[2003 Honda HSC Concept pictured above]
On the sidelines of this year's Frankfurt Motor Show, Ito-San reaffirmed the company's commitment to build an NSX successor.
“I spent part of my early career at Honda developing the NSX, and specifically the aluminium body," Ito told reporters from UK's Autocar. "I really enjoyed the experience and learned much, so my wish is that Honda engineers have the experience of developing a sportscar like the NSX in the future. Within Honda, our engineers are already looking at developing such a car,” he added.
Ito was not willing to give away any information other than that the new model would be quite different compared to the old NSX.
“The original NSX was about high power but also about good driving experience. Today power-to-weight is what we have to focus on. The NSX was known for its aluminium body, so when we develop our new sportcar we don’t want to copy Ferrari for power, but to also chase efficiency as well," Ito said.
This is the second coming of the NSX successor: in 2003, Honda displayed the HSC concept pictured here at the Tokyo Motor Show, hinting at a production model. Indeed the company was scheduling a 2010 launch, but the plan was cancelled by then-Honda CEO Takeo Fukui in the middle of the economic crisis.
The high-tech supercar isn’t the only performance model that Honda is developing at the moment. The 2012 Civic's chief engineer, Mitsuru Kariya said that a hot version is also under development.
It seems like Honda’s management changed its mind because it initially denied planning such a version as it didn’t fit in its new, “green” image.
“The performance version is already under discussion”, said Kariya. “We know the Type R was a big success, and we are looking for a car developed in that direction. Whether it will be called Type R is not certain though.”
It’s OK, Mr. Kariya, as long as you stay true to the hardcore character of the original. After all, a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet.
Story sources: Autocar
17 Comments:
NSX looks great
Listen here Honda and Ito-San, if you don't have an actual car at the show, your words mean nothing.
Can we have a new S2000 as well?
A legend back!
what about the one-off model acura has in store for the avengers movie...that ought to be rolled off the assembly line
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NSX Looks nice other than the back end, that's truely fugly.
The Real legends need ta come back and kick fake asses good. Go NSX!
Probably hybrid, heavy and without a manual transmission, NSX. But at least its something fast and fun. Hopefully the "hot" Civic will address the hybrid and "no manual" problem.
Note to Honda: WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER HEAVY MONSTER.
i was waiting for that NSX bad ass car!
Note to Honda Japan: Don’t compromise the backend this time :/
We really don’t want to stick a set golf clubs in the back of flagship sports car, despite what
the US
exec’s tell you!
Please make sure the next gen nsx or civic type R come equipped with A-VTEC like y'all said was in development as well. I just drove a G37x the other day & that thing blew my mind w its amazing VVEL, variable valve lift is economical & reduces pumping losses, since y'all are so anal about fuel economy now. & they quality of the 2012 civic, very poor & very disappointing. I see better quality coming from some newer modern Hyundai's now, very sad
When is Acura going to come out with hybrid vehicles? They are so behind in the industry and it is so disappointing.
im sick of this green stuff that honda is talking about so much now. Honda`s were know for being bad ass robust hardcore beast. now im afraid its changing to be a kitten. honda im happy that you guys are looking at hybrids but pls dont compromise the racing and performance aspect. im a die hard honda fan. nowdays i feel honda is behind when it comes to performance. just look at the gtr and lfs. im happy you guys are into hybrids but pls dont forget about the R factor.
Nice website..
Honda Civic 2003
Rebirth of a super legend....cnt wait
Honda don't go all green and forget those of us who enjoy our cars. I am about to buy an Alfa Romeo Guillieta as you have nothing interesting for me at present. If you had more sporty versions of all your models you would be my first choice. The Alfa is very green, low emissions, economical and fun all at the same time.
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