Acura: NSX News
08-07-2008, 12:37 PM
#1842
The sizzle in the Steak
Originally Posted by swift22
like they all do...and its stiff.
08-07-2008, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Acura
if thats what it looks like, that actually looks pretty good IMO.
08-10-2008, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
I also like the price of "just north of $100k" which would be much more reasonable than some of the other estimates I have heard going around...
08-11-2008, 02:59 AM
#1845
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Most places say '10 but not if calendar year or MY. If the "other" Acura is supposed to come out before this, then I can't see this before CY10 making it an MY11 car.
08-25-2008, 08:31 PM
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08-25-2008, 09:20 PM
#1847
Sounds great, bet it'll have great street manners too.
08-26-2008, 05:20 AM
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Is it me or did it seem like in the "street" portion the tranny seems to be in some sort of "economy" mode - it shifts awafully early. I assume this is the DSG in auto mode. Do we know whose tranny is in there?
08-27-2008, 07:29 AM
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I think this rendering is awesome. Is it just me but does this NSX look smaller than the 1gen NSX but every other Acura/Honda is getting bigger? 
Also I think this should have a ~100K price tag. If the GTR can get out the door for 70-75K and is 480hp (over 500hp dynoed) awd the NSX w/ 600hp sh-awd should be able to easily get out the door for ~100K not this 160K crap. I know the old NSX's were hand built and these may be as well but damn 160K for a car???
. I think Nissian GTR is the best super car on the road for the money. Acura needs to compete with that.
I love it how Nissian stuck it to all the german auto makers and chevy Z06 with the 70K price tag..I just hope Acura follows suit.
Reminds me of the old 95 Civics turboed and tweaked for under 17K killing bmw's that cost twice as much. I love underdog stories...ha.
Also I think this should have a ~100K price tag. If the GTR can get out the door for 70-75K and is 480hp (over 500hp dynoed) awd the NSX w/ 600hp sh-awd should be able to easily get out the door for ~100K not this 160K crap. I know the old NSX's were hand built and these may be as well but damn 160K for a car???
. I think Nissian GTR is the best super car on the road for the money. Acura needs to compete with that. I love it how Nissian stuck it to all the german auto makers and chevy Z06 with the 70K price tag..I just hope Acura follows suit.
Reminds me of the old 95 Civics turboed and tweaked for under 17K killing bmw's that cost twice as much. I love underdog stories...ha.
08-27-2008, 08:29 PM
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08-28-2008, 05:09 AM
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After thinking about the DSG style tranny a bit it occured to me: what are the chances that due to marketing (our whole line up has it), costs (higher volume leads to lower costs), efficiency (better than an auto), etc, the Acura line up will get some watered down version of the DSG in the their sedans? Acura could skip some 6 or 7 AT and use the DSG exclusively in all of their cars. They would save all the money developing a new AT.
Since it seems that some of the platform and perhaps other pieces of this car will be used in the upcoming RWD platform cars, why not the tranny as well?
Since it seems that some of the platform and perhaps other pieces of this car will be used in the upcoming RWD platform cars, why not the tranny as well?
08-28-2008, 11:04 AM
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Man does that sound sweet.
OT: I love how people are calling Dual-Clutch trannies "DSG" now
. It's like Kleenex, Chap Stick, Vaseline, etc.
OT: I love how people are calling Dual-Clutch trannies "DSG" now
. It's like Kleenex, Chap Stick, Vaseline, etc.
09-09-2008, 04:46 AM
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^ I wouldn't go that far. I do see a huge HP gap happening in most lineups where the overwhelming majority of cars will be below 300HP while there'll be very few in the 500HP+ category.
09-09-2008, 07:19 PM
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10-13-2008, 04:00 PM
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Honda Executive Vice President Koichi says NSX will kick GTRs launch controlled ass
The new Acura NSX has been in development for some time now, having been spotted testing on the Nürburgring numerous times, but nobody knew if all that screaming V10 power would be enough to outperform the Nissan GT-R. Now, Honda Executive Vice President Koichi Kondo, has stated that Mothra the new NSX, though more expensive than Godzilla, will indeed have better performance. Kondo also expects only 1000 units will be sold in the US per year. But doesn't that make it more of a competitor for higher-end machinery?
10-13-2008, 04:14 PM
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- V10
- SH-AWD to help the launch, etc.
- lighter by ~500 lbs
That is, if all the rumors are true of course.
I wouldn't even be surprised if Spec-V can't beat the NSX.
10-13-2008, 06:08 PM
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Hopefully it doesnt disappoint
10-13-2008, 06:31 PM
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10-13-2008, 06:42 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
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10-13-2008, 06:55 PM
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Isn't the LF-A project dead? I thought Toyota canceled it because they couldn't meet the performance goals.
10-13-2008, 07:04 PM
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10-14-2008, 03:59 AM
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Kondo also expects only 1000 units will be sold in the US per year.
At 120K or less they might sell that many, at 200K I'm not sure.
10-14-2008, 07:55 PM
#1871
does not look 150K at all
10-14-2008, 08:44 PM
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Looks great but the front needs to be a little more aggressive.
11-18-2008, 03:34 PM
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acura nsx 2010 more news
Well, I know there is a thread about the Acura NSX 2010 but I cannot find out...
nevermind. on http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...llnew_nsx.html
some more news about the superugly car:
Check out the nuts and bolts of what will make the replacement for the Honda NSX special!
Set to reach showrooms late next year, the new supercar will be as technologically advanced as the Nissan GT-R. It will target big-name rivals such as the Ferrari F430, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porsche 911 GT3.
Where its predecessor had a mere 280bhp from its 3.0-litre V6 engine, the new model features a 5.5-litre V10 delivering 560bhp. This increased power is transferred via a six-speed semi-auto box, with steering wheel-mounted paddleshifters.
As a result, the car should cover 0-60mph in less than four seconds and hit a near-200mph top speed. Honda’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system promises amazing grip, while huge brakes complete the package. Inside is a luxury two-seater cabin, with soft leather throughout. A price of around £100,000 is likely.
nevermind. on http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...llnew_nsx.html
some more news about the superugly car:
Check out the nuts and bolts of what will make the replacement for the Honda NSX special!
Set to reach showrooms late next year, the new supercar will be as technologically advanced as the Nissan GT-R. It will target big-name rivals such as the Ferrari F430, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Porsche 911 GT3.
Where its predecessor had a mere 280bhp from its 3.0-litre V6 engine, the new model features a 5.5-litre V10 delivering 560bhp. This increased power is transferred via a six-speed semi-auto box, with steering wheel-mounted paddleshifters.
As a result, the car should cover 0-60mph in less than four seconds and hit a near-200mph top speed. Honda’s Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system promises amazing grip, while huge brakes complete the package. Inside is a luxury two-seater cabin, with soft leather throughout. A price of around £100,000 is likely.