Rendered Speculation: 2010 Acura NSX
We've known for quite some time now that the Acura NSX replacement would feature a V10 engine likely at the front of the vehicle and possibly powering all four wheels via a version of the brand's SH-AWD. Now that Nissan's amazing new GT-R has set a new standard for what a Japanese supercar can be, the next NSX had better be something impressive indeed, and rumors are that it will be just that. What we still don't know is what this car will look like, so we're very interested in what Japanese car-buff-mag Best Car claims is a rendering of the new NSX. If this is an accurate portrayal, we're glad that Acura stylists found a way to leave off the big metal triangular grill that is plaguing the rest of its lineup, as it just doesn't seem befitting for a sportscar. Although the only rendering offered is an angled shot from the drivers-side front, this coupe still seems a little generic to our eyes, but at least looks better than what we saw from the Advanced Sports Car Concept last year in Detroit.
Fans of Acura's first generation NSX, including all of us at Autoblog, are going to have a tough time waiting until 2010 for the next version to bow, but we're sure to have an endless stream of spy shots and a perpetually overactive rumormill to keep us busy till then.
[Source: Best Car via World Car Fans]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Franz 2:35PM (3/31/2008)
I never trust these renderings but still, I hope to God they're way off on this one. That's hideous.
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SenSpeed 4:15PM (3/31/2008)
Honda has nothing but a long string of duds when it comes to the next NSX design. I have given up on Honda as a builder of anything sporty.
Lets see...
Legend - killed
NSX - killed
Prelude - killed
S2000 - going to be killed
Integra - killed
RSX - killed
RL - dud
RL redesign - BIG DUD
TSX - dud (sure it makes money...but it's still a dud in my book)
sad sad story here. And Honda wonders why everyone thinks of their cars as appliances.
Quan 11:18PM (3/31/2008)
This is more a response to SenSpeed than to Franz, but in defense of Honda, at least they didn't pull a Toyota and kill off everything that made the brand exciting. At least they're trying to bring back a sportscar that everyone can be excited about. A new AE86 and Supra, however, and everything could change.
wrussi 2:47PM (3/31/2008)
considering current dissapointments from the honda/acura brand lately i woulndt bring my hopes up for this one. im not looking foward to it
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Sean 2:51PM (3/31/2008)
Exactly, it will be 200hp short of what it should be.
cc 2:44PM (3/31/2008)
Best Car renderings are NEVER accurate... most are pure fiction. At best, they get a hold of a design study and do a photo-realistic rendering.
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John P. 2:42PM (3/31/2008)
yuck, that can't be it. terrible design from this angle.
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Rick 7:45PM (3/31/2008)
Well, given the amount of chrome on every Honda and every Acura vehicle, I can say the TSX will NOT look like the car above.
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2004m3driver 2:46PM (3/31/2008)
Looks too much like a Mazda and a 612. Their HSC concept was nice, they should have gone with that. IF they made it look exactly like that with around 350hp and keep the weight below 3000lbs I'd be sold in a heart beat.
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mario 2:57PM (3/31/2008)
when i took a glance at it i thought it was genesis coupe
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500 2:49PM (3/31/2008)
We've been reading speculation about a new NSX for what, 15 years now? I'll believe it when I see it.
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John R 2:55PM (3/31/2008)
They are dead set on this front-engine business, huh?
HSC was brilliant and still holds up today. With HSC's looks, a 400-ish hp rating, SH-AWD and mid-engined configuration, it could have given the R8 pause. But, NOPE.
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Gary birch 2:29PM (4/07/2008)
I find the AASCC very attractive and easy to recognize the brand, very important! The illustration is bland and without distinction. Now for sure the final car must compete with the GT-R and this means POWER and handling. Light would help.
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SPG 3:05PM (3/31/2008)
The original NSX had sharp severe angles with a pure supercar look.
This (which I'm sure is in no where accurate) looks to be a luxury version of the RX-8 for those who want more unique car then a Mercedes coupe.
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plunk10 3:08PM (3/31/2008)
This is what the next Honda PRELUDE should be
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Farris 3:50PM (3/31/2008)
Wouldn't the next Prelude be called the Lude?
:P
prelude-owner 5:10PM (3/31/2008)
NO, as mentioned by some others here, this is just sad looking a downright ugly. Even the last prelude had better lines. I agree the hood lines and headlamps remind me of some retarded middle child of the 4gen and 5 gen ludes, but the rest of it looks like a poorly fitted fleebay bodykit on a hyundai tiburon.
Dahk 3:09PM (3/31/2008)
Lower that light so it lines up flush with the top grille.
Reverse the designs on the lower half so it looks angry instead of smiling.
And maybe it'd look better? =S I dunno.
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Neil 3:14PM (3/31/2008)
Kind of looks like a Japanese version of the Ferrari 599 GTB.
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Big J 3:15PM (3/31/2008)
At first glance I thought it was a Camry coupe or Solara. Gross.
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