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More Details on Acura NSX as 2013 Model Will Be Made in America

The 2013 Acura NSX, which hit detroit like an automotive atom bomb to steal the show, is going to production, Honda says. What's more, it will be built in Ohio - the all-wheel drive supercar will be Made in America, starting this year. Plus a new video explains a few more details on this awesome concept's drive train.

Honda's Acura hit a square bullseye when they unveiled the Acura NSX Concept at the North American International Auto Show this year. The car made headlines and was one of the most talked about concepts unveiled in Detroit for the 2012 show. Now, Honda has committed to building the car and has given more details about how that will happen.

The Acura NSX will be a 2013 model and will hti showrooms late this year or early next. What's more, it will be built here in the U.S.A. at Honda's facilities in Ohio. Conceptual design and engineering work has been handed over to the company's Center of Research and Development in Raymond, Ohio where it will finish its engineering and production development. Many industry prognosticators are guessing that this means a production-ready version of the NSX may be seen at another auto show this year.

The 2013 Acura NSX will feature all-wheel drive with Acura perhaps learning a lesson from rival Audi, who's perfected the idea. Like its namesake predecessors, the 2013 Acura NSX will feature a mid-mounted V6 engine, but unlike them, it will have a 7-speed transmission integrated with electric motors to drive the rear wheels and another pair of independent electric motors up front to power the front wheels. This gives the car a lot of advantages.

Its chief advantage will be power off the line, likely giving the NSX a lightning fast quarter mile speed. Its 0-60mph ratings will definitely be rubber-laying. Another advantage will be control. Having two independent motors on the front axle of a rear wheel car is something Audi has demonstrated in many of its supercar concepts before, such as the eTron. It means the motors can be independently controlled to give the car maximum handling and wheel grip in curves and on uneven pavement.

Finally, Audi has a new twist on this design: regenerative braking while turning. Since the inside wheel often runs slower than the outer wheels in a curve, that inner wheel with a motor mounted can be used to regenerate electricity as it slows to control the turn. That gives both an unprecedented amount of control in the turn, but also a definite increase in efficiency.

This is demonstrated in a new short promotional video from Audi:

So along with edge-cutting design, the Audi NSX will have some industry-leading technology happening under the hood as well. This may become the most-anticipated new sports car we've seen for some time.

Nukem

why does it say Audi NSX????

MASK

Its so hard to get good workers these days - includes editors.

Audi as well as several others have similar supercar designs.
Jaguar is planning introduction of CX 15 as its 75th party.
First Honda said within 3 years now its 2013 <??>.
Seems to be hurrying for the Hybrid Supercar rush.
Hmm bad news for my checking account ... its not ready !

Nukem

I think I will just hang on to my NA1 let the bugs get worked out of the intro yr model...and save...LoL

EL_PIC

Sooner is better but not sure where the golf clubs go ..

6sp_03

How much will this new NSX retail for do you all think??

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

recent (march issue) road and track (IIRC-could have been car and driver) had a blurb on the NSX and some of the tech behind it. estimated price....$100K.

6sp_03

100k. Have Mercy. Probably your best bang for you buck tho. Id be happy with 65-80k but 100 might be too rediculous.

6sp_03

Also the waiting list will be super long on this car and im sure they won't make a lot out the gate.

LoveMyTL-S

Sweet concept. I wonder how the finished model will look.

Nukem

$100K sounds about right with all the technology the new NSX is projected to have.

Mdumanski01

Cant wait to see an NSX vs GTR vid

Elcoqui128

Looks like I will need a real job after the military to get this. Contracting it is.

Nukem

I don't think I will be getting the new one soon. I just wonder if it will be as timeless as the 1st?

Elcoqui128

What do you mean by timeless?

Nukem

When I say timeless, I mean The visual cues can last for generations. The old NSX aged well it still looked modern. I think the new NSX needs more visual cues from the old NSX, like longer body so its not confused with an R8, also more NSX style side scoops

MeanBlackCLMachine

Lol they reached a point where they completely forgot it was an acura

jspagna1

Saw the car in person at the NYAS this past April. What a awesome looking car. I think the design is incredible. Sexy car.

Nukem

What do you mean?

uriahnazario

The price is a huge debate as some people are actually believing troll sites that say the NSX will cost 35K! I seriously hope this vehicle will cost under 100k but I doubt it. Honda Mo Co is getting hit with the rising Yen and plus I think they are setting their eyes to compete with the GT-R and R8

Nukem

$120K is what I would expect.

TL_Guy

Nice drawings!