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honda should build a new nsx, call it the new nsx and give it a high reving v8. keep the wieght down by avoiding unnecessary features (like awd) that dont make the car faster. no matter how nice your interior is, if its not faster than a zo6 its going to be a massive dissapointment for honda fans.

2600 lbs
400-450 hp high reving v8
rear mid layout with rwd

if they build that car and call it an NSX, there is no way they can go wrong.]]>Feb 21st 2007 6:35PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 21st 2007 6:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 21st 2007 6:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 21st 2007 6:50PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 21st 2007 6:58PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
This piece of crap never stood a chance to begin with. ]]>Feb 21st 2007 6:59PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 21st 2007 7:01PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
good job scraping that junk, now give us an NSX]]>Feb 21st 2007 7:08PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 21st 2007 7:28PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
But this is Acura's concept car, not Honda's. Acura doesn't do hardcore sport, they do techy GT stuff... so I thought the ASC was a good fit for them. Not that anyone would buy it, but IS true to the brand.

Any future NSX (or S2000) should remain a Honda.]]>Feb 21st 2007 7:42PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
Layout: 90° V8, normally aspirated
Displacement: 4000 cc
Valve configuration: 32 valves, DOHC
Horsepower: 590+ hp @ 9500 rpm
Torque: 383 lb-ft. @ 7500 rpm
Restrictor: 33.4mm(2) or 46.8mm(1)
Clutch: Carbon, 5.5", 4-plate
Length: 559 mm (not including fly wheel)
Width: 720 mm
Height: 577 mm
Crank height: 92 mm
Weight: 131 Kg]]>Feb 21st 2007 7:54PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 21st 2007 7:56PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
That sounds like a great engine, but how much maintenance cost/scheduling will be needed compared to other cars in its competing segment. The only widely-available (generally speaking) motor that has a redline near 9500rpm is the Renesis (which I prefer anyways...well, not the Renesis exactly, but the 13B). I know that the original SHO motor was engineered to withstand 12k on a normal basis until Ford slapped in their internals and changed that to 7000, so I'm sure it could be done, I just haven't seen it done.]]>Feb 21st 2007 8:26PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
While I was also sad to the loss of the mid engine, I can understand the broader appeal of the front engine layout. Such a platform may also pave the way for a new flagship sedan, which would improve the business case for both vehicles. But given I'm in the minority here, and probably a decimal point away from the target's income anyway, perhaps Acura made the correct choice.]]>Feb 21st 2007 8:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
When the NSX first came out, car enthusiasts the world over were awed at what lil' ol' Honda had made, mid engine, aluminum body, something darn like a Ferrari, at less that half the cost! I'll admit it would be hard for Honda to work that kind of surprise again, now that we all know what they can do, but they need to come up with something that has the same 'wow factor' that the NSX had. This was just like what every one else has.]]>Feb 21st 2007 9:32PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
Give Honda the track star and give Acura the GT.

Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind a Honda-badged Elise killer instead of a redesigned NSX!]]>Feb 21st 2007 9:40PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 21st 2007 10:05PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/
10k rpm race motors dont make good street motors]]>Feb 21st 2007 10:43PMhttp://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/21/rumor-nsx-development-halted-acura-going-back-to-drawing-board/Feb 22nd 2007 1:23AM