Honda has unveiled its NSX Concept at the NAIAS in Detroit, effectively previewing the next-generation NSX, which is expected to enter the market in the next three years. The concept arrives wearing an Acura badge, and sports a hybrid drivetrain.
The NSX Concept wears a mid-mounted, next-gen VTEC V6 engine with direct-injection, mated to a dual-clutch transmission, working in tandem with a 2 Electric Motor Drive combination that features a bilateral torque adjustable control system.
Elsewhere, there’s a new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) drivetrain, which can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering, and Honda anticipates the system will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems.
The new NSX will be developed by Honda’s North American R&D centre, and will be built in Ohio, but the company states that the car will be pretty much a global offering, catering to sports driving enthusiasts throughout the world.
“Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency. 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,” Honda’s president and CEO Takanobu Ito said in Detroit.
This Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system will make the NSX the ultimate expression of, “the synergy between man and machine,” he added. “The NSX will make the driver one with the car to enhance dynamic driving abilities without getting in the way.”
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omg… this this this…. is looking hot!
now..thats is a damn fine car!!!!!!
This car should not even use the NSX nameplate! It’s a hybrid and all-wheel-drive.
porsche next flagship 918 also hybrid.the power is all that matters.
rules and regulation on emission have changed nowadays
“Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance through engineering efficiency. 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,” Honda’s president and CEO Takanobu Ito said in Detroit.
make sure high performance is done.don;t do the same mistake like the CRZ Ito San
It looks like Honda didn’t learn from the mistake it did with the CRZ. It’s not that fast and not that fuel efficient either. IMHO, if they want to make a supercar that could become a worthy rival to Nissan GTR or Lexus LFA, they need to ditch this hybrid crap and use the mighty V10 instead. There’s no such thing as a hybrid 458 Italia or a hybrid GTR or a hybrid LFA…
who cares whether its hybrid or not, as long its fast with superior handling and able to make great lap times
there’s no point arguing about that now because we won’t get to see the car until 2015
super car = great look + great performance + great sound
just imagine this new nsx, with the superb look and performance but lack of great engine sound…
beauty but mute..
I think most people care about it.
Look carefully at the pictures of LFA posted recently in this blog and you can see a ‘HYBRID’ on its side indicating the LFA actually has hybrid DNA. Sorry armandd.
Sorry couldn’t find it.. I don’t think the LFA will ever be a hybrid. Hybrid still lose in terms of efficiency, torque, power and cost to modern direct injection diesel. Hype about hybrid.. get real..
Do a search in youtube, “Honda HSV sound” and you guys should know what I mean. This engine sounds even better than the 4.8 V10 used in the LFA!
Supercar owners are rich enough not to care about fuel consumption. Mighty engine with thunderous sound are important part of the experience of owning a supercar. Hey, the number of supercars on the planet is not that significant to cause even 0.0001 percent of air pollution! Get real…
Hybrids are not that efficient either compared to modern diesel with turbocharger and direct injection.
But even the original NSX was never ever intended to be an all out performance supercar.
It was envisioned to make “supercars” easy to drive, comfortable, relatively fuel efficient and reliable. Honda has always done things differently. Its when Honda starts chasing Toyota when things go bad. The 270hp V6 in the original NSX was never considered exceedingly “powerful” even when it was launched in 1990.
Besides, I don’t think one can compare any car with the LFA, thats on another different planet….a car built to show whats technically possible (more like a japanese Veyron) instead of a sports car built to drive.
I think Honda will do fine with this new NSX concept…..other than the too Mazda looking grill. Not quite sure why Honda/Acura is still sticking to that grill design, the TL didn’t exactly win too many fans with that chromed upper lip. Otherwise a damn good looking car, despite a little generic looking.
hmmm… scissor doors likely from the look of things too. Those doors are too long to open conventionally.
better than LFA?…consider this from the price point..u get 3 units of 458 and 5 units of GTR for the price of 1 unit LFA…this new NSX will be priced at GTR, as per what rumours said…so..it is a different league….that LF-LC maybe the straight contender for the new NSX..on the spec wise, which the electric motor spin the wheel+ hybrid engine
Fair enough, but get this: if Porsche is really serious about hybrid, why only make diesel versions of the Cayenne and Panamera? What about the 911, Boxster and Cayman?
Agreed. This hot supercar definitely must carry the Honda logo. It’s a pure Honda!
The first NSX was groundbreaking.
I hope they will achieve the same with this one. Times have changed and this car seems to reflect that.
Good move by Honda, no point trying to out GTR the GTR………nope gone some where else. With Peek oil hitting about 2015 i think it will be the CAR of age…….wish they give some sizes, lenght,height,width……….looks big but told its Boxster size?
Mike/Liverpool UK
back is great…front..hmmm…..nice la…but…
The body line somehow remind me of Lotus Esprit concept car.
Looks ok ok saje. Cross between R8 and 458. New NSX has to be a game changer like it’s predecessor.
R8 twins??
Oh come on Honda.. Why don’t you use the mighty V10 in the HSV racer? Want to build a REAL supercar or a grocery getter hybrid?
Thumbs me down if you’re Honda fanboy.
Hope it goes as fast S it looks, id buy one just for d looks alone
Finally, Japanese has some break through in their car design.. Well Done!
Some say, that the mere mention of his name will send lightning flashing and dark clouds gathering.
…and that the new NSX was conceived in a realm where speed and time as we know them, are mere abstract concepts only.
Im not a H fanboy but a true blue NSX fanboi
car looks ohkey buy should have pioneering features (back then the NA1) was using titanoum rods n designed by pininfarina
why cant this one use powerhouse designers also?
And who is the tuner? last time we have ayrton senna n mclaren boss among others
without top guns n a drop of innovation, the NSX will always be remembered as the NSX NA1 n not some hybrid eco friendly transport
AMAZING, FUTURISTIC + AERODYNAMIC + STYLISH. And it should be one of the most fuel efficient super sports car with least emissions. GTR and LFA would be out of fuel (even with a larger fuel tank) and the new NSX would be still running on the same tank :].
Do you know that having a more fuel efficient car have advantages in racing too? You would need to put less fuel in the tank so the car is lighter from the start of the race with a significant advantage…..!!!!
Very nice look, shame about the engine. The world is not fully ready yet for a hybrid or electric supercars.Same time, couldn’t understand why Honda still don’t have the guts to beat the Europeans at their own game, when the brand is already an established one. A 4L V10 should be the better choice.
although i am not a Honda fan
but i realy like old NSX and this NSX…
thumbs up!!!
MUCH MUCH MUCH WAY BETTER THAN UGLY POTONG EXORA
Same guy hating because its hybrid is the same guy who said fuel injection was stupid in the 80s…
Love this Hybrid car. Itz another steps towards the future without/less using petrol. All those sports car that consume large amount of petrol will be just scrap metal if there’s no fuel to pump coz petrol is depleting. However, this concept NSX’s design look like a mixture of Mazda Furai concept front and lamborghini back with abit of it’s Honda add-on. I’m sure Honda can do much better than this.
A good looking car like this deserves a well-tuned engine. Hybrid or not, I hope the V6 engine is turbocharged. Or maybe use the small-sized V8 like the one in MP4-12C.
Guys there are 3 more years before we can see the real thing, anything can happen.
Proton will develop a new quad turbo TUAH to smoke this piece of crap.
WHY made in USA? This iconic Japanese supercar should made in JAPAN!!!