The NSX is making a return...

[Azuremen]

Audi posted a tweet about the NSX today, concerning the past Iron man movie.

"It's ironic then that Tony Stark gave up this - http://twitpic.com/a1wtre - for vaporware. #WantAnR8"

Look's like they're still salty that they were replaced or are starting up a battle no one was expecting.

They also don't seem to understand the meaning of the word "ironic"

 

[lalaurentide]

It does look good, but I would have preferred a road version of the HSV. This could have a Cadillac badge on it, the LFA per example kept a Supra look, this shares nothing with the NSX other than being Honda's "supercar".

I wish they'd remove the grey plastic V on the upper front grill, is it suppose to seamlessly extend the bonnet lines?, because it's quite the opposite and screams out in a loudly fashion.

 

[sumbrownkid]

Speaking of the LF-A, Toyota is getting annoying by continuing with the SC for the Super GT program. I hope Honda switches over to the new NSX in Super GT.

 

[Nessy]

Same here ^. i hope they do.. new NSX Super GT would be awesome, and yeah i agree about the SC, didn't they do the same with the Supra though? went on racing it for years even after production stopped of the Supra.

 

[Blaze_409]

Well if its any consolation the dominant rumour is that LF-A SuperGT car will debut next year.

 

[SagarisGTB]

Rules would have to change for the NSX to make a return, as mid-engine cars aren't permitted in Super GT anymore.

I quite like the HSV for now, and prefer it to the new NSX.

 

[Nessy]

^ That's a shame, does it also apply to the lower classes as well?, if so.. that means no more Lambo's or Ferrari's either.

 

[McLaren]

It does look good, but I would have preferred a road version of the HSV. This could have a Cadillac badge on it, the LFA per example kept a Supra look, this shares nothing with the NSX other than being Honda's "supercar".

I wish they'd remove the grey plastic V on the upper front grill, is it suppose to seamlessly extend the bonnet lines?, because it's quite the opposite and screams out in a loudly fashion.

You critique it as sharing nothing with the NSX, but would have preferred it a HSV road version instead?


Logic.

 

[Blaze_409]

Rules would have to change for the NSX to make a return, as mid-engine cars aren't permitted in Super GT anymore.

I quite like the HSV for now, and prefer it to the new NSX.

^ That's a shame, does it also apply to the lower classes as well?, if so.. that means no more Lambo's or Ferrari's either.

What Honda wants, Honda gets lol....JAF cannot have Honda pulling out of the GT500 class...If Honda wants to run the mid-engine they will get a rules package to suit them.

 

[Tornado]

This could have a Cadillac badge on it, the LFA per example kept a Supra look, this shares nothing with the NSX other than being Honda's "supercar".

I fail to see how the LFA looks any more like the Toyota Supra than the NSX looks like the old NSX.

 

[SagarisGTB]

^ That's a shame, does it also apply to the lower classes as well?, if so.. that means no more Lambo's or Ferrari's either.

No, sorry, I should have been clear and mentioned I was referring to GT500 only. GT300 is still as open as ever.

What Honda wants, Honda gets lol....JAF cannot have Honda pulling out of the GT500 class...If Honda wants to run the mid-engine they will get a rules package to suit them.

Very much true, no denying the power the "big 3" have in Super GT.

 

[lalaurentide]

You critique it as sharing nothing with the NSX, but would have preferred it a HSV road version instead?

Logic.

Yeah, it's not a NSX, so if they release a new model I personally think the HSV is a more interesting design.

I fail to see how the LFA looks any more like the Toyota Supra than the NSX looks like the old NSX.

If you can get past the headlights, a picture from the front is similar too.
I understand this is does look similar to the Supra the same way a R35 looks like a R34, but I believe it is a Supra, they just couldn't sell a Toyota badge for the LFA's price. And a FT-86 is a Celica, so it must run in the company.

 

[Keef]

If you can get past the headlights...

They don't look a bloody thing alike aesthetically. They're both front-engine, rear-drive sports cars and therefore they look like they're front-engined and rear-driven. Just like pretty much most sports car, ever.

 

[Tornado]

 

[1241Penguin]

 

[Keef]

 

[Ddrizle]

 

[sumbrownkid]

People didn't believe me when I said BMW was copying GM....

 

[Ddrizle]

Mini Acura NSX Back on the Table

Artist rendition

While the words "Small NSX" may conjure up visions of a successor to the S2000, our inside source tells us this is not the case, and that it will look much like a shrunken version of the big-boy NSX, something along the lines of the car you see in this artist's impression. Our source also tells us that like the NSX, it will be equipped with a version of Honda's SH-AWD system.

Power will likely be provided by a turbocharged direct-injection engine. Honda currently has a number of engines that could fit the bill, including the 3.5-liter V-6, 2.4-liter I-4, and 2.0-liter I-4 already offered in several of its American-market products. Given Honda's America-focused development, overseas engines such as its 660cc and 1.0-liter mills are unlikely to be considered. Of the possible three, the 2.4-liter is the most likely candidate. There's also the possibility that it will be fitted with some kind of hybrid drivetrain.

Our source also tells us the Small NSX will make use of a number of parts from the NSX to help recoup development costs. Given that both cars will be developed at Honda of America's R&D center in Ohio (we're told that in July Honda HQ assigned several of its top test drivers and engineers to the facility for a five-year stint), it's a logical move. The NSX remains on track to return for the 2015 model year. If it's indeed green-lit, the Small NSX could follow a year or two afterward, before the drivers and engineers head home in 2017. Don't expect it to be a bargain sports car, however. Given the amount of DNA it's likely to share with the NSX, the Small NSX would likely cost between $50,000 and $60,000.

Intriguing.

 

[Dennisch]

One with a Turbo I4 please.

 

[Jav]

Mini Acura NSX Back on the Table

Artist rendition

Intriguing.

That actually looks quite good! If only Honda went the lost Honda way with this concept...

 

[Nooboogering]

lalaurentide

'FT-86 is a Celica'

Or is it a Corolla.

 

[Lock2Lock]

lalaurentide

'FT-86 is a Celica'

Or is it a Corolla.

Corolla

 

[Ibonibo]

^Yes, though it blows my mind everytime how often people get that wrong, even car journos,...

 

[Brend]

That Mini-NSX looks amazing.

 

[Lock2Lock]

^Yes, though it blows my mind everytime how often people get that wrong, even car journos,...

Hints why it's called the Toyota 86GT. Bringing that name back was a great idea.

Oh and by the way if you guys have GT5 and want to drive a concept version of the NSX. Get the acura dn-x concept. It is the same car pretty much it just was a different concept version

 

[CodeRedR51]

I only found this on facebook because it showed up in my news ticker as Kazunori had 'liked' it...

 

[RACECAR]

Without making a single visit to facebook, I now like it.

 

[RocZX]

The size of the beak looks smaller.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Kaz just posted a photo similar to that one.