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Last December 17, 2007, American Honda President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura revealed that the next-generation Acura NSX will arrive in the year 2010. This is a year later than what was initially announced by Honda Motor Co. Ltd. CEO Takeo Fukui in a speech he made on July 2005:

“We are now focused on the development of a new model to succeed the NSX for a new era. We would like to debut a new super sports car equipped with a V-10 engine in three to four years.”

This extra year of waiting only goes to show that art and marvelous engineering can’t be rushed.

The V-10 engine, by the way, will replace the V-6 one of its would-be predecessor; and so far, this has been the only detail released by Honda and only serves to pique interest and curiosity. Excitement abounds for this vehicle, as the first NSX was—and most probably still is—subject to much praise and awe back when it was released from the wild, racing roads and into the—shall we say, more “civilized”—streets. In fact, the Acura NSX is so good that its 1992 review got a reprint in the Greatest Hits issue of Winding Road Magazine (Nov. 2007, page 272).

One can only surmise that the iconic rear deck wing will remain, among many of its many engineering marvels such as the hood that, despite its length, virtually disappears from the driver’s view due to how it is sloped.

However, there is less—though not entirely eliminated—guesswork regarding whether the U.S. might get the NSX before Japan does. For one thing, Honda announced last summer that the Japan launch of the Acura brand would be delayed by at least two years due to inadequate market conditions. Secondly, Iwamura himself has hinted that Americans might truly have first dibs on this luxury sports car:

“In case of the introduction order, at this moment I can’t tell,” he says. “But the U.S., you know, has a majority of the (Acura) customers – that (is something) you have to think about.”

Indeed, that is truly something to think about. Or, to be more precise, the new Acura NSX is something to fantasize about…

There have been many speculations about the Honda NSX. To put a stop on the rumors about the new super car including its delay and petrol-electric powertrain, Takeo Fakui stated in an exclusive interview with Autocar that the next Honda NSX is certainly coming but it will not be hybrid. It will be launched in 2009 at the Japanese motor show holding the Acura brand.

Instead it will be sold globally as an Acura, and play a pivotal roll in the global roll-out of the company’s upmarket brand.

“The new supercar is necessary for Honda. The new NSX must have speed and be easy to drive and be considerate to the enviroment. But it’s not a hybrid,” Takeo Fakui said. The Honda CEO also confirmed that the NSX will be powered by an engine without the aid of an electric motor.

Presently, the V10 petrol engine, formerly assumed to be a 5.0-liter with 500bhp, is in development. Using the new V10, the NSX’s power and capacity are considered to be economical. The power output will be 300 bhp/223.8 kW exceeding the output of the 2004 NSX model with 290 bph. The engine of the NSXs achieves increase mileage with no major errors and proved to be long-lasting.

The model is likewise predicted to put emphasis on low kerbweight. To further enhance the supercar character ideal to use in daily driving, the next NSX will most probably be a front-engined 2+2. The body will be made from aluminium just like the previous model.

News via Autocar.

The soon-to-be released large sports car from Acura may appear like an ugly duckling, but beneath its rather not so pleasant look lays a beautiful swan, according to a review by The Auto Channel.

The review noted the broadened body of the 2010 Acura NSX as opposed to previous versions. There are a few additions to the new NSX’s body such as diagonal quad pipes mounted on the bumper at the rear.

Dubbed by The Auto Channel as “the next big sports car from Acura,” the 2010 Acura NSX will carry a GT architectural layout. The new car’s predecessor ended production and stopped sale in the United States in 2005 after more than 10 years in the automotive market.
However, there is still no final and official statement from Acura as to how its latest sports car will appear.

Acura, which is manufactured by Japanese-based auto maker Honda, will again try its luck in corporate racing program by installing the car with a five-liter V10 engine that generates a whopping 500 horsepower.

Also called the Advanced Sports Car concept, the 2010 Acura NSX’s idea came from the rear-drive version of Acura’s deft Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

The “NSX”, an acronym for “New Sportscar eXperimental,” is expected to arrive in 2010 and will cater to sports car enthusiasts all over the United States.

Source: The Auto Channel

The anticipated debut of the Acura Advance Sports Car Concept, which is being produced by Honda, was introduced earlier this year in the North American International Auto Show and later this month, the Acura Advance Sports car will likely be patterned from the phased out Acura NSX.

Geared with high-performing Acura parts, the sports car concept has been crafted in such a way that the technology it has is up a notch compared to other sport cars in the automobile industry. For starters, the Acura Advance Sports Car Concept has been equipped with a V-10 front-mounted engine and an improved Acura trademark, which is the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) technology. The new Acura V-10 engine, which had its debut in the Honda Formula One circuits, will be geared in this anticipated sports car. The Japanese automotive ingenuity will surely show in the Acura Advance Sports Car Concept’s V-10 engine which is expected to produce much power, beefed up performance, and top-caliber design.

Any high-powered engine has to be complemented with other auto parts such as the wheels, the brake parts, an aerodynamic body kit, and exhaust. The future sports car will have a 108.8-inch wheelbase with low clearance to the ground. Not only does this Acura four-wheel machine powerful, but it will surely look good with the shiny 19-inch aluminum wheels in the front and 20-inch wheels for the back. For the slowing down and stopping power, this Acura model has utilized a very responsive air-cooled carbon ceramic brake discs on all of its wheels. Moreover, the vehicle’s body kit has been well-blended to achieve the best air flow. The cabin compartment of the Acura has been slung low in order to reduce the height and the door handles has been flushed with the surface. These styling will be able to provide a cleaner and smoother aerodynamic feel for the future Acura sports car. Lastly, four huge exhaust pipes have been fitted at the rear portion with diffusers.

This upcoming Advance Sports Car is set to capture the sports car enthusiasts in the US with the remarkable features. Further refinements and modifications, however, could still happen since the vehicle is still underway.

Car enthusiasts may have to wait for some time before they can drive the new Acura NSX. After Honda unveiled a preview earlier this year, motoring world was expecting to see a production version of the vehicle at the Tokyo Motorshow in October.

According to company CEO Takyo Fukei, original plans to unveil the NSX have been scrapped and we may not see it until 2010.

Reports have come out that the reason behind this set-back is the delay in the launch of the Acura brand, which will be Honda’s sport scar wing in Japan.

Fukei cited instability in Japanese financial markets as the main reason for delaying the brand launch of Acura, rather than any problems with the development of the NSX.

Now it could be 2012 before the new NSX would be available.

As some may know, the first generation of the NSX had a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout, an all-aluminum body and chassis and a V6 gasoline engine featuring Honda’s VTEC system.

“NSX” is actually an acronym for “New Sportscar eXperimental”.

In 1984 Honda commissioned Pininfarina to design the HP-X (Honda Pininfarina Xperimental), which had a mid-mounted 2.0L V6 configuration.

The production NSX was designed by a team led by Chief Designer Ken Okuyama and Executive Chief Engineer Shigeru Uehara, who was also in charge of the S2000 project. Its first public appearances as the NS-X were at the Chicago Auto Show in February 1989, and at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1989.

Japanese Formula One driver Saotoru Nakajima was involved with the NSX’s development, performing many duties related to chassis tuning. Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna and American Bobby Rahal also participated in the car’s development. Senna was given an NSX by Honda, although details of this car and its fate are unclear.

Acura’s “Advanced Sports Car Concept” has arrived.

Figuring to surpass other models like the 2008 Lexus LF-A and 2007 Nissan GT-R, Acura unveiled the 2009 NSX recently at the Detroit Auto Show.

In an effort to make it run toe to toe with top models like the Porsche 911 Turbo, Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Gallardo and the new Maserati GT, the “future” Acura NSX will be boosted by a 4.5L V10 engine that ensures bigger output than the past NSXs, though smaller than the current BMW’s M5 and the upcoming Lexus V10. NSX is expected to reach around 120HP/L with max output of 550Hp. Top speed is projected to be around 200 mph and the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.8 seconds.

Tipped as the most powerful Acura ever produced, the 2009 NSX is said to be more in the line of British GT’s than Italian Ferraris. Even though it is designed as a typical roadster, it will retain much of its Acura looks, but not necessarily the characteristics of its predecessors.

Honda’s “Super Handling AWD” system will possibly be included in the new NSX. SH-AWD is capable applying a greater percentage of overall torque to the rear wheels in aggressive driving situations. The SH-AWD technology was first used by Acura and is fairly fitted for high performance vehicles. Its success led to its application on some of Acura’s high-performance vehicles.

The Acura Advanced Sports Car Concept presented at 2007 Detroit Auto Show featured a 19-inch front and 20-inch rear performance tires which are mounted to custom billet-machined, polished aluminum wheels. Powerful, ventilated carbon ceramic brake discs and eight-piston calipers accent the wheels. Bold wheel arches and flares add to the concept’s aggressive appearance.

NSX’s interior is constructed entirely of tinted glass and sits well against the body. Door handles are also flush mounted, allowing the sports car to retain a clean and aerodynamic appearance. A carbon fiber underbody and aggressive quad exhaust pipes with integrated rear diffusers highlight NSX’s high performance potential.

Originally developed by Honda as its luxury roadster in the late 20th century, the New Sports eXperimental, popularly known as the NSX, made a big dent in the automotive industry with its focus on quality and driving ease, aside from strong engine performance. A testament to its trail-blazing quality is its all-aluminum construction – the first world’s first ever. Continually produced in a largely unmodified form until 2005, recent announcements suggest a new Acura NSX to be released in either one or two years time.

Groomed to be the first of a new generation of sports-performance vehicles from the Japanese automotive company, the 2008 Acura will feature a beefed-up engine and impeccable design. Acura is set to be the most powerful Honda ever made and, like its predecessor, may become the most expensive Japanese road vehicle in the market.

Acura’s projected tag price is pegged at the $100,000 or higher range. If the final product proves to be anything close to Honda’s F1 car, that price may prove to be a toast for all its worth. It will likely be competing head-on with fellow Japanese sports coupes like the new Skyline GT-R and the Lexus LF-A, both of which are slated for release around the same time.

Early concept pictures of the new NSX indicate a sleek, sporty design. Front and rear view look both aggressive and stylish, accentuating dramatic lines. From the side, it is very sporty albeit a bit bulky, and will likely receive some detailing to highlight lines and edges. Styling appears to borrow heavily from the British line of Grand Tourers.

In an apparent response to the detractors and critics of the NSX’s V6 engine, the company has announced its intention to equip the new model with a 5.5-liter V10 engine, rumored to be cranking up around 550 bhp of usable power. The engine will be front-mounted to allow roomier trunk space. It will offer a maximum top speed of around 200 mph, with a 0 to 60 mph acceleration of around 3.5 seconds.

An all-aluminum built like its predecessor is on the go for Acura’s body construction. It will be wider than originally anticipated due to the engine’s angle which has been derived from F1 race vehicles.

One of the features most likely to be included is a rear-wheel-drive version of Honda’s Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) technology, suited ideally for high-performance vehicles such as the NSX. SH-AWD applies a higher percentage of torque on the rear wheels during aggressive driving situations and has worked very well for several of Honda’s more powerful lines. Honda is also rumored to have made some tweaks on the suspension system for the incoming Acura.

The new Acura will be fitted with 19- and 20-inch wheels for the front and rear, respectively. NSX’s legendary handling capabilities, as well as Honda’s Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology, are shoo-ins for retention. With Honda’s reputation for fuel efficiency and environmental safety, VCM empower the engine to run on only five cylinders, improving fuel economy and reducing carbon emissions.

Enthusiasts are holding their breath for the official announcements to come regarding the NSX and its new specs. All eyes should be set at the Tokyo Motor Show happening in the fall of 2007, as the roadster is all set to be introduced in Japan.