New Honda NSX axed?

[rollazn]

From the July issue of Automobile magazine (not full text):

"Just when it seemed that the Acura NSX, Japan's aluminum-bodied supercoupe, was at last to have its first full makeover, word has reached us that Honda has had a change of heart and quietly has shelved all plans for the redesign. Translation: no new NSX."

"But with Honda reportedly having had trouble getting the HSC design to gel, the crunch came in April, when at a top-level presentation, principal decision makers from Japan and the United States couldn't agree that the HSC-based coupe had the right stuff to succeed. Honda is turning its attention to a new luxury coupe instead."

"For enthusiasts, it's a worrisome sign. First the CRX disappeared and then the Prelude. There might not be another S2000, and now the NSX has effectively been read its last rites.

Honda likely will continue to produce and evolve the NSX in small numbers as long as there is demand. But for a wholly new edition to kick Ferrari's butt, the moment seems to have passed. Sadly."

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[1X83Z]

Despite this, I'd still bet on an all-new 2007 NSX to debut in mid-2006, and I'd be surprised if the huge 2006 model year didn't yield a new S2000, even it wasn't fully redesigned.

 

[VenomFX220]

I hope they still keep the NSX in production...
There really hasn't been that much demand for the model they have right now because it is too pricey...

 

[Klostrophobic]

It's waaaaay too expensive. Why would anyone buy a new one?

 

[eliseracer]

hmm, it seems rather outdated and in desperate need of replacement

 

[Talentless]

It's price is absurd. You're paying for the fighter cockpit mistique and handling prowess. But it's acceleration is sub par for the price.

 

[rollazn]

True, I do think its overpriced, but a new NSX wouldnt be all that bad. Maybe if they keep the price as is, and raised the horsepower and torque, it might be more bang for its buck then it is now.

Automotive magazine has been wrong on sereral occassions, so I dont quite believe this just yet. Automotive magazine also said that their might be no more S2000s. I dont quite believe this, I hope not. S2000 are great cars, and I just hope it get alittle bit more power and torque. If Honda do stop the S2000 line, then there will be a successor to appear, at least I hope.

 

[pimp racer]

True, I do think its overpriced, but a new NSX wouldnt be all that bad. Maybe if they keep the price as is, and raised the horsepower and torque, it might be more bang for its buck then it is now.

Automotive magazine has been wrong on sereral occassions, so I dont quite believe this just yet. Automotive magazine also said that their might be no more S2000s. I dont quite believe this, I hope not. S2000 are great cars, and I just hope it get alittle bit more power and torque. If Honda do stop the S2000 line, then there will be a successor to appear, at least I hope.

Yeah they both need upgrades more power on both a little bith different on the exterior of the S2000.

 

[sUn]

I've seen a few rich people own NSX's, dentists, orthodontists, and that's about it. Other than a few lucky teenagers with them in Downtown, Vancouver. There pretty rare here. I dislike them for there price/power ratio thingy. But they should still keep it in production, it's Acura's only supercar at the moment. If you want to call it a supercar.

Yeah they both need upgrades more power on both a little bith different on the exterior of the S2000.

The S2000 is simply fantastic. Espacially the new 2004 model. It need's absolutly no change at all.

 

[rollazn]

As much as I love the S2000 I disagree. I think it need more power and torque. Even people who owns S2000 agree. Other than that the S2000 is great. I would love to see a new S2000.