News: NSX an Affordable Ferrari Fighter: Chief Engineer

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To creatively paraphrase NSX chief engineer Ted Klaus, the upcoming Acura supercar will be like a Nissan GT-R, but built for drivers.

Exactly what does that mean? In essence it will deliver truly world-class performance without an ultra-exotic price tag. It also will maintain the brand’s core man-machine synergy principle.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

Speaking during a recent round-table with journalists Klaus would not, however, reveal anything (or at least not much) about the car’s projected price. In fact, he wouldn’t even provide a give-or-take-$50,000 estimate.

Instead he chose a wider spread commenting that it will fall within the range of the Porsche 911. Hardly helpful, that currently covers a range from $80,000 to just over $180,000.

Perhaps suggesting it won’t be near the top of that range Klaus revealed that the, “person excited to own and drive this vehicle will have a tremendous sense that they got back a … sports car experience at a price that is a fraction of those vehicles.”

HOW FAST WILL IT BE?

As for what “those vehicles” are, Klaus elaborated, commenting that benchmarked cars range into the truly exotic, including the Ferrari 458 and McLaren MP4-12C. Less pricey, though equally capable rivals include the Corvette, Audi R8 and perhaps the car the NSX will be compared to most (based on factors of performance and price) the Nissan GT-R.
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Read the full article on the 2015 Acura NSX at AutoGuide.com
 
Come on honda, please make a supercar spec car ........ did all the engineers who made all those crazy high rev , 4 cylinder , high output , back in the days , die ???
 
Isn't that what Honda/Acura said back in the hay-days when it was trying to compete with Porsche?
Seems like an overblown statement.

I mean, Ferrari is NOT my favorite supercar brand by any means, but these guys know a thing or two about performance... Ever heard of Formula1? Not saying that Ferrari's are flawless, far from it, but every part has a specific purpose and is built to be pushed... HARD.

When Honda/Acura can make a proper seat that does not rip after 2 years or lose discoloration in the sun, then MAYBE I might take them with an once of seriousness. In the mean time, i'll let the Marketing Department do it's thing....:rolleyes:
 
Vw_guy87 said:
Isn't that what Honda/Acura said back in the hay-days when it was trying to compete with Porsche?
Seems like an overblown statement.

I mean, Ferrari is NOT my favorite supercar brand by any means, but these guys know a thing or two about performance... Ever heard of Formula1? Not saying that Ferrari's are flawless, far from it, but every part has a specific purpose and is built to be pushed... HARD.

When Honda/Acura can make a proper seat that does not rip after 2 years or lose discoloration in the sun, then MAYBE I might take them with an once of seriousness. In the mean time, i'll let the Marketing Department do it's thing....:rolleyes:
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Are you saying that Honda never accomplished anything in Formula 1 ?
 
They'll make it for a few years and then the model will discontinue like it did in the past.

The fact is that consumers in that price range have already made their choice before they even start shopping for a car.
Porsche,Ferrari,lambo.
 
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