Acura considering a baby NSX - report - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

quik1987 · 09-28-2012, 07:32 PM

Could be launched in 2016 or 2017

According to a recent report, Acura is considering an entry-level sports car which is internally known as the "Small NSX."
Details are limited, but Motor Trend says the model will look like a smaller version of the NSX and be equipped with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD).

Power would likely be provided by a turbocharged petrol engine, possibly a 2.4-liter four-cylinder. It could feature hybrid technology, but nothing is official as of yet.

If everything pans out, the model could be introduced in 2016 or 2017. Since the car is rumored to use components from the NSX, to help spread developments costs, the model could be priced between $50,000-60,000 (€38,740- 46,485).

Source: Motor Trend

Jimbo · 09-28-2012, 07:53 PM

Please no hybrid.

-J

ft86Fan · 09-28-2012, 08:24 PM

Please no AWD.

Liquidsnake · 09-28-2012, 08:30 PM

Please no 4 banger.

RRnold · 09-28-2012, 08:34 PM

Too soon junior... literally!!

Subscribed!! Welcome back Honda, your fans missed you!!

Koolkiid · 09-28-2012, 08:44 PM

AWD=Fail

Guff · 09-28-2012, 09:56 PM

Why can't they just make a S2K/RWD Integra and be done with it? Modernized look, decent high revving power, 2800-3000 lbs, and sexyyyy. that's all they need!!

That's all we ever asked for... :'(

WingsofWar · 09-28-2012, 10:27 PM

makes no sense to me...

please Honda..don't be an asshat aiming for the highest automotive achievement with the NSX or Baby NSX.. the car that will catapult your brand back into performance is the Integra Type R. Small, Lightweight, TQ vectoring FWD, and a free reving n/a with enough punch to combat the Renault Megane RS in its pride land.

serialk11r · 09-29-2012, 02:59 AM

If it hits 9000rpm I'm saving up for it...

I'd actually love to see a smaller displacement high rev V6, but we all know there's no way Honda would do that.

RRnold · 09-29-2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guff

Why can't they just make a S2K/RWD Integra and be done with it? Modernized look, decent high revving power, 2800-3000 lbs, and sexyyyy. that's all they need!!

That's all we ever asked for... :'(

Quote:

Originally Posted by WingsofWar

makes no sense to me...

please Honda..don't be an asshat aiming for the highest automotive achievement with the NSX or Baby NSX.. the car that will catapult your brand back into performance is the Integra Type R. Small, Lightweight, TQ vectoring FWD, and a free reving n/a with enough punch to combat the Renault Megane RS in its pride land.

That would be all they would need for Acura to make a strong return!

A RWD or AWD since that is what they seem to be going compact similar to the Integra yet that looks nothing like the NSX (that they plan to build). It would be like how the IS-F and the GS-F are to Lexus. 2 completely different Acura models with 2 different identities but 1 main goal, to be best car ever design by Honda.

Dear Acura,

Please get ride of that lame ass signature thick brushed aluminum U shaped grille. That shit is ugly!

Thanks,
Previous Acura owner

Josh B · 09-29-2012, 01:21 PM

Acura was specifically moving toward a more grown up and classy business model, so I doubt the ITR will ever make it back here, and if it did it would be badged a Honda. I hope that happens, and I would also love to see a new S2000 or similar but in a hard top.

Regarding a Hybrid NSX with AWD, yes please. Regenerative braking and electric powered wheels are the future, like it or not. I can't wait for the day we will have a KERS setup on a production car that is reasonably affordable. Imagine dumping an additional 150+ hp on a straight away for 5-7 seconds to overtake a car. Can't wait.

Jimbo · 09-29-2012, 02:12 PM

I don't have a problem with a four cylinder 2.4 turbo. It would probably make about 300 hp and if they can keep the weight about where the FR-S/BRZ is then that would be great. As for AWD and SH/AWD - I would have to reserve judgement until I drive one. But I suspect the AWD stuff would push the weight above 3000 pounds.

I guess it all depends if Acura wants to do an Evora or an MR2.

-J

serialk11r · 09-29-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I guess it all depends if Acura wants to do an Evora or an MR2.

-J

If they do an "Evora" with the tricked out electric SH-AWD stuff that might actually turn out to be pretty good, hard to say. If anyone can do a proper high rev engine it's Honda, so I still have hope.

If they do an MR2 like car I'll be even happier though

(although, it would be nice if the interior were slightly better than my MR2 lol)

09-28-2012, 07:32 PM	#1
quik1987 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: Bugatti Veyron Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,338 Thanks: 141 Thanked 569 Times in 256 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Acura considering a baby NSX - report Could be launched in 2016 or 2017 According to a recent report, Acura is considering an entry-level sports car which is internally known as the "Small NSX." Details are limited, but Motor Trend says the model will look like a smaller version of the NSX and be equipped with Super Handling All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD). Power would likely be provided by a turbocharged petrol engine, possibly a 2.4-liter four-cylinder. It could feature hybrid technology, but nothing is official as of yet. If everything pans out, the model could be introduced in 2016 or 2017. Since the car is rumored to use components from the NSX, to help spread developments costs, the model could be priced between $50,000-60,000 (€38,740- 46,485). Source: Motor Trend

09-28-2012, 07:53 PM	#2
Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 92 NSX, 08 Accord Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Please no hybrid. -J __________________ 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 2005 Lotus Elise - (sold but reincarnated by BRZ) 2008 Honda Accord Cpe, Blk/Blk,V6,6 spd, Nav (sold) 2013 Subaru BRZ, Limited, 6 spd Auto, WR Blue

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WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,561 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	makes no sense to me... please Honda..don't be an asshat aiming for the highest automotive achievement with the NSX or Baby NSX.. the car that will catapult your brand back into performance is the Integra Type R. Small, Lightweight, TQ vectoring FWD, and a free reving n/a with enough punch to combat the Renault Megane RS in its pride land. __________________

09-29-2012, 01:21 PM	#11
Josh B Buzz Killington Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: A slow truck Location: Virginia Posts: 48 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Acura was specifically moving toward a more grown up and classy business model, so I doubt the ITR will ever make it back here, and if it did it would be badged a Honda. I hope that happens, and I would also love to see a new S2000 or similar but in a hard top. Regarding a Hybrid NSX with AWD, yes please. Regenerative braking and electric powered wheels are the future, like it or not. I can't wait for the day we will have a KERS setup on a production car that is reasonably affordable. Imagine dumping an additional 150+ hp on a straight away for 5-7 seconds to overtake a car. Can't wait.

09-29-2012, 02:12 PM	#12
Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 92 NSX, 08 Accord Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't have a problem with a four cylinder 2.4 turbo. It would probably make about 300 hp and if they can keep the weight about where the FR-S/BRZ is then that would be great. As for AWD and SH/AWD - I would have to reserve judgement until I drive one. But I suspect the AWD stuff would push the weight above 3000 pounds. I guess it all depends if Acura wants to do an Evora or an MR2. -J __________________ 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 2005 Lotus Elise - (sold but reincarnated by BRZ) 2008 Honda Accord Cpe, Blk/Blk,V6,6 spd, Nav (sold) 2013 Subaru BRZ, Limited, 6 spd Auto, WR Blue Last edited by Jimbo; 09-29-2012 at 02:41 PM.

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