Acura NSX replacement under development

[Kirby]

Acura is developing a new supercar to replace the current NSX, which ceases production at the end of 2005. Extensive retooling is needed to meet the more stringent 2006 emissions requirements for the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

The NSX was the first Japanese supercar. It was a hand-built, exotic, mid-engine sports car that sold more than 18,000 units worldwide during its 15 year production run.

“We are committed to having an ultra high-performance vehicle in the Acura lineup in the future,” said John Mendel, senior vice president of automobile operations. “It’s too early to comment on specifics, but the all-new model will be just as groundbreaking as the 1991 NSX.”

The NSX was the first production car to offer an all-aluminum body, chassis, and suspension and to utilize titanium connecting rods. It featured a transversely mounted dual overhead cam V-6 engine and the first Honda built road car to feature its race derived VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system.

 

[tool fan]

It will un-doubtedly be a monster that sets the bar a little higher for the Super cars to remain in that catagory.

 

[Average Jae]

i looooove the NSX, too bad honda never really tried to make money with it, but at least they are continuing the money gouging project. one day, i hope to get one.. even if its a battered 91!

 

[Kirby]

They said they lost around $800M in development costs on the NSX. But a lot of the NSX technology found it's way into production vehicles, so I don't think they really lost that much in the big picture. After all, that's why they build supercars, support motorsports, etc. It's all really R&D for future production vehicle features.

Besides, they made that much $$$ just in VTEC stickers!!!

 

[brahtw8]

They said they lost around $800M in development costs on the NSX. But a lot of the NSX technology found it's way into production vehicles, so I don't think they really lost that much in the big picture. After all, that's why they build supercars, support motorsports, etc. It's all really R&D for future production vehicle features.

Besides, they made that much $$$ just in VTEC stickers!!!

I believe the $800M loss includes the cost to build the Tochigi factory and a number of other items that may reflect an accounting perspective more than reality.

The factory has value and other uses as do many of the other aspects of the NSX, whether tangible or intangible.

In any event, we are all waiting for a replacement and hoping that it will be as revolutionary as the original.

Now if I can just resist the urge to buy my friend's comptech supercharger . . .

 

[///M SPEED]

i looooove the NSX, too bad honda never really tried to make money with it, but at least they are continuing the money gouging project. one day, i hope to get one.. even if its a battered 91!

I too feel the same way. I have always wanted one and someday I may be able too. They are great cars and look timeless...

 

[bmw046series]

I've always felt the NSX was a glorified Camaro, oh wait it is.

A V-6 come on, is it Front-wheel drive as well

That is not a super car--it never was and never will be-- It’s like a Lotus Elise or an Exige (but those are good cars). This is a ricers car that has money.


Description

The 2005 Acura NSX is more than superb engineering . It gives you a higher sense of belonging. An enlightened sense of being. A G-force experience so powerful, it transports you to another space and time. As you rev the engine toward 7100 rpm in your highly nimble existence, you know that in the 2005 NSX, you're in for an extraordinary journey. Wherever that may be.

Here is the correct write-up…

The 2005 Acura NSX is more or less than superb engineering in an impossible attempt to unset Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Aston Martin, BMW, Lamborghini and the rest of that Euro Trash. It gives you a higher sense of belonging because the seats are set just a bit higher than normal cars. An enlightened sense of being because you can’t afford a 911. A G-force experience so powerful, it transports you to another space and time or at least half-way across the street because it really isn’t that fast. As you rev the engine toward 7100 rpm because it can’t rev any higher because the engine is too small in your highly pathetic and boring existence, you know that in the 2005 NSX, you're in for an extraordinary journey because even a Toyota Corolla could beat you. Wherever that may be well build a cheap car from Japan.

GO here and stay….

http://forums.thecarfanatics.com/index.php?showforum=8

A few quotes on these cars…

“These souless cars may be fast but who cares! They have no character and in 20 years won't be worth any thing”

“They will be rusted out or become beater cars.”

“Talk to any Twin Turbo Supra owner and they insist there car is better then a Porsche, they are the most cocky car owners out there! But at least we all know there wrong.”

 

[PhatBimmer]

I've always felt the NSX was a glorified Camaro, oh wait it is.

A V-6 come on, is it Front-wheel drive as well

That is not a super car--it never was and never will be-- It’s like a Lotus Elise or an Exige (but those are good cars). This is a ricers car that has money.


Description

The 2005 Acura NSX is more than superb engineering . It gives you a higher sense of belonging. An enlightened sense of being. A G-force experience so powerful, it transports you to another space and time. As you rev the engine toward 7100 rpm in your highly nimble existence, you know that in the 2005 NSX, you're in for an extraordinary journey. Wherever that may be.

Here is the correct write-up…

The 2005 Acura NSX is more or less than superb engineering in an impossible attempt to unset Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Aston Martin, BMW, Lamborghini and the rest of that Euro Trash. It gives you a higher sense of belonging because the seats are set just a bit higher than normal cars. An enlightened sense of being because you can’t afford a 911. A G-force experience so powerful, it transports you to another space and time or at least half-way across the street because it really isn’t that fast. As you rev the engine toward 7100 rpm because it can’t rev any higher because the engine is too small in your highly pathetic and boring existence, you know that in the 2005 NSX, you're in for an extraordinary journey because even a Toyota Corolla could beat you. Wherever that may be well build a cheap car from Japan.

GO here and stay….

http://forums.thecarfanatics.com/index.php?showforum=8

A few quotes on these cars…

“These souless cars may be fast but who cares! They have no character and in 20 years won't be worth any thing”

“They will be rusted out or become beater cars.”

“Talk to any Twin Turbo Supra owner and they insist there car is better then a Porsche, they are the most cocky car owners out there! But at least we all know there wrong.”

Dude definatly the wrong place to come and start battles, c'mon leave the NSX fans alone


I'm not one though lol

 

[bmw046series]

I do believe this is the BMW Board? Or was it changed the Japo-Board?

 

[Average Jae]

Ryan, i knew you'd come by for this one ^^, and nice sticker Kirby!

I've always felt the NSX was a glorified Camaro, oh wait it is.

A V-6 come on, is it Front-wheel drive as well

That is not a super car--it never was and never will be-- It’s like a Lotus Elise or an Exige (but those are good cars). This is a ricers car that has money.

so if your opinions are based on wrong facts, does that mean you have no idea what you are talking about?

i guess you could start making sense if a Camaro had an engine in the midsection somewhere and if NSX truely is a front drive ride. oh btw, name another car besides a 911 that made 270+ horses with a 6 cyl back in 91.

 

[gpoints]

I remember motortrend or car & driver doing a show on the NSX. They also made an NSX to Camaro Comparison. The only problem I've ever had with NSX/Honda was when they called Ferrari a "dinosaur".

 

[Kirby]

Awww, jeez. I KNEW when I posted this thread it was going to start another Honda battle, and I almost didn't post it. Just for clarification, I too like the NSX and own a Honda 2 wheeler.

But I couldn't resist the VTEC Sticker, too funny!

 

[///M SPEED]

Kirby, don't worry if a thread will cause tension or not. I love the articles and some debate is good. You will never be able to get past people who just cannot accept any other make/model of car when they have their blinders on. I don't see this thread being another Honda battle. There is only one person bashing it and he is always negative about most all cars including BMW now.....

Don't worry about and post your awesome threads.....

 

[bmw046series]

Where do I begin????

Well I never noticed it before but there seems to be a striking resemblance between the Camaro and the NSX. (same with the people that drive the two cars)

Well lets go back to the late 70’s with the M1 that had 277 horsepower from a straight six in 1978 and over 330 ft pounds of torque a short 13 years prior to the NSXs existence and even before Acura’s time (BTW Honda was making bad cars back then too).

In 1991 BMW’s M3 had 192 hp from an 2.3i I-4 – pretty damn good performance from a small engine (thank god that cars dead).

Horsepower doesn’t matter, the Bugatti Veryon has over 1000 HP do you think it can get all that power on to the pavement – No.

Oh so Car & Driver knows it all once again. It doesn’t matter I drove the car when it came out I’ve driven the 95 model and the 99 model and all of them are in the words of JC “rubbish”.

I'm done, the M1 beats it.

 

[bmw046series]

“cannot accept any other make/model of car when they have their blinders on”

I accept Aston Martins they are beautiful, great performance cars, exclusive, just a great car from a great brand.

Jaguar my be over-hyped but you have to admit the S-Type is a great car for the price even if they are going to stop making it.

Volkswagen builds the best car in the world, the Phaeton.

Audi makes excellent cars, not every bodies design but who cares.

Mercedes-Benz is one of the best brands in the auto industry not to mention the oldest and the McLaren SLR is one the most fantastic cars in the world.

Lamborghini builds some of the best cars in the world as well- Gallardo is already a classic and it is only 2 years old.

Porsche is one of the most coveted brands in the world, and the 911 is the most iconic car in the world—But I’d take the Carrera GT.

Ferrari – what more can I say.

Then you have cars from Asia and America.

 

[PhatBimmer]

Where do I begin????

Well I never noticed it before but there seems to be a striking resemblance between the Camaro and the NSX. (same with the people that drive the two cars)

Well lets go back to the late 70’s with the M1 that had 277 horsepower from a straight six in 1978 and over 330 ft pounds of torque a short 13 years prior to the NSXs existence and even before Acura’s time (BTW Honda was making bad cars back then too).

In 1991 BMW’s M3 had 192 hp from an 2.3i I-4 – pretty damn good performance from a small engine (thank god that cars dead).

Horsepower doesn’t matter, the Bugatti Veryon has over 1000 HP do you think it can get all that power on to the pavement – No.

Oh so Car & Driver knows it all once again. It doesn’t matter I drove the car when it came out I’ve driven the 95 model and the 99 model and all of them are in the words of JC “rubbish”.

I'm done, the M1 beats it.

Dude plz c'mon just stop it, we've had this discussion before and its just pointless. BTW NSX is based of an MG car....thats kinda sad I know it cuz I don't like it lol

This post is for the NSX people leave em like it, nothing wrong with people liking it.

 

[tool fan]

“cannot accept any other make/model of car when they have their blinders on”

I accept Aston Martins they are beautiful, great performance cars, exclusive, just a great car from a great brand.

Jaguar my be over-hyped but you have to admit the S-Type is a great car for the price even if they are going to stop making it.

Volkswagen builds the best car in the world, the Phaeton.

Audi makes excellent cars, not every bodies design but who cares.

Mercedes-Benz is one of the best brands in the auto industry not to mention the oldest and the McLaren SLR is one the most fantastic cars in the world.

Lamborghini builds some of the best cars in the world as well- Gallardo is already a classic and it is only 2 years old.

Porsche is one of the most coveted brands in the world, and the 911 is the most iconic car in the world—But I’d take the Carrera GT.

Ferrari – what more can I say.

Then you have cars from Asia and America.

I agree with some of your OPINIONS but Jag is a glorified Ford and in MY opinion Ford ='s shit......you can put a monkey in a suit....but you still just have a monkey.

Lambo..is great but only because VW rescued it.

VW''s are great cars.....ECONOMY cars....Phateon was a flop, not to many people will fork out 80k for a VW when for the same price they can drive a 7Bimmer, S class Merc or and Audi A8.

All Porsche really is, is a status symbol to say that you are no longer a Yuppy. The Carrera GT is an awsome car....far to dangerous for a normal driver. A car with that much HP and Torque needs to have some electronic safty features ie, limited slip, traction control ect....ect...

Honda NSX..........some one posted a video on here not to long ago of a bunch of professional Japanese drivers one a closed track with a lambo Murc a Lambo Gallardo, NSX, Ferrari 360, BMW M3CSL and something else......I hate to say it, but if the driver of the NSX had not blow his engine in the last few hundred feet of the race.....he would have won. While maybe not the benchmark of automotive performance vehicles.....the NSX is a hell of a BANG for your Buck.

 

[I love my 5 Series]

I have a friend with over 200,000 miles on his NSX and it has been very trouble free. Not to mention it still looks great and is a blast to drive. I think 046 from Wisconsin needs to stop bashing Honda/Acura. They actually do make a good car.

 

[bmw046series]

Consider this a referal http://forums.thecarfanatics.com/index.php?showforum=8

 

[Average Jae]

[bmwkick] congrats matt. too bad there's no VW logo kicking honda in the nuts. since they do build the best car in the world.

i didn't know about the m1 having that much power. now i know, thanks. i still think a v-6 making that much horses N/A back in early 90s is quite a feat. citing one or few examples can't take it away from the car imo.

don't worry about the post Kirby. i guess i could've just left it well enough alone, but i'm so bad at just letting go. i'm trying tho.. ^^;;