Acura released an image of a prototype NSX supercar, announcing that the running prototype will take to the racetrack just prior to the Honda Indy 200 IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. The NSX prototype with custom graphics will lap the road course in advance of the race on August 4, 2013. The race will be broadcast live by NBC Sports Network starting at 3 p.m. EDT.
Global development of the NSX, slated for launch in 2015, is being led by engineers at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. in Raymond, Ohio. Additionally, it was announced in May that the next-generation Acura supercar will be produced at the newly established Performance Manufacturing Center in nearby Marysville, Ohio.
The prototype model maintains the styling and proportions of the NSX Concept that debuted at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, while packaging the production vehicle's mid-mounted V-6 engine mated to Acura's innovative new three-motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) system.

http://hondanews.com/channels/acura-...d-ohio-raceway

 

I love the looks. I wonder what it'll end up with for MSRP.

 

Here's a very brief video.

 

It looks like it's smiling. Nice sound to it in the video. I'd still have to be convinced about the hybrid system and it's success in the market. it's nice to see Honda take a risk. They've been kind of stodgy since the S2000.

fltsfshr

 

And it still has that silly beak.

 

I'll stick with the S2000 and keep mine in good shape for as long as I can. The NSX is a nice car for someone else, but it doesn't do anything for me. The S fits my dream car to a tee.

 

Another video teaser.

 

at least it isn't chrome.

 

I don't mind it so much now that they've toned it down. Last night I was at the monthly NSX meet in Costa Mesa, CA. Anyone remember Kent Shepley? He works for Honda and was involved with the mechanics of the S2000, especially when they had problems. Anyway, I heard last night that he's moved back to Ohio to work at the NSX plant.

 

NSX is out of our budget for sure, but to be honest, it's OK. The car really doesn't do anything for me. Apologies to our NSX owners here.