2008 NSX confirmed. [Archive] - Houston-Imports.com

alf

11-24-2006, 09:54 AM

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop-405x340/25622920_6234ae45bf_4w.jpg

Honda is focused on the development of a new model to succeed the NSX. Planned for 2008, Honda NSX should benefit from its experiment in F1 by proposing a V10 engine for the new car.

This addresses the single largest complaint about the original NSX, which has always been its lack of power.
Just like the old one, will be a technological window for Honda "This new sports car will be the first of a new generation" concluded the director of Honda, Takeo Fukui.
With the V10 the new NSX will be the most powerful honda ever made.The carmaker is aiming for the top in producing engines.
The new Honda/Acura NSX will move upmarket, and will target Aston Martin.
2008 NSX II will offer a 4.5 Liter V10 and a 3.6 V6 , all wheel drive with prices around $100,000.

The mid-engine Honda HSC concept from the 2003 Tokyo show the way toward the next NSX.
The use of Honda’s "Super Handling AWD" system is also a possibility.
SH-AWD is capable applying a greater percentage of overall torque to the rear wheels in aggressive driving situations.
The SH-AWD technology is fantastic for high performance vehicles. The technology was first used on Acura’s RL model. It worked so well, that they have decided to apply the technology to some of their more high-performance vehicles.
Honda plans to raise its global sales by nearly 25 percent over the next three years to four million vehicles a year.Its strategy is based around offering clean, economical models, more hybrids and alternative-fuel vehicles.

The old one
Honda ended production of the NSX in 2005, 15 years after the first NSX was built. The last cars were built in September for the European market and December for North America. For most of its life, it was the most expensive Japanese car in many markets.

murderface

11-24-2006, 09:57 AM

badass

dcgs-r

11-24-2006, 10:07 AM

nice!!!

heyitsryan

11-24-2006, 10:07 AM

wow looks amazing.

Evoluti0n

11-24-2006, 10:07 AM

badass

x2

Dorian

11-24-2006, 10:08 AM

:eek3:

VashThaStampede

11-24-2006, 10:14 AM

http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/nrfm502/imgs/f/c/fc104313.jpg
http://www.nieuws.nl//images/fs_159545_1.jpg
http://images.google.com/url?q=http://adt.by/images_upload/Honda-Acura-NSX_1.jpg&usg=__zVQjnUujwsPwLmi-Y-jz0jXAjys=

any1 know what the rear looks like,for sure? theres 3 or 4 variations online

LabtopThief_jr.

11-24-2006, 10:17 AM

omg i saw that in gran turismo 4 that rear shot i never knew what it was. ugly as hell though but the front is flawless.
Alf only you and a handfull of others know how to make me have an orgasim the right way.

ben2slo

11-24-2006, 10:22 AM

wonder what kind of power it will be putting out? with that v-10

i-vtec195

11-24-2006, 12:14 PM

i now have an erection.

RicE EateR

11-24-2006, 12:18 PM

wonder what kind of power it will be putting out? with that v-10
i bet like around 400 since its considered a "super car" also. it reminds me of a mclaren f1 :bowdown:

alf

11-24-2006, 12:19 PM

itll be about 500HP IMO, i see this car being a big competitor for the gallardo. Super handling AWD. ill take two.

EazyD

11-24-2006, 12:29 PM

....v10...awd....honda....i feel bad for everyone else

RicE EateR

11-24-2006, 12:32 PM

itll be about 500HP IMO, i see this car being a big competitor for the gallardo. Super handling AWD. ill take two.
rich ass:p

maybe 450ish.....the U.S dps will prolly tune it down cuz their bitches

i-vtec195

11-24-2006, 12:34 PM

rich ass:p

maybe 450ish.....the U.S dps will prolly tune it down cuz their bitches

who are their bitches? :dunno:

RicE EateR

11-24-2006, 12:37 PM

who are their bitches? :dunno:
oh. mybad. "they are" bitches

i-vtec195

11-24-2006, 12:44 PM

oh. mybad. "they are" bitches

oic, so the us department of public safety will do the detuning?

i learn new things every day. :hsugh:

RicE EateR

11-24-2006, 12:45 PM

:rock: then everyone's a winner right?

SE_TEG96

11-24-2006, 12:52 PM

If i had a house, i would sell it to get that car.....

Anti Muscle

11-24-2006, 12:55 PM

^HAHAHA wrd!!!!:bowdown:

alf

11-24-2006, 12:57 PM

YOU CAN SLEEP IN YOUR CAR BUT YOU CANT RACE YOUR HOUSE.

CC7boi

11-24-2006, 01:23 PM

^^lol.

:eek9:

-=E36=-

11-24-2006, 02:19 PM

pwning noobs.

baodownbia

11-24-2006, 02:41 PM

whats the price tag look like?

heyitsryan

11-24-2006, 03:13 PM

is that the official rear end that was posted? looks terrible imo..shoudl of stuck with a revised version of the old back imo.

eN_2_Oh

11-24-2006, 03:13 PM

omfg thats....speechless

aziatiklover

11-24-2006, 03:19 PM

I knew they were gonna skip the v8 hahaha congrats honda

VINCENT 2 FLY

11-24-2006, 04:50 PM

the rear is fugly

Alex16

11-24-2006, 04:52 PM

I do not like it. GL Honda?

you_know

11-24-2006, 05:18 PM

the rear is fugly

Club Sauce

11-24-2006, 05:33 PM

whats the price tag look like?
Go back to the article.

Rosky

11-24-2006, 06:29 PM

wonder if the motor will fit in my crx:eek9: jk

VH_Supra26

11-24-2006, 06:33 PM

looks nice

myst1c_dr3amz

11-24-2006, 06:34 PM

damn prolly one of the sweetest cars i have seen

Cloud Nine

11-24-2006, 06:36 PM

i actually like the rear, it looks futuristic [as many 2008+ cars do]. but this one just doesnt look like a honda and thats what will boost sells even more, it looks like a lamborghini/ferrari if it wasnt for that H on the front. im really liking the new nsx :)

DA_LsVtAk

11-24-2006, 06:43 PM

i now have an erection.

hell yeah, shit works better than viagra

VH_Supra26

11-24-2006, 06:56 PM

when these come out maybe we can get the old ones for cheap

lsteg

11-24-2006, 07:09 PM

whats the price tag look like?

to damn much!

CK9887

11-24-2006, 07:26 PM

IMO it better have near 500hp to be worth it...
400hp just wouldnt be enough for a 100k$ supercar... There are so many cars today that have near 400hp.

RicE EateR

11-24-2006, 08:10 PM

so.... kseries swap?

sevret.t

11-24-2006, 08:42 PM

damn.. i wonder how much its gonna weigh.. do you guys think they will ever make a type r version? lol.. being the way it looks now they wont need a type r version

nappyrat

11-24-2006, 08:45 PM

glad to see the hsc wasnt a waste after all

Drink Tapioca

11-24-2006, 08:59 PM

damn ima start saving now! maybe i can pick up the 08 model in 2010.

VH_Supra26

11-24-2006, 09:06 PM

the new 08 Lexus LF-A is suppose to go head to head with this nsx

http://photos.innersource.com/media/11227/l/Concept-Lexus-LF-A.jpg
http://photos.innersource.com/media/11228/l/Concept-Lexus-LF-A.jpg

411

V8 500hp
7 speed auto
$100k
RWD

Jason Statham

11-24-2006, 09:13 PM

they need to do something with the headlights of the LF-A.. it kind of looks like a nascar headlight, where its not really a headlight, just a painting of a headlight

Rybo

11-24-2006, 09:16 PM

rich ass:p

maybe 450ish.....the U.S dps will prolly tune it down cuz their bitches

first off its not the dps that detunes the car... second if it will be detuned its because of emmissions and not because they are "bitches"... know what your talking about before you say someting stupid

DA_LsVtAk

11-24-2006, 09:44 PM

first off its not the dps that detunes the car... second if it will be detuned its because of emmissions and not because they are "bitches"... know what your talking about before you say someting stupid

LOL BURN

Club Sauce

11-24-2006, 10:10 PM

It better put down more then 400 if it's going to be a V10.

DOPi

11-24-2006, 10:15 PM

thats a nice lookin nsx!!!

tha_W

11-25-2006, 12:13 AM

gtr what?

the lf-a has a cleaner profile though.

honda_david

11-25-2006, 12:37 AM

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/honda_hsc.asp

looks good

babietuan323

11-25-2006, 12:45 AM

its sad we get watered down cars

mojo_jojo77777

11-25-2006, 01:01 AM

sweet

PornItos

11-25-2006, 01:40 AM

that is indeed very nice. kinda reminds of a lamborghini

kdt3

11-25-2006, 01:42 AM

i want to feel v10 vtakkkk

Rybo

11-25-2006, 02:12 AM

its sad we get watered down cars

We do not get watered down cars... we get the same cars everyone else does we might not have certain aesthetics like bumpers or ride heights or even steering wheels, but we get the same cars. The specifications are the same, we get the same basic car period. Other countries might get better tires or a stiffer suspension but the majority of the cars are the same. Just because we dont get all of the models other countries doesnt mean we get watered down peices of shit.

The reason we don get them is because the manufacturers think there is no market. You have to realize that they are in business to make money and their not gonna lose money. They try their hardest to bring their cars to as many people they can in as many places they can. So if you think that we really get watered down cars then either move somewhere else or just change to the specs you want, but you would be suprised at how similar the cars are.

R32Faisal

11-25-2006, 03:26 AM

http://images.google.com/url?q=http://adt.by/images_upload/Honda-Acura-NSX_1.jpg&usg=__zVQjnUujwsPwLmi-Y-jz0jXAjys=

any1 know what the rear looks like,for sure? theres 3 or 4 variations online

so far, like shit.

Marty McFly

11-25-2006, 07:57 AM

damn that's hot!

Maxima96

11-25-2006, 10:40 AM

damn!

LabtopThief_jr.

11-25-2006, 11:18 AM

they really need to keep the old tail lights or make them skinnier or something. Dont totally change them to where its like wtf? but change it to where its like niiiicceeeee..

Mycah Leonhart

11-25-2006, 11:55 AM

We do not get watered down cars... we get the same cars everyone else does we might not have certain aesthetics like bumpers or ride heights or even steering wheels, but we get the same cars. The specifications are the same, we get the same basic car period. Other countries might get better tires or a stiffer suspension but the majority of the cars are the same. Just because we dont get all of the models other countries doesnt mean we get watered down peices of shit.

The reason we don get them is because the manufacturers think there is no market. You have to realize that they are in business to make money and their not gonna lose money. They try their hardest to bring their cars to as many people they can in as many places they can. So if you think that we really get watered down cars then either move somewhere else or just change to the specs you want, but you would be suprised at how similar the cars are.

I beg to differ sir - Nissan 240SX, we were robbed.

(Pignose S13) '89 - '90 = SOHC 2.4L n/a 140HP/140lbs-ft vs. DOHC 1.8L Turbo 175HP/169lbs-ft

(Sharknose S13)'91 - '94 = DOHC 2.4L n/a 155HP/155lbs-ft vs. DOHC 2.0L Turbo 205HP/203lbs-ft

(S14) '94 - '98 = The same damned motor vs. DOHC 2.0 Turbo w/ VVT 225HP/220lbs-ft

And we didn't even get the S15 cause of the S14's sales.

Ls_DM

11-25-2006, 12:30 PM

the front reminds me of that orange car in fast and the furious tokyo drift

raemi

11-25-2006, 12:46 PM

I beg to differ sir - Nissan 240SX, we were robbed.

(Pignose S13) '89 - '90 = SOHC 2.4L n/a 140HP/140lbs-ft vs. DOHC 1.8L Turbo 175HP/169lbs-ft

(Sharknose S13)'91 - '94 = DOHC 2.4L n/a 155HP/155lbs-ft vs. DOHC 2.0L Turbo 205HP/203lbs-ft

(S14) '94 - '98 = The same damned motor vs. DOHC 2.0 Turbo w/ VVT 225HP/220lbs-ft

And we didn't even get the S15 cause of the S14's sales.

not all silvias were turbo.....but we did get the shaft on the performance side of it all.

we didnt get the s15 because of the suv craze....by 98 sports cars were dead..

Club Sauce

11-25-2006, 01:30 PM

not all silvias were turbo.....but we did get the shaft on the performance side of it all.

we didnt get the s15 because of the suv craze....by 98 sports cars were dead..
That's why you kept it gangster and went half SUV half sports car :p

chunkylover8200

11-25-2006, 02:26 PM

so fucking sexy

Boostylicious

11-25-2006, 07:02 PM

the front reminds me of that orange car in fast and the furious tokyo drift

worst post on H-I so far....

GsRedTeg

11-25-2006, 07:31 PM

the front reminds me of that orange car in fast and the furious tokyo drift

and do you know what that orange car is? i bet you don't and you'll probably immediately search on google to find the answer right...about.... now....lol

nalgas

11-25-2006, 09:27 PM

frontend is real nice

11-25-2006, 10:00 PM

here's another
http://www.cartype.com/page.cfm?id=78&alph=ALL&dec=ALL

zerinVR6

11-26-2006, 07:46 AM

Guys, all those photos posted are of a CONCEPT...you know that right?

E-DUBB

11-26-2006, 09:44 AM

omg. its like porn standing still!! :rock:

99'passat

11-26-2006, 12:14 PM

Dang thats nice...

chunkylover8200

11-26-2006, 03:39 PM

can't wait to see a black one :drool:

PreludeSi_Chase

11-26-2006, 04:21 PM

can't wait to see a black one :drool:

+1

yourmom25

11-26-2006, 04:59 PM

i hate to say this but i would take a lexus lf-a over an nsx.

tha_W

11-26-2006, 06:56 PM

and do you know what that orange car is? i bet you don't and you'll probably immediately search on google to find the answer right...about.... now....lol

well its not an nsx if thats what you were trying to get at.

it was an rx-7.

timtem

11-27-2006, 10:30 PM

can't wait to see it on the streets!

OneArmedScissor

11-28-2006, 12:32 AM

we do get watered down cars: We got the e36 m3 with a much weaker motor.

we got the sti with a much weaker motor, internally, we got the 2.5 RS for years with the WRX bodywork but without the motor suspension and brakes.

we got the evo without the super AYC, one of its best features.

and again, the 240sx, we really got robbed.

hyperenergy

11-28-2006, 02:04 AM

badass

keto06

11-28-2006, 03:58 AM

Yea, to say the US doesnt get watered down cars is humorous.

Compare the 02 Civic Si to the 02 UKDM or JDM CTR

What about the Fit? Wheres the 1.3 Diesel?

Out first DOHC VTEC wasnt until 6 years after it debuted in JDM world, and the 1.7L is hardlyseen anymore....

WHat about Honda LSD trannys? Where are those at? No market for those?

sherpagoodness

11-28-2006, 04:12 AM

Yea, to say the US doesnt get watered down cars is humorous.

Out first DOHC VTEC wasnt until 6 years after it debuted in JDM world, and the 1.7L is hardlyseen anymore....

technically the first dohc vtec motor was the 1991 acura nsx....but if we are talking 4 cylinder then yes it was the pitiful b17a1, but in that respect it was interesting because it was a u.s. only motor.

so far it looks pretty good, definately the next in movement in the evolution of the nsx. as has been said though the rear needs some revision. the front end gets the go ahead in my book.

mikesrex

11-28-2006, 05:43 AM

If you guys are so sore about not getting the same rides that some manufacturers sold in other countries, then why not support the manufacturers that did bring you the badass rides straight out of the box?

I honestly like being able to pay much lower insurance because my cars are supposed to be slow, economy cars not made for going fast.

5plusjuan

11-28-2006, 06:24 AM

hmm, might have to start an NSX fund now,heheheheh.....

11-28-2006, 11:36 AM

We do not get watered down cars...

haha. NOT[/borat]

both NSX and Lexus LF-A look a whole lot nicer than the Nissan GT-R. ATESSA > SHAWD tho.

justagsr

11-28-2006, 11:45 AM

I got up close and personal at the TAS when I was living in Japan. Not the best, but here are a few pictures that I took. I hope they come out.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/pb6f315f2de13bd2f3a7cde5ecc6ecf4d/faaba9b1.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/p0c16f3c50e610f9e56cd05b7d509751f/faaba9b7.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/pde18e7ccb2045214638b6b2e3d154f5d/faaba97c.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/p7de968427918afa6492a18d39cb34f32/faaba9af.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/p503ae7e00d6c2d6d6a853ab2d3665e5f/faaba997.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid87/p6a96a3cf33937b06ec50ed8dd619df81/faaba986.jpg

VQuick

11-28-2006, 12:00 PM

itll be about 500HP

Not from a 4.5L V10. BMW and Lambo had a hard enough time getting just over 500hp from 5L V10s. Sure, Honda might have something up their sleeve to break 100hp/liter, but I really don't know if they'll hit hit the 111hp/liter they would need for that. Generally, specific output gets lower as you go up in engine size. There are a few sterling examples out there like the Carerra GT, though.

In addition, the BMW and Lambo engines don't make much torque, either. They're both under 400lb-ft. The Lexus might be the same way, since it's supposed to get a 5L V10 as well. With an even smaller engine and Honda's notoriety for somewhat low torque outputs, the NSX-replacement's torque figures might be laughable.

The GT-R will will beat them all in torque output, and probably cost at least $20k less.

Sepultura

11-28-2006, 12:58 PM

rear looks like a zonda

grapedrink

11-28-2006, 01:27 PM

not feeling the rear lights, but the rest of the car is niceeee

VH_Supra26

11-28-2006, 03:28 PM

haha. NOT[/borat]

both NSX and Lexus LF-A look a whole lot nicer than the Nissan GT-R. ATESSA > SHAWD tho.

i know, the new skyline is ugly as fuk

sherpagoodness

11-29-2006, 01:25 AM

Not from a 4.5L V10. BMW and Lambo had a hard enough time getting just over 500hp from 5L V10s. Sure, Honda might have something up their sleeve to break 100hp/liter, but I really don't know if they'll hit hit the 111hp/liter they would need for that. Generally, specific output gets lower as you go up in engine size. There are a few sterling examples out there like the Carerra GT, though.

bmw did not have a difficult time at all extracting 500hp from the v10. its almost directly based on their f1 engine. the original concept was created and detuned to what was understood to be a reasonable power level for the chassis and was still over 600hp.

VQuick

11-29-2006, 07:46 AM

bmw did not have a difficult time at all extracting 500hp from the v10. its almost directly based on their f1 engine. the original concept was created and detuned to what was understood to be a reasonable power level for the chassis and was still over 600hp.
It's still difficult to do such a thing and keep it at a streetable level, though. I should have clarified. :hs:

fastceli00

11-29-2006, 09:06 AM

Looking at this from the perspective that Honda not only makes IRL engines but Formula 1 as well, I don't see it having a problem producing 500 Hp with a 4.5L V10. The question remains what the powerband would look like and to echo VQuick, the torque will be nothing to brag about for sure with that little displacement. I just hope the NSX does not end up like the S2K, revving past 7 to get usable power; would be nice to see a honda engine with power below 4K RPM.

11-29-2006, 09:21 AM

SlidingRPS13

11-29-2006, 10:45 AM

not gunna catch much with those side views... hehe

VQuick

11-29-2006, 11:14 AM

at roughly ~3000 lbs, a 4.5L is guaranteed to get that thing moving. Even at 3.2L, the NSX, despite people's complaints, would keep up with Skylines on the track. Americans just complain because it doesn't feel like their automatic SUV from the stoplight.
It's all about area under the curve, man. No doubt the car will be fast, but the more useable/available torque, the better. :rock:

Electric motors like in Honda's IMA system might be able to offer a performance benefit. If the V10 was extremely peaky, maybe IMA could be used to assist in takeoff a bit. It could be kinda like launch control systems that other cars have. :hsugh:

AaronSpecV

11-29-2006, 11:32 AM

i know, the new skyline is ugly as fuk

We haven't seen anything close to the production front end of the GT-R yet, but the profile and the rear are sexy as hell. I don't agree with you at all on this one.

As to the NSX design, I like the front, but the profile looks really plain for supercar. The rear end is hideous. Also, the rear glass seems really upright. That can't be good for drag :/

11-29-2006, 11:42 AM

It's all about area under the curve, man. No doubt the car will be fast, but the more useable/available torque, the better. :rock:

I understand that. You and I both know it's definitely not going to feel like a B18C1 in an Integra.

We haven't seen anything close to the production front end of the GT-R yet, but the profile and the rear are sexy as hell. I don't agree with you at all on this one.

Dunno man, Nissan stated that the design is 90% accurate.

VH_Supra26

11-29-2006, 02:47 PM

well buy whatever makes u happy

Integra_nub

11-29-2006, 03:23 PM

albuttz

11-29-2006, 03:43 PM

hehe, wouldn't the b18b1 engine fall under that? haha, cause after 4K rpm's no power is present.

All in all, I have high hopes for the new NSX
have you ever drove a b18b1 before i have power after 4k

fastceli00

11-29-2006, 03:49 PM

Ok, lets not get off topic having a 4 cyl engine debate, save it for Car Talk. And as for the new NSX, Honda will do it right in Japan and whatever we get will be only 95% of the JDM version; this we all know is true. Either way though, if it is as iconic as the original with an all aluminum chasis and handling that is second to none, I would own one in a second!