Honda NSX

Honda NSX

by Techsfurniture ~ Sunday, December 12, 2010

According to one source, Honda never gives up his plans for the NSX successor. Even though the concept of post-NSX-powered V-10 came at the wrong time - during the economic crisis - and should be canceled, the Honda engineers did not entirely rule out the project. NSX life, at least in a different form.
They only apply the approach to sports car that is more market friendly (and eco-friendly) for the two main doors companies, providing a new hybrid gizmology. Completely different than the THS-II hybrid system Toyota, the technology is scheduled for new sports coupe Honda power "can be driven with a good clutch and engine only, engine and motor, or motors," said our source. It also will offer a choice of manual transmission.
Successor Honda NSX Rear Three Quarters
 Click to view GalleryIt apparently will use the modified Accord platform, and power will come either from the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or 3.5-liter V-6, with the latter considered favorites sure. Why do we think that? Once again, our spies in Japan have discovered a patent application that determines an "upward V6 400 horsepower powertrain development." Which makes sense, especially when you consider what a company's staff told us about Honda's desire to return to sports car manufacturing. "Honda does not see the CR-Z sports car. It's a coupe sporty and a great first try in the direction of hybrid-sports. To be called a sports car, the car must have the potential of the NSX or S2000 is a That. What we need to aim to. "
And as expected, the coupe will use a version of the SH-AWD system proved to automakers, but Honda NSX will apply the technology concept by fitting setup SH-AWD rear-drive-based test mule that allows for rotation Nürburgring in 7 minutes, 37 seconds two years ago .
Using the platform front-wheel-drive Accord as the basis for this car will cut R & D costs dramatically. Engineer will swap the front and back around to make the AWD rear midship package. If the coupe gets the green light for production, expect to see it in showrooms in early 2014. Still unclear is if the car is badged as an Acura will continue here in the United States
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2010/1011_honda_nsx_gets_new_lease_on_life/index.htm