Posted by Raza76, Feb 17, 2008 at 3:27 pm
From NSXprime
Not real, but, one can dream...
Acura has released teaser photos of the upcoming successor to the legendary NSX. After much debate, Acura designers have finally agreed on the design direction. In attempt to save time and cut cost, a preivous design was revisited.
The short-lived HSC concept is reincarnated after the last design direction for the new NSX became too controversial. This new concept deemed the Acura “New Sports Car†Concept is designed and built around a new platform to incorporate a powerful mid-mounted V-10 engine and a rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura’s exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™).
The concept’s exterior seems to be a synthesis of the previous HSC and ASCC. Losing the long nose from the ASCC concept, the tail is elongated to hide the new powerful engine beneath. The long tail, mid-engine stance is much more provocative compared to the last long hood design. The cockpit profile is softened compared to the sharp angled roofline apparent on the HSC, giving a more balanced and elegant stance.
The wide and low appearance is very reminiscent of its predecessor, with subtle changes to accommodate the new performance platform. Thin LED illuminated headlights are stretched wide and designed to mimic the headlights found on the first generation NSX. Other styling hints include the large, red rear taillights that have slate-like texture and the original black top color scheme. The aesthetics of the NSC are quite familiar to the Pagani Zonda.
Short overhands with 105.1 inch wheelbase maximize the handling and agility. Slotted carbon ceramic brake discs and eight-piston calipers ensure the stopping power for a powerful machine. Five-spoke forged aluminum alloy racing wheels are wrapped with 245/35ZR19 tires in front and 295/30ZR20 tires in the rear. The wheels are brimmed with a deep dish lip that accentuates the aggressive stance. The body is constructed from aluminum and carbon fiber keeping the curb weight as low as possible. This new coupe weighs in at 1350 kg, which will allow it to be as nimble as ever.
Two versions are going in production: one will be a GT and the other will be a full-fledged super car. The GT version will receive a 3.7 liter high-revving V-6 that will produce in upwards of 380 hp. The base model will also feature a modest trunk and will have the option of having the SH-AWD™ for every day driving. The premium model will dawn the “NSC-R†moniker. It loses the trunk, but will include a V-10 engine with over 500 hp, SH-AWD™, race tuned suspension and extensive weight savings for shear performance.
The base GT expected cost will be in the $80,000 area whereas the NSC-R counterpart will be well over the $100,000 mark. Only the NSC-R will receive the F16 black top, extra air inlets on the cowl to provide more air flow to the V-10 engine and will have a limited production of roughly 1000 units per year.
Acura New Sports Car Concept dimensions:
Width: 76.3 in
Length: 170.3 in
Height: 45.4 in
Wheelbase: 105.1 in
Tires:
Front: 245/35R19
Rear: 295/30R20
*weight and dimensions are for V6 variant without SH-AWDâ„¢
**NSC-R specs are still undetermined and will be released at an undisclosed time after the NSC GT's debut
Not real, but, one can dream...
Acura has released teaser photos of the upcoming successor to the legendary NSX. After much debate, Acura designers have finally agreed on the design direction. In attempt to save time and cut cost, a preivous design was revisited.
The short-lived HSC concept is reincarnated after the last design direction for the new NSX became too controversial. This new concept deemed the Acura “New Sports Car†Concept is designed and built around a new platform to incorporate a powerful mid-mounted V-10 engine and a rear-wheel-drive based version of Acura’s exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™).
The concept’s exterior seems to be a synthesis of the previous HSC and ASCC. Losing the long nose from the ASCC concept, the tail is elongated to hide the new powerful engine beneath. The long tail, mid-engine stance is much more provocative compared to the last long hood design. The cockpit profile is softened compared to the sharp angled roofline apparent on the HSC, giving a more balanced and elegant stance.
The wide and low appearance is very reminiscent of its predecessor, with subtle changes to accommodate the new performance platform. Thin LED illuminated headlights are stretched wide and designed to mimic the headlights found on the first generation NSX. Other styling hints include the large, red rear taillights that have slate-like texture and the original black top color scheme. The aesthetics of the NSC are quite familiar to the Pagani Zonda.
Short overhands with 105.1 inch wheelbase maximize the handling and agility. Slotted carbon ceramic brake discs and eight-piston calipers ensure the stopping power for a powerful machine. Five-spoke forged aluminum alloy racing wheels are wrapped with 245/35ZR19 tires in front and 295/30ZR20 tires in the rear. The wheels are brimmed with a deep dish lip that accentuates the aggressive stance. The body is constructed from aluminum and carbon fiber keeping the curb weight as low as possible. This new coupe weighs in at 1350 kg, which will allow it to be as nimble as ever.
Two versions are going in production: one will be a GT and the other will be a full-fledged super car. The GT version will receive a 3.7 liter high-revving V-6 that will produce in upwards of 380 hp. The base model will also feature a modest trunk and will have the option of having the SH-AWD™ for every day driving. The premium model will dawn the “NSC-R†moniker. It loses the trunk, but will include a V-10 engine with over 500 hp, SH-AWD™, race tuned suspension and extensive weight savings for shear performance.
The base GT expected cost will be in the $80,000 area whereas the NSC-R counterpart will be well over the $100,000 mark. Only the NSC-R will receive the F16 black top, extra air inlets on the cowl to provide more air flow to the V-10 engine and will have a limited production of roughly 1000 units per year.
Acura New Sports Car Concept dimensions:
Width: 76.3 in
Length: 170.3 in
Height: 45.4 in
Wheelbase: 105.1 in
Tires:
Front: 245/35R19
Rear: 295/30R20
*weight and dimensions are for V6 variant without SH-AWDâ„¢
**NSC-R specs are still undetermined and will be released at an undisclosed time after the NSC GT's debut
Posted by Raza76, Feb 17, 2008 at 3:00 pm
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If it were Chicago, a Pontiac, and parked in Long Term Parking at O'Hare Field you would call it an Italian mausoleum.
I must be tired... I read that, made a confused face, and then kept surfing... then about a minute later... OOOH!! I GET IT!
Posted by Raza76, Feb 17, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Carla's Lambo
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lol @ regular.
OK, OK... what is the difference? A few HP?
Posted by Raza76, Feb 17, 2008 at 2:25 pm
wow, we need a barf smily now....
btw, that he/she is a member of FagChat aswell......
btw, that he/she is a member of FagChat aswell......
Better watch your mouth, Dan. You wanna meet this fine lady in a dark alley? Probably by the time she's done with you, you won't be able to watch an episode of OZ without cringing...
Posted by Raza76, Feb 17, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I'm sorry for bumping an old thread, but I saw this on NSXPrime and in an attempt to save my sanity, my brain quickly directed my eyes straight to the car in the picture and I thought of Bill.
Posted by Raza76, Feb 17, 2008 at 1:42 pm
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<a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individua... new CLS-class</a><br><embed src="http://lads.myspace.com/videos/vplayer.swf" flashvars="m=27906876&v=2&type=video" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="430" height="346"></embed><br><a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.addToProf... new CLS-class">Add to My Profile</a> | <a href="http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.home"... Videos</a>
Embedding doesn't work
Anyways, here's the video:
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individua...
(More imaturity from the Detroit show... for testing purposes)
Don't worry about the hosting, I've got some space left on www.maximum-motorsports.com still to dump raw video, everything else I post on myspace.
Embedding doesn't work
Anyways, here's the video:
http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individua...
(More imaturity from the Detroit show... for testing purposes)
Don't worry about the hosting, I've got some space left on www.maximum-motorsports.com still to dump raw video, everything else I post on myspace.
Posted by Raza76, Feb 17, 2008 at 1:34 pm
There are some guys on NSXprime that use the "Lift King"
http://liftking.ca
This particular model is about $2900.00 (Canadian $$, I think)
http://liftking.ca
This particular model is about $2900.00 (Canadian $$, I think)
Posted by Raza76, Feb 17, 2008 at 1:23 pm
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Will we be able to embed videos into the posts?
Posted by Raza76, Feb 16, 2008 at 2:39 am
"life expectancy before major structural damage", according to he insurance institute, was 6 months anyway. Street racing is street racing and winning is all that counts. I made my car payments street racing and still had money to fix what I broke and upgrade. Better than working in the summer
That is the most wise and enlightened statement I have ever heard.
Posted by Raza76, Feb 15, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Want to reduce weight? Do like we did in the late 60's, pull the interior out and put a hole saw to anything and everything you see. Small braces got drilled with a 3/8. Put the interior back in and no one is wiser. Of course when you'd hit 2nd gear the car would let you know it.
Did it compromise integrity?