The Raptor

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?se..._number=5#honda

webdiva

I think even more interesting is the quote above that story!

"We are now focused on the development of a new model to succeed the NSX for a new era. We would like to debut a new super sports car equipped with a V-10 in three to four years. Please look forward to seeing the NSX successor."

johnny

klee1113

doest make sense the the s2000 successor would be a RL sized coupe... the article even says the car would compete with the nissan gtr... which is no way a competitor of the s2000... wtf?

dreamcation

Honda XGA
A new type of sports car.

The internal name given to the S2000's replacement is XGA. We had thought all along that the XGA would be a 4-door sports car showcasing Honda's SH-AWD system used in the RL and its advanced hybrid technology (remember the Dual Note concept car?). Well, now we're hearing the company is leaning toward producing a coupe based on the RL platform, but equipping it with either the V-8 or V-10 for the NSX replacement.

Honda will surely equip the luxury coupe with its SH-AWD system, creating a car that would match up with the likes of the Nissan GT-R. If the XGA and the next NSX make it to production as we foresee, it would mean that all of Honda's sporty cars would be awd. Could Honda be trying to redefine the classic sports-car formula, and change the way we think about sports cars and awd? It's a definite possibility because Honda has expressed that much confidence in the capabilities of its SH-AWD.

The XGA will be front engine and look quite different from the RL, and it may go head-to-head with the GT-R. A hint of its styling may be seen in the Sports4 Concept shown at the Tokyo Motor Show.

While it's still too early to tell when this car will be available, we're sure that Honda is hard at work to reestablish its image as one of the world's leading sports-car makers. It shouldn't be long after the end of the S2000's run that we'll start seeing exciting new stuff from this technology-driven company.

johnny

I fear change.

dreamcation

I was thumbing through some car mag the other day at Vons and there was picture of this XGA ... sorry but it looked like $hit IMO ... hopefully the real thing ends up looking a hell of a lot better than what they're pushing for

The Raptor

I hope it comes in a roadster.

Picturepro

I want it to be only a roadster.... Hmmm
S3000 or S3500

3.5L of 400hp

still keep the NSX.... just keep it exotic lookin, targatop... I dont like the rsx looks what has been leaked out

Pointblank

u have any pictures of the leaked out pics of the rsx/integra? ^