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Acura Unveils NSX At Detroit Auto Show

Discussion in 'Honda Industry News' started by webby, Jan 9, 2012.

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  1. webby Administrator

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    webby, Jan 9, 2012
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    press release:

    Acura NSX Concept
    The dynamically-styled NSX Concept gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from the Acura brand. Making use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new technologies for Acura, including application of Acura's innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system.

    Utilizing a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a Bilateral Torque Adjustable Control System, the all-new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering. Acura anticipates the new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems. In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, a powerful next-generation VTEC® V-6 engine with direct-injection works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built-in electric motor to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.

    "This Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system will make NSX the ultimate expression of Acura's idea to create synergy between man and machine," said Takanobu Ito, president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. "The NSX will make the driver one with the car to enhance dynamic driving abilities without getting in the way."

    While most supercars opt for brute force delivered from a large engine, the NSX Concept champions the true racing philosophy of an extremely favorable power-to-weight ratio.
    "Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency," added Ito, who led the development of Acura's first NSX supercar. "In this new era, even as we focus on the fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond positively to environmental responsibilities."

    The new Acura supercar, expected to debut in the next three years, will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., and manufactured in Ohio, at a yet to be named facility
    webby, Jan 9, 2012
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  3. KennyGS artificially hip

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    I'm interested to see the nitty-gritty on it.
    KennyGS, Jan 9, 2012
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  4. blackZ Active Member

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    :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::dance:
    blackZ, Jan 9, 2012
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  5. brown_bear Active Member

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    not bad.....dont forget abou the Acura ILX...
    brown_bear, Jan 9, 2012
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  6. webby Administrator

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    I will put up info for the ILX and RDX after the video finishes. It has like 40 min left approximately
    webby, Jan 9, 2012
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  7. brown_bear Active Member

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    awesome..should make my shift go by quicker :woot:
    brown_bear, Jan 9, 2012
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  8. webby Administrator

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    updated a few posts above, and entered the video in post 1.
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  9. Dar-Dar Well-Known Member

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    400-hp SH-AWD!?!?! This is going to be quick.
    Dar-Dar, Jan 9, 2012
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  10. webby Administrator

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    plus the hybrid electric motor
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  11. Nomar06 Well-Known Member

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    good stuff....
    Nomar06, Jan 9, 2012
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  12. brown_bear Active Member

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    thanks webby for the video! pretty awesome their making the US the forfront for markting the car and using Nero for the music...BTW gotta love the random cough lol
    brown_bear, Jan 9, 2012
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  13. blackZ Active Member

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    blackZ, Jan 9, 2012
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  14. brown_bear Active Member

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    :eek2:so glad i have GT5.....better come out soon to DLC
    brown_bear, Jan 9, 2012
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  15. webby Administrator

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    great vid blackz.. thank you
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  16. blackZ Active Member

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    u welcome.
    blackZ, Jan 9, 2012
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  17. dentrecords Polar Bear

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    interlesting. maybe a bit busy but not bland... hopefully it will perform well.
    dentrecords, Jan 10, 2012
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  18. Blade Member

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    Mazda Furai inspired front end?

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    Blade, Jan 11, 2012
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  19. webby Administrator

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    interesting... definitely see similar lines in areas...:think:
    webby, Jan 11, 2012
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  20. Blade Member

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    Yea you can actually see body lines throughout the entire car that share inspired similarities to the furai.

    I love the sound of the furai's rotary engine. It's got to be one of my top 3 favorite insane sounding engines on earth. Google race track videos of the furai if you never heard it before. Rotary engine sound choppy as it is.. But that engine is so whipped it sounds insane.


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