GTR's next challenger: 2011 V10 NSX! (^_^)

[speedraver]

"Honda boss Takeo Fukui has thrown down the gauntlet and demanded results at the famed Nurburgring from the engineers working on the new 2011 NSX. This front engine V10 powered Japanese supercar has made it’s first public appearance in Germany bearing full camouflage. The NSX is going to be a tough competitor for the GT-R with an expected 550 hp and Honda’s SH-AWD system getting the power the ground and in fact the CEO wont be happy until it beats the GT-R’s record 7 minute 29 second laptime."

NÜRBURG, Germany — The latest prototype of the 2011 Acura NSX has hit the Nürburgring, and according to our sources in Japan, it has a very specific goal. We're told that Takeo Fukui, CEO of Honda, has tasked his R&D team with building an NSX that's faster around the Nürburgring than both the Nissan GT-R and the upcoming Lexus LF-A.

It's a tall order, and one that Honda hopes it can achieve through the use of a 5.5-liter V10 expected to make 550 horses, with a torque peak expected to top 420 pound-feet. The engine is essentially a slightly larger version of the V8 that Honda will use for the next-generation, rear-wheel-drive RL sedan, and it will use cylinder deactivation under light loads for maximum efficiency. Additional gains will come from the use of an eight-speed, paddle-shifted automatic.

Getting the power to the ground will be a modified version of Honda's Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive (SH-AWD) system. Packaging could be tight, however, as this NSX will place its V10 up front. A combination of steel and aluminum will be used for the chassis that will form the basis of this 2+2 sports car.

What this means to you: The Acura NSX is less than two years away, and it's aiming to reclaim its title as Japan's ultimate supercar. — Ed Hellwig, Lead Senior Editor

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=127306#2

[FlSHRFun]

Wow, looks pretty sleek. Wish people would stop staking exhausts on top of each other, though.

[Cost a G]

Thx for posting this. looks similiar to the Lexus LF-A

[ttrank]

That's quite a change.

[Beebo]

Great post... will have to wait and see what happens...

[Joaquin03]

Acura NS-Zebra...

[speedraver]

[strife]

Wow....i''m getting a slight erection

[1beastnstl]

I'm part of the largest NSX forum and they all HATE the look of the car because its not even CLOSE to the original NSX heritage.

[WaLLy]

Nice!!!!!!

[Klubbheads]

the front wheel in the air in the middle of the corner made me smile. I already like this car a lot.

[speedraver]

Originally Posted by Klubbheads

the front wheel in the air in the middle of the corner made me smile.

The car looks like it's smiling as well..... kinda like Pikachu!

[HenryLee]

wut rims are those.. look similar to VSXX without lippage..

[WaLLy]

Originally Posted by speedraver

The car looks like it's smiling as well..... kinda like Pikachu!

it does!!

[Skaterbasist]

Originally Posted by 1beastnstl

I'm part of the largest NSX forum and they all HATE the look of the car because its not even CLOSE to the original NSX heritage.

Same can be said with many other cars. With the exception of the tail lights, I don't see the R35 GT-R close to its past heritage.

If the change is for good, its always welcomed. And these spy shots look promising

It really does resemble the Lexus LFA.

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