Honda Cancels the new NSX
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Honda Cancels the new NSX
Amidst a troubled global economy, Honda is actively scaling back its operations, and its performance programs are sadly bearing the brunt. After canceling its participation in Formula One and the AMA motorbike road racing series, the Japanese automaker has reportedly announced that it is nixing development of the next-generation NSX supercar.
The unfortunate news will undoubtedly come as a stunning disappointment for the loyal legions of Honda/Acura sportscar fans. The new NSX, which looked to be nearing the end of its development on the road to production, was slated to be the most powerful car ever made by Honda, driven by an anticipated 560-horsepower V10.
According to Autocar, the goal-line audible came from none other than Takeo Fukui, Honda's CEO, who dropped the bombshell as part of a end-of-year speech to the troops. The news also means that Honda is suspending plans to finally bring the Acura nameplate to Japan, and it also calls into doubt the fate of the V10 engine itself, as well as any long-rumored V8 powertrains.
Honda hasn't ruled out the possibility of picking up where it left off once business is back in order, but in the meantime the original NSX, which ceased production in 2005 after fifteen years on the market, will have to remain without an heir.
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/12/17/banzai-burned-honda-reportedly-kills-nsx/
Re: Honda Cancels the new NSX
its ok i saw drawings of concepts, it was looking pretty wack. plus the NSX available to us now... ehh.. too much green for a big light body... with BLEH power, you know?
its like me gutting my cadillac and throwing in a 572c.i., FUN but i wouldnt' pay over 30 grand for it.
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Audi > Your mom
speaking of Audi.
they cut down the V12 TDI to a V8 =[[ it was weighing in at 3500 lbs.
but its ok.
the V8 still makes 512 ft. lbs of torque @ 1800rpm, so much torque it rips your scrotum just by riding in it.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/green_machines/2009_audi_r8_tdi_car_news+t-our_final_answer+page-3.html
its like me gutting my cadillac and throwing in a 572c.i., FUN but i wouldnt' pay over 30 grand for it.
Vorsprung Durch Technik
Audi > Your mom
speaking of Audi.
they cut down the V12 TDI to a V8 =[[ it was weighing in at 3500 lbs.
but its ok.
the V8 still makes 512 ft. lbs of torque @ 1800rpm, so much torque it rips your scrotum just by riding in it.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/hot_lists/car_shopping/green_machines/2009_audi_r8_tdi_car_news+t-our_final_answer+page-3.html
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