A Far Eastern individualist is back: the Honda NSX. In Detroit, the concept with V6 mid-engine, four-wheel drive and hybrid system.
Who holds at the Detroit Auto Show 2012 Honda NSX Concept to the lookout, which must go to the state of Acura. There stands the imposing NSX. In the U.S., adorned with a pointed "A" hood and rear, where the rest of the world Honda "H" will be available. Otherwise, both types are the same. "In three years of the Acura NSX will be seen on the streets. Doing so, we are new markets, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia and Ukraine also open up," says Acura vice president, Jeff Conrad, for series production. Responsibility for the project contributes Honda America, should be made the new Honda NSX in Ohio then. Even after Germany, the V6 petrol engine will come with sports hybrid system and 4x4 system. But no matter where and under what name, will bring back memories of his famous predecessors, which came on the market more than 20 years ago.
The 4.33 meter long and 1.90 meter wide NSX crouches at just 1.16 meters in height to the floor of the exhibition hall. With a 3.7-liter V6 petrol waiting for the jump. The typical for the NSX mid-engine with direct fuel injection sits in the neck of the pilot. His force he heads to the rear wheels on. He is assisted by two electric motors on the front wheels. If necessary, all four wheels are driven, in addition, the front wheels can be individually accelerated and decelerated. So it should be possible with the NSX particularly high cornering speeds. For even more speed increase of the lightweight concept in an integrated dual-clutch transmission electric motor provides. When the NSX chassis is based on mixed tires. Front turn 255/35er 19 inch with tires, rear tires come 275/30er on 20-inch rims are used. Like the NSX could perform on the track, shows an official clip from Acura and Gran Turismo 5
The NSX was back in 1991, pretty much the strongest terms what the Japanese ever put on wheels. Aluminum construction, 274-horsepower engine and a styling agent with an Italian accent. To a top speed of 270 km / h it was three digits on the speedometer with 5.9 seconds. In short: A Ferrari for everyday wear, paired with Japanese reliability and the good nature of a housewife compatible Civic. Of course, the equipment was typical Japanese so completely: Leather, Bose system with tape-drive, six-speed gearbox - the early nineties was a powerful statement. Meanwhile, the NSX is back presenting over 20 years. If first impressions do not be fooled by the successor, the wait has been worthwhile.
