Acura: NSX News
10-30-2013, 02:19 PM
#3721
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If Senna were alive, he'd be weeping for Honda. 
10-30-2013, 05:16 PM
#3723
Senior Moderator
I'll get us the official word. Heck, even free test-drives.
10-30-2013, 08:35 PM
#3724
6G TLX-S
^^^^^
Well, it is likely that the Honda insiders have more knowledge of the projects than the Honda CEO himself, just like the US spy chief knows more about spying than the Pres. himself.
Well, it is likely that the Honda insiders have more knowledge of the projects than the Honda CEO himself, just like the US spy chief knows more about spying than the Pres. himself.
10-31-2013, 07:28 PM
#3725
I'm the Firestarter
Wow. There actually is a real Vape magazine.
11-12-2013, 11:40 AM
#3726
Senior Moderator
Autocar UK on NSX
Story is similar to what ttribe posted above.
911 starts at $85k and ascends to around $100k. Instead of jonesing for an RLX hybrid or Accord Sport, I need to be saving pennies for an NSX.
That is the one car I'd sell my S2000 for. Hmmmmmmm......
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...ment-911-price
911 starts at $85k and ascends to around $100k. Instead of jonesing for an RLX hybrid or Accord Sport, I need to be saving pennies for an NSX.
That is the one car I'd sell my S2000 for. Hmmmmmmm......http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...ment-911-price
Originally Posted by Autocar UK
One of the hardest challenges facing the Honda NSX development team is communicating the car’s capabilities, says development chief Ted Klaus.
“The NSX has never been about a set of figures on a piece of paper,” he said. “As with the original, the eventual power figure won’t grab headlines, for instance, but the qualities that you can’t write down, such as driver involvement and pleasure, are the ones that will matter.
"As engineers, we like numbers, but I’m acutely aware that if we build this car against a set of criteria that has been written down, we will lose our sense of focus.”
The Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 and McLaren 12C are among the competitors being used as benchmarks by Klaus. “We’re looking for the excitement of the 458 at the price of the 911, and we think the hybrid technology can help us achieve that,” he said.
The car will be launched in 2015.
“The NSX has never been about a set of figures on a piece of paper,” he said. “As with the original, the eventual power figure won’t grab headlines, for instance, but the qualities that you can’t write down, such as driver involvement and pleasure, are the ones that will matter.
"As engineers, we like numbers, but I’m acutely aware that if we build this car against a set of criteria that has been written down, we will lose our sense of focus.”
The Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 and McLaren 12C are among the competitors being used as benchmarks by Klaus. “We’re looking for the excitement of the 458 at the price of the 911, and we think the hybrid technology can help us achieve that,” he said.
The car will be launched in 2015.
11-12-2013, 11:43 AM
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I honestly think the NSX will be priced higher....plus they will be soooo limited that they will sell for more than the MSRP....
you are getting a hybrid system (2 motors) AND i dont see any high performance hybrid for less than 150K....am still guessing it will be some where around 120-ish and wont sell for less than 135K
you are getting a hybrid system (2 motors) AND i dont see any high performance hybrid for less than 150K....am still guessing it will be some where around 120-ish and wont sell for less than 135K
11-12-2013, 01:27 PM
#3728
Engineer
from the post above...
Fortunately for Acura the price of a 911 can range anywhere from $90-200k, so they have plenty of wiggle room on that claim...
“We’re looking for the excitement of the 458 at the price of the 911, and we think the hybrid technology can help us achieve that,”
11-12-2013, 02:16 PM
#3729
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....but my bet is they'll come in around $100k. I hope. We'll see in two years. 
11-12-2013, 04:07 PM
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11-12-2013, 05:26 PM
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Considering the GT-R starts at $100k, I can't see the NSX being priced at that point. I think it will cost noticeably more than that.
On the other hand, we might see the real thing in less than a year.
On the other hand, we might see the real thing in less than a year.
11-13-2013, 09:27 AM
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^^^ as much as I love the GTR, I think it looks ugly and the NSX is packing more looks, features and specs than the GTR....
with that said, I will take a GTR any day of the week LOL
with that said, I will take a GTR any day of the week LOL
11-13-2013, 10:25 AM
#3733
Suzuka Master
The thing with the GTR is we've seen how easily they can be made into supercar royalty (performance wise). Im not sure the NSX will follow those footsteps especially with the NA engine. It will be very interesting how/if at all the hybrid system can be tuned
My opinion is the NSX will be like the R8. Brilliant to look at inside and out, technically sound, built for occasional track use, but not meant to be tuned to 1000+hp
My opinion is the NSX will be like the R8. Brilliant to look at inside and out, technically sound, built for occasional track use, but not meant to be tuned to 1000+hp
11-13-2013, 12:15 PM
#3734
11-13-2013, 12:27 PM
#3735
Senior Moderator
Not all of us need a hyper tuned version of these cars. The NSX was not just about power, it was about the handling and the rest of the driving experience. Hopefully, the new one will stick to that formula, just like the original NSX and the S2000.
11-13-2013, 12:39 PM
#3736
6G TLX-S
^^^^^
But if the new NSX is aiming for the excitement of the 560hp 458 at the price of the 911, engine power is something that cannot be overlooked.
But if the new NSX is aiming for the excitement of the 560hp 458 at the price of the 911, engine power is something that cannot be overlooked.
11-13-2013, 12:54 PM
#3737
Suzuka Master
11-13-2013, 01:46 PM
#3738
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11-13-2013, 01:47 PM
#3739
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Originally Posted by Autocar UK
One of the hardest challenges facing the Honda NSX development team is communicating the car’s capabilities, says development chief Ted Klaus.
“The NSX has never been about a set of figures on a piece of paper,” he said. “As with the original, the eventual power figure won’t grab headlines, for instance, but the qualities that you can’t write down, such as driver involvement and pleasure, are the ones that will matter.
"As engineers, we like numbers, but I’m acutely aware that if we build this car against a set of criteria that has been written down, we will lose our sense of focus.”
The Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 and McLaren 12C are among the competitors being used as benchmarks by Klaus. “We’re looking for the excitement of the 458 at the price of the 911, and we think the hybrid technology can help us achieve that,” he said.
The car will be launched in 2015.
One of the hardest challenges facing the Honda NSX development team is communicating the car’s capabilities, says development chief Ted Klaus.
“The NSX has never been about a set of figures on a piece of paper,” he said. “As with the original, the eventual power figure won’t grab headlines, for instance, but the qualities that you can’t write down, such as driver involvement and pleasure, are the ones that will matter.
"As engineers, we like numbers, but I’m acutely aware that if we build this car against a set of criteria that has been written down, we will lose our sense of focus.”
The Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 and McLaren 12C are among the competitors being used as benchmarks by Klaus. “We’re looking for the excitement of the 458 at the price of the 911, and we think the hybrid technology can help us achieve that,” he said.
The car will be launched in 2015.
We have criteria to go by, but havent set a goal or a benchmark.... We wont be fastest but we will have features and quality one would want..... Anyone else read that out of that?
11-13-2013, 01:55 PM
#3741
Team Owner
Which is totally opposite of what the original NSX and S2000 are. Pure Mechanical.
11-13-2013, 02:04 PM
#3742
The sizzle in the Steak
Hey Acura: Less marketing-speak, mumble jumble, and more numbers and specs.
Vape car.
Vape car.
11-13-2013, 02:09 PM
#3743
Honda Fanboy
Anyone else worried about the above? Kinda sounds like the logic behind the RLX. It will have all sorts of features and quality. Problem with that has been if you dont make it appealing they wont buy it.
We have criteria to go by, but havent set a goal or a benchmark.... We wont be fastest but we will have features and quality one would want..... Anyone else read that out of that?
We have criteria to go by, but havent set a goal or a benchmark.... We wont be fastest but we will have features and quality one would want..... Anyone else read that out of that?
However, the article does clearly mention that the benchmarks for the NSX are the Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 and McLaren 12C with development having a large focus on driver involvement and pleasure.
Everything that has been hinted about this car so far leads me to believe that the goal is to not deviate from the original NSX, which has been recognized as one of the greatest sports cars ever.
11-13-2013, 03:09 PM
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Nope. The article doesn't mention anything about the features or quality the NSX will exhibit.
However, the article does clearly mention that the benchmarks for the NSX are the Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 and McLaren 12C with development having a large focus on driver involvement and pleasure.
Everything that has been hinted about this car so far leads me to believe that the goal is to not deviate from the original NSX, which has been recognized as one of the greatest sports cars ever.
However, the article does clearly mention that the benchmarks for the NSX are the Nissan GT-R, Porsche 911, Audi R8, Ferrari 458 and McLaren 12C with development having a large focus on driver involvement and pleasure.
Everything that has been hinted about this car so far leads me to believe that the goal is to not deviate from the original NSX, which has been recognized as one of the greatest sports cars ever.
11-13-2013, 03:26 PM
#3745
Honda Fanboy
11-13-2013, 03:28 PM
#3746
The sizzle in the Steak
Apologist posts galore.
11-13-2013, 03:30 PM
#3747
Honda Fanboy
11-13-2013, 03:37 PM
#3748
I drive a Subata.
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Oh oops. Sorry if I hurt your feeling. 
11-13-2013, 03:48 PM
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11-13-2013, 03:50 PM
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I have the biggest penis so stop fighting about it....
I wanna hear more about NSX and not any of your insecurities
I wanna hear more about NSX and not any of your insecurities
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11-13-2013, 04:00 PM
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You have to admit, though, that there has been a major leap in engineering in the past 10 years when it comes to engine HP. Back when the original NSX came out (which I still love, BTW) the amount of HP that NA V6 was producing was considered pretty heady stuff. These days, not so much. If the NSX is to compete, it will need to produce some pretty serious power.
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^^^ true and I think it will...with the electric engine for off the line performance and the gas engine for more high end power, I think it will deliver a very nice power curve and a damn flat torque curve....
but then again, Acura does always surprise me in a bad way
but then again, Acura does always surprise me in a bad way
11-13-2013, 04:21 PM
#3753
The sizzle in the Steak
11-13-2013, 04:24 PM
#3754
The sizzle in the Steak
So long as Acura continues to design goofy/horrible looking cars, yes, I will call them out on it, as does everyone else.
You will continue to be one of the resident apologists....and call anyone who is not drinking the Honda Kool-Aid a hater.
11-13-2013, 04:29 PM
#3755
Honda Fanboy
No I don't speak for him, but when your post was so far off the mark, you had to be called out on it.
So long as Acura continues to design goofy/horrible looking cars, yes, I will call them out on it, as does everyone else.
You will continue to be one of the resident apologists....and call anyone who is not drinking the Honda Kool-Aid a hater.
So long as Acura continues to design goofy/horrible looking cars, yes, I will call them out on it, as does everyone else.
You will continue to be one of the resident apologists....and call anyone who is not drinking the Honda Kool-Aid a hater.
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11-13-2013, 04:31 PM
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11-13-2013, 11:47 PM
#3758
6G TLX-S
Oh fuck, VTEC Racer is back after a long absence, and VTEC Racer is here once again to wreak havoc in AZ forums.
11-14-2013, 11:15 AM
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AZ Community Team
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