Next Gen NSX Cancelled

Gee

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Sadly, it seems like there's a never ending streak of bad news coming out of the auto industry these days. The latest is the word that Honda is scrapping the new NSX, a car which has been in development for some time now. I suppose it's not too surprising considering Honda is pulling out of Formula 1 and announcing cuts elsewhere. Building high dollar, low production sports cars just doesn't make sense given the current state of the auto world. It's sad because the new 500+ hp NSX was shaping up to be a true supercar, just like the original was when it came out in the early '90s. There is still a chance the project will be revived when things get better for Honda which will hopefully be sooner rather than later.
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ChrisGT

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The new-generation Honda NSX supercar will not now appear until at least 2008, but when it does arrive, it is expected to have a V10 engine which will be the most powerful Honda has ever made for a production car. A spokesman for Honda's engineering division told Automotive News this week that "what we're aiming at next is not a V8 but a V10. We've got to be the top of a top group in producing engines."
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Could be a VTEC V10, but we'll never know now! :(
 
Texx

Texx

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Apparently this NSX was going to be the showcase for launching the Acura brand into the JDM market. The severe drop in sales in Japan has led to Honda scrapping this idea and the new NSX along with it. :(
 
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Pepper

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Real shame, wonder what else is in store for the Motor industries in present economic climate :(

Stephen.
 
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