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Wahhaj

10-15-2003, 03:02 PM

http://home.comcast.net/~tashafan/nsx-1.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~tashafan/nsx-2.jpg

With Enzo looks, carbon bodyshell and gullwing doors, you would expect this supercar to wear a Ferrari badge. But in fact, this is the Honda Sports Concept (HSC) - and it's tipped to become the all-new NSX. What's more, just like the Italian stunner, it will cause a real stir with cutting-edge technology.

The current NSX has been on sale since 1991, and its all-alloy construction and no-compromise chassis created a vehicle capable of worrying traditional supercar brands. Honda aims to do the same with this model, using carbon-fibre panels similar to those on the likes of the Enzo and Porsche Carrera GT.

It has the looks to match them, too; the headlamps resemble the existing NSX, but otherwise the styling is all-new. The sharp edges and flat sides aren't only for effect, though, as the HSC's aerodynamics have been tuned to give greater downforce at speed without the need for big external spoilers. At the rear, the LED tail-lights have a holographic 3D effect and a glass screen exposes the mid-mounted engine. Unlike the Enzo, the Honda makes do with a revamped 3.0-litre V6 rather than a V12, but it now produces 300bhp and is mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox. The interior, accessed via scissor-action doors, uses blue carbon fibre and a minimalist 'skeletal' dash structure, while the gearlever is replaced by a paddleshifter. Yet despite the technology, Honda insists that the new NSX will be no more expensive than the old car when it arrives in 2005. Tom Barnard

Source: Auto Express

WhereHaveYouBeen

10-15-2003, 05:18 PM

Ok, stop making three fvcking different posts about the same fvcuking thing!!!! Just post it in the same thread. You don't get points for posting new threads.

Wahhaj

10-15-2003, 05:21 PM

I apologize if I have offended you in some way. But this is an article related to the nsx, I have not created a thread on the new NSX before this thread. Also if this article has been posted before, please provide the proper link and I would be happy to delete it.

M_TYPE_X

10-15-2003, 08:33 PM

Don't pay attention to the stressed-out member from East Lansing. He needs some sleep and a good bottle of Snapple.

Infiniti6MT

10-15-2003, 09:32 PM

the Honda makes do with a revamped 3.0-litre V6 rather than a V12, but it now produces 300bhp and is mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox

Only an increase of 10 bhp to 300 ? http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/rolleyes1.gif http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

pSY trek

10-15-2003, 11:47 PM

A high reving V8 would be nice.
-Stanley

Umi_R98

10-16-2003, 09:09 AM

can an Nismo 350Z R-Tune spank the begeezus out of it for half the price?

yah wish it were a Honda V8 instead. its probably the only Exotic with a 20+ mpg.

Irie_eyes

10-17-2003, 10:08 PM

A$$ end looks vette-ish.
Actually, the whole thing looks like Logitech or some other joystick maker was contracted to do the whole thing.

What's more, just like the Italian stunner, it will cause a real stir with cutting-edge technology.

The current NSX has been on sale since 1991, and its all-alloy construction and no-compromise chassis created a vehicle capable of worrying traditional supercar brands .

That's a good one.

Unlike the Enzo, the Honda makes do with a revamped 3.0-litre V6 rather than a V12, but it now produces 300bhp and is mated to a six-speed sequential gearbox.

I wonder if the writer knows that the stunner is how the Enzo performs, not now it looks or what it is made of...

Nismo

10-18-2003, 12:43 AM

<font color="#666666[/img]"The Honda makes do with a revamped 3.0-litre V6 rather than a V12, but it now produces 300bhp..."</font>

http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/mad.gif C'mon Honda, are you trying to kill the NSX!? 300 hp from a 3.0L V6 engine is impressive. But the sports car-world has changed since 1989. Please give the next NSX a minimum of ~400 hp.

<font color="#666666[/img]"The HSC's aerodynamics have been tuned to give greater downforce at speed without the need for big external spoilers. While the gearlever is replaced by a paddleshifter."</font>

Awesome!!! http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smile.gif http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/cool.gif

M_TYPE_X

10-18-2003, 05:05 AM

Woah, I thought the car would have more power.

Ahhsk

10-18-2003, 05:28 AM

what are guestimates on weight? 300hp is still a nice chunk of horse power especially in a "light" car.

NissT

10-18-2003, 05:34 AM

I really don't think that they are going backwards in displacement. I am putting my money on 3.5L and close to 350HP.

nosuchsol

10-18-2003, 08:33 PM

There's a little too much happening on that that I don't like... not my tastes. Not to mention, you won't be able to see what's happening behind with that sliver of glass.

FanaticZ

10-18-2003, 09:04 PM

i don't see how anything mentioned even puts this nsx on the same page as an enzo.

Umi_R98

10-18-2003, 09:43 PM

Question. On the center console is that the E-brake? And is it an Auto(MTX will jump for joy!) as I dunt see a clutch pedal...come to think of it I can't even find the shifter.??? Is it Wheels paddles, if so Honda did a good job of hiding them.

Nismo

10-18-2003, 10:01 PM

i don't see how anything mentioned even puts this nsx on the same page as an enzo.

There are similarities in the style of the exterior between this concept NSX and the Ferrari Enzo; nothing more.

Honda does well enough in various high-tech racing series that they have no need to prove themselves with an ultra-super-street car (nor do they need the cash from its sales like Ferrari does). Therefore, the next NSX will probably take on the 360 in much the same way that the first NSX took on the 360's predecessor: by offering a mid-engine exotic sports car with awesome handling, excellent reliability, and a sub-exotic price. http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Nismo

10-18-2003, 10:20 PM

I dunt see a clutch pedal...come to think of it I can't even find the shifter.??? Is it Wheels paddles, if so Honda did a good job of hiding them.

"The interior, accessed via scissor-action doors, uses blue carbon fibre and a minimalist 'skeletal' dash structure, while the gearlever is replaced by a paddleshifter."

I don't know about that center stick; my guess is the same as yours: it's the e-brake handle.

Irie_eyes

10-19-2003, 12:40 AM

dw1784

10-19-2003, 12:52 AM

bit of clarification:
"HSC"- High Speed Concept; its a Concept Study, "rumor" to be NSX replacement. Engine 3.5L, console mounted "dial select" transmission with steering wheel paddle gear selection.

http://auto.ascii24.com/issue/2003/1015/article54442_1.html

as for its similarity with Enzo, perhaps it should be suggested Ken Okuyama had something to do with it? As the ex chief of Pininfarina, he designed the Rossa, 456M, Enzo, Modena and 612 Scaglietti. He also worked on the C5 Vette(note the tail fender of HSC), 911, Boxter and Maserati.

Honda's going thru corporate restructuring currently, with new president, new subsidiaries, new mfg facilities. S2000-NSX production will be moving to Suzuka.

Irie_eyes

10-23-2003, 11:17 PM

http://216.73.106.70/SP32-20031023-125845.jpg
http://216.73.106.70/SP32-20031023-125901.jpg
These pictures looks nicer.
Me like now...

WhereHaveYouBeen

10-24-2003, 10:52 AM

So I'm guessing all-talk-and-no-go honda will make this a v-8, but it will be seriously underpowered for its competition. Go NSX! http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/rolleyes1.gif

NissT

10-24-2003, 11:54 AM

Did honda ever say that it may make a V-8 NSX? I never heard of that before. And HP alone don't speak for the car. If it has a lot of carbon fiber, then it'll be very light, quick and grate handler.

CoCo_PuFf

10-24-2003, 12:21 PM

Did honda ever say that it may make a V-8 NSX? I never heard of that before. And HP alone don't speak for the car. If it has a lot of carbon fiber, then it'll be very light, quick and grate handler.

great! http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/smile.gif so it's still gonna be 100k..... http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/shocked.gifmaybe this time they'll give buyers a CD PLAYER!!! too http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/ooo.gif.....lol j/k http://forums.freshalloy.com/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Irie_eyes

10-24-2003, 07:07 PM

The Mosler MT900 weighs 1980 lbs. dry.
Get it around that weight with 300 hp and it might be decent, but to NSX standards. Give it 400 hp and I'd say it's worth $100K.

NissT

10-26-2003, 04:19 PM

Video (http://www.honda.co.jp/motorshow/2003/auto/hsc/promo-video/broadband/index.html)

Does anyone understand Japanese?

Wahhaj

10-27-2003, 08:07 AM

WhereHaveYouBeen

10-27-2003, 08:57 AM

Video (http://www.honda.co.jp/motorshow/2003/auto/hsc/promo-video/broadband/index.html)

Does anyone understand Japanese?

Does anyone understand japan?

NissT

10-27-2003, 04:20 PM

Video (http://www.honda.co.jp/motorshow/2003/auto/hsc/promo-video/broadband/index.html)

Does anyone understand Japanese?

Nice find.. the video is badass.. the HSC looks even more fluid in motion. The headlights are amazing.

Yeah, the car looks very nice in motion.
Here's more pics
Here (doesn't let me post them) (http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=165605)

http://www.canadiandriver.com/roadtest/images/03tokyo_hsc_2.jpg