New year, new NSX Concept. At last year’s Detroit show, Honda unveiled the Acura NSX Concept that gave us a preview of the much-anticipated next-gen Honda NSX. At this year’s NAIAS, they pulled the wraps off an updated version of that concept. It’s much closer to reality now, and here’s why.
Firstly, Honda says that the 2013 concept is “based on the expected underpinnings of the vehicle Acura will bring to market,” which means that this is not just merely an empty-shell styling proposal. Despite this, the new NSX Concept maintains the original’s low and wide stance, highlighted by clean and simple surfacing, and edgy details that “communicate supercar attitude and a high-tech feel.”
Also, this “Mk2” concept gives us a first look at “one possible direction for the next-generation NSX interior design.” The cabin is founded on a “Human Support Cockpit” theme focusing on “the synergy between man and machine.” Honda says that the cockpit boasts outstanding visibility, an exotic driving position, and an intuitive “Simple Sports Interface” that minimises interior clutter.
“This further evolution of the Acura NSX Concept design is remarkably true to the original concept styling. We’re making great progress in delivering on the expectations we created a year ago, with advanced technology that will bring new levels of performance and a unique, dynamic experience to the exotic sports car market,” said Mike Accavitti, VP of national marketing operations.
It was announced last year that the NSX will be powered by a mid-mounted, direct-injected V6 engine mated to Honda’s Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All-Wheel Drive) system.
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD is an all-new, three-motor high-performance hybrid system that combines torque vectoring AWD with advanced hybrid efficiency through the use of three electric motors – one integrated with the V6 and two motors driving the front wheels – along with an all-new dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
Honda says that the system enables instant delivery of negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering to achieve a new level of driving performance unparalleled by current AWD systems. We’ve sampled all these tech first-hand in Japan – click here for an in-depth look into Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology programme.
The new NSX is being developed by a global R&D team led by designers and engineers at Honda R&D Americas in Los Angeles and Ohio. The production NSX will be manufactured at a new production facility in central Ohio.
So, production NSX at next year’s Detroit show?
Super Awesome!
This still cannot beat GT-R, for sure
Aventador still can beat ur fcking GTR with ease!!! :)
still cannot, please google around
The original NSX was dubbed as the first ‘everyday MR supercar’ , no not the R8, which many days Acura copied for its NSX. The original also could be the best looking sports car of its time
This concept is easily the best looking Asian car in Motor city. Amazing sharp lines, no wonder Tony Stark loves it. Hope Honda makes it everyday usability like the original and a hardcore Type R version. The interior raised transmission tunnel reminds me of the last Japanese Supercar’s interior, the LFA, which is not teally a bad thing, it still looks great. Hope the production version won’t differ much from the concept…..cant wait for 2014!
In before faggots calling this an R8 copy, open your eyes please. This has sharp and prominent lines. Doesn’t scream R8 at all which is all smooth and fluid in design.
hmm actually it do look a bit like the R8 if u look from the door to the back of the 1st picture..
just my 2 cents..
This NSX has a more sharper design than a R8. It has character like its Predecessor.
Not sure which racing driver would honda going to cooperate with? Aryton Senna is not around to give Honda a helpful hand. RIP Aryton Senna.
I just can’t wait for the NSX-R version.
Don’t be so rude? Can? It reflects back to the car like a black dot on a white paper. Be gentlemen or don’t like this car at all.
There is a big difference. The R8 will end up being towed away very often
absolutely stunning!
one of the ugliest supercar design in history, especially the rear of it…even the lousy lotus can do better than this!
Boohoo. You comparing this car with a cancel concept cars are not going to be in production.
You must be a Honda hater. Maybe a Korean car fans?
Yeah I’am here, whats wrong, constipation again….LAMOJ[that’s a new term]
Anyways, Yeah maybe to your eyes it’s the ugliest supercar design in history and maybe you have’t seen Vector M12 or the Weber Faster One. but there is a large population that disagree, it’s a stunning piece of design from a Japanese company…..and that is by far a achievement. What part of those sharp predator-killer-robot look that you do not like….it’s like not liking T-800 “Arnold”
I couldn’t agree more, this one is indeed shit looking supercar, u r rite, the rear suckz..lotus design much better, the 1st gen NSX much better. Honda suckz nowadays.
Nice!Just hope the real car comes with this look!
everything looks great..till i see that auto box…i don care if its a dual clutch which can shift faster than any lightning…the true honda racing spirit lied with its really crisp manual and vtec. so honda, when you do produce it, give us a manual please?
It’s not just any auto box. It’s twin clutch.
It won’t comes in manual because its a 3 motor hybrid.
Honda Nsx coming!!!
Honda Nsx back!!!
Good job honda…
So we glad to see honda nsx vs Nissan gtr vs Lexus lfa…three Japanese super car
Yeah good job…..
Like your name too
and sell it below RM200K
Below 200k?! Sorry bro, that ain’t gonna happen esp here in Malaysia. Nissan GTR recond also where selling way high above 500k bro last time.
Furthermore the Honda confirm that the NSX will cost higher than the current GTR.
And below 200k!? the day a car classified officially a Supercar sold below Riggit Malaysia 200k NEW will be when a concrete peace plan breaks out between Israel and her neighbor, A effective and universally acceptable cure for cancer, Leukemia and AIDS, And Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley coming out on the same day to machine gunned Justin Bieber all happening on one 24-hour cycle.
Either that or China has made a carbon copy of a Ferrari 458 with a more ridiculous name in Tibet.
this car announce sell Around USD 100K which is around RM3xxK in malaysia, BTY after TAX 200% here u go 1 milion.
as a fanboy for the NA1 (C30A), i must say the design of this car is exceptional
hate the rims though
and the fact that it still retains the v6 engine and mid engine feature, it’ll be a sell for rich hardcore nsx fans
very much unlike the LFA
:)
but lets say one day i’ll get rich, i’ll still prolly get the NA1…cuz there’s ayrton senna’s blood in it
Reborn of Honda and the death of Lotus.
Getting fade up with Jap super car, all going with paddle shift, direct shit, shitty shift, even a american corvette have 7 speed manual, and porsche who still keep the fun driving of manual transmission
next 911 GT3 is reported to only have 7 speed PDK
Good Honda!!!
suddenly honda can make proper and good looking dashboard
Honda !!!.u r back!!
Nice, stunning Honda
Where the spirit of driving using lazy shift? It wont be fun. How come supercar could be lazycar.
good job honda,at least NSX better than already cease production lexus LFA,R.I.P lexus!
Hold on.. The interior looks like an LFA rip-off! Seriously guys! To look at pictures of the LFA’s interior and compare it with the NZX’s interior design and concept!
Centre console reminds me of the Carrera GT. Overall a decent looking ride.
The legend has come back…
Woooah Honda…. u have the power to dream once more!!
Super, stunning & magnifico!!!
Could this be the next European Supercar killer or, a just a GTR killer. Such a masterpiece design, i couldn’t agree more about the prettiness of the interior and how comfortable it is by just looking at it. EXOTIC!