Acura NSX Approved for Production! Concept to Appear at 2012 Detroit Show

[vh_supra26]

A prototype for Acura’s second-generation NSX supercar only started testing at the Nürburgring yesterday, but already the car has been destroyed. The prototype caught fire during today's round of testing but fortunately the driver managed to pull over and jump out before the flames spread to the rest of the car. Onlookers said the fire started at the rear before engulfing the rest.

The rear is where the car’s twin-turbocharged engine is located as well as its gearbox and one of its three electric motors. It’s not clear what caused the fire but we do know the air intakes and vents on the latest prototype are larger than those on previous prototypes as well as the original concept from 2012, suggesting the design has required additional cooling.

Fortunately the fire occurred during testing, and we’re sure engineers will address the issue before production of the new NSX commences next year. As previously reported, the new NSX will be going on sale sometime in 2015, as a 2016 model. It will be badged an Acura for the American and Chinese markets and a Honda everywhere else. Development of the new NSX is taking place primarily in the U.S. and production will be handled at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

The drivetrain of the new NSX is a complex hybrid system consisting of a V-6, dual-clutch transmission, lithium-ion battery and three electric motors. Two of the electric motors power the front wheels independently, while the third, integrated with the V-6 and dual-clutch transmission, helps power the rear wheels. The system is Acura’s new Sport Hybrid Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive, and a tamer setup is featured in the 2014 RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD.

For our in-depth report on the 2016 Acura NSX, which includes spy shots of the prototype prior to its fire, click here.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...orAuthority%29

[daiheadjai]

Wow. The NSX truly is faster than a Ferrari then.

[Dave-ROR]

Fire.. because hybrid.

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...orAuthority%29

I almost feel like I jinxed the car with my post a couple days back....

[daiheadjai]

Usher drove the new NSX.

"Gotta let it burn..."

[vh_supra26]

Theres a report saying it was trying too hard to keep up with the MKIV Supra / FT-1 test mule when this happened :p








I'm kidding BTW

[tahdizzle]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

Theres a report saying it was trying too hard to keep up with the MKIV Supra / FT-1 test mule when this happened :p


I'm kidding BTW

Aye, and the "fire" was a conspiracy to cover up the in-ability of the NSX to at least match those times.

[rice_classic]

That's that..

So much for a 2016 NSX.. No it's probably pushed back to 2018.

I think Leno and Seinfeld will both die of old age before they can take delivery.

[NemesisPrime909]

Originally Posted by rice_classic

That's that..

So much for a 2016 NSX.. No it's probably pushed back to 2018.

I think Leno and Seinfeld will both die of old age before they can take delivery.

I doubt that this will cause a delay. Not too long ago the(an) Audi R8 V-10 prototype (phew) caught fire during testing and it wasn't delayed. And I'm pretty sure that this wasn't the only prototype they have in their stable.

actually i think this makes it official, the NSX is now a supercar

Audi R8 V-10 prototype (caught fire)

Ferrari 458 Italia (caught fire)

Lamboghini Gallardo (caught fire)

Lamboghini Mucielago (caught fir)

Honda/Acura NSX prototype (catches fire)

WELCOME TO THE CLUB Honda!

[Speed2th]

mad VTEC kick in!

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...g-ring-testing




A prototype for Acura’s second-generation NSX supercar only started testing at the Nürburgring yesterday, but already the car has been destroyed. The prototype caught fire during today's round of testing but fortunately the driver managed to pull over and jump out before the flames spread to the rest of the car. Onlookers said the fire started at the rear before engulfing the rest.

The latest photos show the car as it is burning, a roaring fire completely enveloping the rear compartment before safety crews arrive to put out the flames.

The rear is where the car’s twin-turbocharged engine is located as well as its gearbox and one of its three electric motors. It’s not clear what caused the fire but we do know the air intakes and vents on the latest prototype are larger than those on previous prototypes as well as the original concept from 2012, suggesting the design has required additional cooling.

Fortunately the fire occurred during testing, and we’re sure engineers will address the issue before production of the new NSX commences next year. As previously reported, the new NSX will be going on sale sometime in 2015, as a 2016 model. It will be badged an Acura for the American and Chinese markets and a Honda everywhere else. Development of the new NSX is taking place primarily in the U.S. and production will be handled at Honda’s Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

The drivetrain of the new NSX is a complex hybrid system consisting of a V-6, dual-clutch transmission, lithium-ion battery and three electric motors. Two of the electric motors power the front wheels independently, while the third, integrated with the V-6 and dual-clutch transmission, helps power the rear wheels. The system is Acura’s new Sport Hybrid Super-Handling All-Wheel-Drive, and a tamer setup is featured in the 2014 RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD.

[vobla6.0]

Now tell me its not a real supercar, on par with ferrari....

[gymratter]

REPOST!!!

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...?t=2842&page=8

[Eightysexy]

I'll just leave this here then since there is no point of sharing the news of the NSX.
http://carpriest.com/2014/07/25/2016...s-nurburgring/

[zooki]

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