Next Honda sports car.. This could be it!
06-10-2015, 08:02 AM
#11
Base model will be a 2.0T, RWD only, with 6MT. Optional (hybrid) model will be the 2.0T with electric motors up front and the other electrical motor sandwiched between the DCT and the ICE. 300-330 hp in the base car, closer to 400 hp in the hybrid car. Allegedly green-lighted for full production but still about two years away from being in a showroom.
This is the baby NSX, estimated base price of about $55K with the hybrid running to high $70K or low $80K. In the big scheme, it's the "S2000 replacement" in terms of where it fits on the sportscar hierarchy.
However, there are plans for a lesser model (different design) that is very lightweight (under 2300 lbs) with a fairly small engine (1.0T) with hybrid setup (still RWD only) to push out about 220 hp in the highest trim level. That would be more like an S2000 in terms of being fairly low-weight, moderately powered and still quite quick.
This is the baby NSX, estimated base price of about $55K with the hybrid running to high $70K or low $80K. In the big scheme, it's the "S2000 replacement" in terms of where it fits on the sportscar hierarchy.
However, there are plans for a lesser model (different design) that is very lightweight (under 2300 lbs) with a fairly small engine (1.0T) with hybrid setup (still RWD only) to push out about 220 hp in the highest trim level. That would be more like an S2000 in terms of being fairly low-weight, moderately powered and still quite quick.
06-10-2015, 08:04 AM
#12
Originally Posted by JonBoy' timestamp='1433950485' post='23643310
Base model will be a 2.0T, RWD only, with 6MT. Optional (hybrid) model will be the 2.0T with electric motors up front and the other electrical motor sandwiched between the DCT and the ICE. 300-330 hp in the base car, closer to 400 hp in the hybrid car. Allegedly green-lighted for full production but still about two years away from being in a showroom.
This is the baby NSX, estimated base price of about $55K with the hybrid running to high $70K or low $80K. In the big scheme, it's the "S2000 replacement" in terms of where it fits on the sportscar hierarchy.
This is the baby NSX, estimated base price of about $55K with the hybrid running to high $70K or low $80K. In the big scheme, it's the "S2000 replacement" in terms of where it fits on the sportscar hierarchy.
That said, the smaller hybrid I mentioned is estimated to have a sub-5s 0-60 time due to low weight and hybrid (electric) torque. With Miata-esque weight, that'd be a heck of a car!
06-10-2015, 08:04 AM
#13
Color me interested in the non hybrid setup.
06-10-2015, 08:20 AM
#15
Originally Posted by JonBoy' timestamp='1433950485' post='23643310
Base model will be a 2.0T, RWD only, with 6MT. Optional (hybrid) model will be the 2.0T with electric motors up front and the other electrical motor sandwiched between the DCT and the ICE. 300-330 hp in the base car, closer to 400 hp in the hybrid car. Allegedly green-lighted for full production but still about two years away from being in a showroom.
This is the baby NSX, estimated base price of about $55K with the hybrid running to high $70K or low $80K. In the big scheme, it's the "S2000 replacement" in terms of where it fits on the sportscar hierarchy.
However, there are plans for a lesser model (different design) that is very lightweight (under 2300 lbs) with a fairly small engine (1.0T) with hybrid setup (still RWD only) to push out about 220 hp in the highest trim level. That would be more like an S2000 in terms of being fairly low-weight, moderately powered and still quite quick.
This is the baby NSX, estimated base price of about $55K with the hybrid running to high $70K or low $80K. In the big scheme, it's the "S2000 replacement" in terms of where it fits on the sportscar hierarchy.
However, there are plans for a lesser model (different design) that is very lightweight (under 2300 lbs) with a fairly small engine (1.0T) with hybrid setup (still RWD only) to push out about 220 hp in the highest trim level. That would be more like an S2000 in terms of being fairly low-weight, moderately powered and still quite quick.
Sounds like a cheaper Cayman--which is a good thing! Hope the design gets a bit more refined though.Oh and i'm looking forward to Honda's Miata fighter purely to see what swap options Honda Hot Rodders can come up with!
That's not cheaper than the Cayman, at least not in 2015 money. That's right about equal, but if that's 2017 money it will be a bit cheaper.
06-10-2015, 08:45 AM
#16
More power on all trim levels, similar weight, same price? Sounds "cheaper" to me. 
06-10-2015, 08:45 AM
#17
06-10-2015, 08:49 AM
#18
Nevermind the power boost the Porsche twins will get next year...Still, I feel like Acura will have to undercut the mid-engine Porsches by around $10k, assuming similar power/weight specs.
06-10-2015, 09:03 AM
#19
Originally Posted by JonBoy' timestamp='1433954718' post='23643437
More power on all trim levels, similar weight, same price? Sounds "cheaper" to me.
Nevermind the power boost the Porsche twins will get next year...Still, I feel like Acura will have to undercut the mid-engine Porsches by around $10k, assuming similar power/weight specs.
06-10-2015, 09:06 AM
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I'm not really a fanboy but I would take the Honda - A: it's more interesting than a Porsche as it's such a departure from what they usually build, they're kind of dime a dozeny.. and B: It'll be Honda-reliable. 
I'm excited about this car.
I see the Boxster/Cayman as the "good from a great brand" where the Honda will be "great from a good brand".
I'm excited about this car.
I see the Boxster/Cayman as the "good from a great brand" where the Honda will be "great from a good brand".