The clock is ticking: Acura still can’t decide on the look for the NSX

Judging by the recent vehicles coming from Honda (Pilot, Accord), it will not be pretty. The first NSX was beautiful and I just pray that this one exceeds our expectations.

What's with the designers at Honda nowadays?

— aeyjay (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 9:01:23 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

They need to forget about NSX's and focus on making a v8 RL and getting their design themes together. Maybe not making cars with midevil sheilds for grills.
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 10:36:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

It needs to be worth the wait.

This is getting silly. Just pick something already!

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 11:19:08 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

Honda had the perfect 'next gen' NSX template with the HSC, but stat on it for far too long. Now Toyota/Lexus has seriously upped the ante (with the LF-A concepts), both from an aesthetic and engineering standpoint, and Honda/Acura appear to be left with little or no ideas...

Acura was the 1st real stab as Japanese luxury vehicle manufacturer in the U.S., and still makes some pretty nice vehicles, but the competition has moved very swiftly in other directions, while Honda has basically treaded water.

If they keep this up, I don't see any reason for them to even stick around.

— DaHarder (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 12:23:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

who is that a picture of next to your name?

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 1:07:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

The original NSX's (New Sportscar eXperimental) styling was inspired by F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighter.

It was the showcase of then Honda's forthcoming VTEC technology. Helped by race-bred components such as lightweight titanium connecting rods- A first for a road car. Also NSX's all aluminium monocoque body was a production-car first.

It's a legendary car.

And i have no doubt the successor of NSX will be as grand and like original NSX, will rival Ferraris and Porsches.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 1:19:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I still say the best looking NSX idea was the Honda HSC concept. That one would be a winner.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 1:53:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

theoptimistic

In the 1990 when the NSX was launched the motoring jounalists from around the world tested it side by side with Ferrari 328 and Porsche 911.

and it won many of the camparasions.

New will be no different and most probably will challenge the Ferraris, Porsches and GT-Rs of the world.

JUGNU

— JUGNU (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 2:24:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

theoptimisticpessimist,

mention "NSX" to anyone at Ferrari who was there when it came out and they'll remember the car that woke them up to quality and technology. The NSX had superior quality and tech (featured weight saving alum. panels, VTEC, and etc..).

But that was back then. As I mentioned above, Ferrari wasted no time in developing better cars while Acura/Honda did nothing. Today there is no comparison, but back then yes.

— acuramike (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 2:56:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Back the to quote my like Ferrari Dealer when we looked that at the NSX "whats with the plastic headliner". The were impressed with the performance, but not with the quality, cheap plastic bits -vs- Italian leather is not a contest. I was in the premium car industry back then I can tell you our Ferrari dealer never lost a sell to the NSX.

You do mention a valid point, Honda does let their sports cars die on the vine, the NSX was left unimproved and slowly became obsolete, I see the
same thing happing with S2000.

— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 3:09:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

they should just make a copy of the f430 but japanese style with an F6 engine.....

— iamdabest1 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 3:56:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

If the new NSX is another FR like the GT-R, it will be a failure because
- it will be late to the market
- it will have to compete in numbers (performances and price)
Instead, Acura should continue to make NSX a MR like the gen-1 NSX (i.e. the HSC). Instead of 3.2L V6, it will have a V10.
Imagine a MR V10 with aluminum body that weighs in at 3200lb with 500+hp! SH-AWD optional.

— ceric (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 6:29:29 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Acura needs to spend its money developing a product line that sells in volume,not a halo car.

— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 7:15:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

This is so pathetic. Who is in charge of the NSX project? Someone needs to be fired. In addition, this car shouldn't even be called the NSX at this point; it's strayed way too far from the original concept of the original NSX.

— writer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 7:21:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

The only thing this concept is missing, is a Nike symbol on the side.....it's looks like a shoe.

— Bmw8ter (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 7:58:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

If they can make it look like the fugly 2009 Honda Pilot it should look fine...NOT

— richard112360 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/21/2008 9:03:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

I think the GTR took both Toyota and Honda by surprise, with the LF and the NSX they really have to elevate the game.

— no1listensanyway (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2008 4:07:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The GTR is not in the same league as these two cars,in terms of quality and refinement,the GTR competes with a Z06.

— autopro (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2008 10:57:34 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

no high rev mid-engine and perfect 50/50 balance = THEY BETTER GET IT RIGHT!

— Bored (View Profile)

Posted on 1/22/2008 11:23:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

The NSX is still regarded as one of the best race cars ever, even after all these years it can still play with the big boys. Check out the link in which best motoring pits the NSX-R against the Nissan GT-R, Lambo SL, 911 Turbo, 911GT3

— car_dude (View Profile)

Posted on 1/27/2008 9:33:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2