Unfortunately it’s only a concept, but depending on the feedback at the Detroit show and forthcoming Geneva show in Europe, who knows, this gorgeous NSX concept could become reality.Most brands need a halo model these days, that is PR-speak for something that will draw the punters into a showroom to help them flog the more mundane stuff, so this should dothe trick quite nicely.
Badged as an Acura in the USA, the new Honda NSX, which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio. However, the vehicle on show looked very much like a finished model.Using lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V6 engine, the NSX Concept employs several new technologies, including an innovative new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system. So who came up with that moniker I wonder?
Anyway, the car will utilise a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system. This new hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering. In addition to the electric motors will be a 306 bhp, 3.5 litre, VTEC® V6 engine with direct-injection and a dual clutch transmission with built-in electric motor.
Price? Who knows, but it’ll be dearer than a Jazz!
