far we’ve heard rumors that the 5.5L V10 powering the next-generation NSX will produce 500-hp. According to a new report the 5.5L V10 is expected to produce 600-hp with a peak torque of 443 lb-ft. It will be mated to a rear-wheel-drive architecture and a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
For everyone that judges a performance car based on Nurburgring lap times, the 2010 Acura NSX prototype has lapped the famous German track at a record time of 7:37.
AutoExpress also says that the next NSX will weigh 1,500kg - 250kg less than the Nissan GT-R. Pricing is expected to be £100,000 ($283,000).
#1737
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by synth19
The reason I like Acura, is because it's the best "bang for the buck" in the luxo game imho. But for $283,000 is insane for an Acura.
B. A car that costs 100,000 pounds in England, might cost 140,000 dollars here - e.g. R8. Its never a direct conversion.
An S2000 costs $34k here. In England, it costs 30k pounds ($60k USD) - hardly equivalent.
#1739
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Originally Posted by synth19
ummm.... I don't think this would be very difficult to do. LOL
...hence, weight-spacer right there.
#1740
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Originally Posted by TSX69
2010 Acura NSX to Produce 600hp & Weigh Less than GT-R
While everyone thinks that Acura is not up-to-par in the luxury or performance game, the upcoming next-generation NSX will change all that for the Honda owned brand. According to AutoExpress, along with the Nissan GT-R and the Lexus LF-A, the 2010 Acura NSX will take on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Maserati GranTurismo and the Jaguar XKR.
So far we’ve heard rumors that the 5.5L V10 powering the next-generation NSX will produce 500-hp. According to a new report the 5.5L V10 is expected to produce 600-hp with a peak torque of 443 lb-ft. It will be mated to a rear-wheel-drive architecture and a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
For everyone that judges a performance car based on Nurburgring lap times, the 2010 Acura NSX prototype has lapped the famous German track at a record time of 7:37.
AutoExpress also says that the next NSX will weigh 1,500kg - 250kg less than the Nissan GT-R. Pricing is expected to be £100,000 ($283,000).
While everyone thinks that Acura is not up-to-par in the luxury or performance game, the upcoming next-generation NSX will change all that for the Honda owned brand. According to AutoExpress, along with the Nissan GT-R and the Lexus LF-A, the 2010 Acura NSX will take on the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Maserati GranTurismo and the Jaguar XKR.
So far we’ve heard rumors that the 5.5L V10 powering the next-generation NSX will produce 500-hp. According to a new report the 5.5L V10 is expected to produce 600-hp with a peak torque of 443 lb-ft. It will be mated to a rear-wheel-drive architecture and a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
For everyone that judges a performance car based on Nurburgring lap times, the 2010 Acura NSX prototype has lapped the famous German track at a record time of 7:37.
AutoExpress also says that the next NSX will weigh 1,500kg - 250kg less than the Nissan GT-R. Pricing is expected to be £100,000 ($283,000).
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#1742
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It was a joke since the #1 criticism of the GTR is that it is HEAVY (and ugly).
Originally Posted by Yumchah
Correct me if I'm wrong...but, just the mere fact that the NSX won't be AWD is itself an easy way to reduce weight as compared to the GT-R...no?
...hence, weight-spacer right there.
...hence, weight-spacer right there.
#1743
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Originally Posted by synth19
It was a joke since the #1 criticism of the GTR is that it is HEAVY (and ugly).
#1744
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
Correct me if I'm wrong...but, just the mere fact that the NSX won't be AWD is itself an easy way to reduce weight as compared to the GT-R...no?
...hence, weight-spacer right there.
...hence, weight-spacer right there.
Did I miss something... I thought it has SH-AWD?
#1746
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Originally Posted by dom
Did I miss something... I thought it has SH-AWD?
#1748
Senior Moderator
Originally Posted by dom
It says RWD architecture, not RWD.
I know its not official but everything we've heard up until now says it will be SH-AWD equipped.
I know its not official but everything we've heard up until now says it will be SH-AWD equipped.
Never knew there was a difference...what does RWD-architecture specifically mean?
#1749
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by dom
Hard to tell where red line is. Could be 8.5.
#1750
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Its based off a RWD platform.
Example. BMW's and MB's are based on RWD platforms but also offered in AWD.
Audi's are FWD platforms but also offered in RWD. (RL as well)
Its likely the new NSX platform spawns some RWD Acura's, IE 2011 RL etc.
Example. BMW's and MB's are based on RWD platforms but also offered in AWD.
Audi's are FWD platforms but also offered in RWD. (RL as well)
Its likely the new NSX platform spawns some RWD Acura's, IE 2011 RL etc.
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Originally Posted by dom
Its based off a RWD platform.
Example. BMW's and MB's are based on RWD platforms but also offered in AWD.
Audi's are FWD platforms but also offered in AWD. (RL as well)
Its likely the new NSX platform spawns some RWD Acura's, IE 2011 RL etc.
Example. BMW's and MB's are based on RWD platforms but also offered in AWD.
Audi's are FWD platforms but also offered in AWD. (RL as well)
Its likely the new NSX platform spawns some RWD Acura's, IE 2011 RL etc.
#1754
Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
It's clear it's either 8k or 8.5 nothing more.
#1755
Originally Posted by vishnus11
I think it gets 'orange' around 8.5k (like a warning zone), but actually redlines at 9k. Just my
Thats what I was thinking... we can't be sure from those pics but some cars also have a dotted or "pre-redline" red zone
Actual redline is 6000 (its low, I know ) but the "red zone" begins at 5500
Some cars its even more solid and harder to tell from a distance and from a blurry picture. In the blurry NSX picture I see a faint hint of the black background of the gauges peeking out at 8600 and 8800 rpm on the red zone.
#1756
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by vishnus11
I think it gets 'orange' around 8.5k (like a warning zone), but actually redlines at 9k. Just my
#1757
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oh my god!! new image looks like its around 12!!!!!!!!! HOLY DHSAIT!!!!!!
/satire
/satire
#1758
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Originally Posted by TSX69
#1759
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Originally Posted by synth19
ummm.... I don't think this would be very difficult to do. LOL