The NSX makes a dramatic return to Honda's, or rather Acura's lineup in
the U.S., in the form of the 2nd Gen Acura NSX. Slated to be launched in
2014 and be built in Honda's Ohio plant, this is surely THE most
awaited event for all Honda enthusiasts for a long long time.
The new NSX continues the legendary tradition of the original NSX by
being an MR and featuring superb power-to-weight ratio as the means to
deliver high performance befitting a Honda supercar. It features a new
version of Honda's SH-AWD with electric motors powering the front wheels
instead of being driven by the engine via a prop-shaft. The engine
itself is a direct-injection V6, displacement unknown, and quite
certainly DOHC and VTEC. During the special preview in December, Acura
told TOV that it will be a higher spec version of the circa 400hp 3.5l
V6 that they had been working on thus far. It is unknown if this engine
will feature Honda's much awaited A-VTEC system. It is mated to a
'dual-clutch' transmission, i.e. a DSG, number of gears not specified.
The engine is a new generation IMA hybrid, with an electric motor
reinforcing drive when needed. The new NSX will be developed for
production by an R&D team led Honda R&D Americas.
The photos below are
selected from TOV's own personal collection, taken at the NAIAS 'Detroit
Motor Show'. More photos and the complete press release are available
at our Temple Of VTEC main site at http://www.vtec.net.
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