MiraiZ

I have seen the NSX 2.0 prototype video a few times now, and the whole time I was thinking, "I really hope the production version doesn't sound like that". I was imagining an exhaust tone more closer to that of a GTR or the HSV-010 GT car. Its nice to know that they didn't use the production engine/ motors in that car. Plus, it looks really tamed down which was disappointing too. I really like the aggressive looking front and rear on the concept, so I certainly hope that they retain that. But who knows, Honda has been a bit meh lately with all of their cars.

Oh, how I yearn for the Honda of the 80's and 90's, when their cars were cool.

BrakeExpert

Are we considering the car honda ACTUALLY RACED a 2nd gen NSX? The one that is "production ready" that they made a few of that they didnt even bother painting the carbon fiber on it?

George Knighton

I'm not sure what video you saw, but a lot of the times that the NSX was exhibited, it was just a shell with what was basically TL 6-6 drivetrain stuff into it.

So, I think that most people who've seen the NSX have not really seen the car that the world will end up with.

xracer6

J series? I believe all the new NSX's if there is more than one have a COMPLETELY new direct injected V6 setup!

George Knighton

Yes. But if you get the number off the block, it'll still start with a J.

:-)

DA-NINE

Lurker here, Im a tech at honda aand see alot of the newer Earth dreams platforms coming in steadier than ever as the non direct injected units are phased out. If I had to guess it would be a J35 or 37 Earth dreams with turbo's mounted right to the outlets of the exhaust side of the heads (they have a common port exit for the exhaust., I just hope they dont have battery deterioration issues like the late model civic hybrids

Cant wait to see the production car revealed!

George Knighton

Although it's logical to expect such a creature, you're the first person who has said "J37 Earth Dreams" in public. :-)

Are you aware that such an engine is being developed, or are you just hoping like the rest of us?

I have not seen anything anywhere saying that the J37 bottom end was being used or scheduled to be used with the direct injection head design. It's easy to get 320 HP out of the J35 direct injection motor, normally aspirated and without any extra stress, and I'd have thought that using the direct injection heads on the J37 bottom end would be a few years away.

But, I'm just guessing of course.

And how many direct injection J Motors have you had to take apart for oil consumption issues? :-)

jemje2006

agree

DA-NINE

I am purely speculating. The Earth dreams are as a whole still all infants, havent seen any oil consumption issues yet. The late model non direct injected k series are famous for it however.

like any old timer will tell you, There is no replacement for displacement....(except turbo's LOL)

PrettyMuchBoned

Isn't it suppose to have not 1 but three electric motors? Rear engine, front motor, plus two extra motors that mostly assist with steering at high speeds?

I really like this idea.

George Knighton

If it is configured like the RLX Hybrid, which is likely, it will have one electric motor at the rear to assist the J Motor and with smoothing out the DCT shifts, and two electric motors at the nose to provide extra acceleration and vectoring.

The engine block will have a J Motor code, although it is fair to call it all new, I suppose. They're calling the J35Y4 310 HP motor "new" but it's very clearly a J block with a lot of new parts including a completely redesigned head.

PrettyMuchBoned

I'm sorta wondering if the NSX will have a weird DOHC setup like the previous.

mediV

If I have read correctly about the vehicle as of late, the new NSX is supposed to have its very own V6 engine, and not one based on any of its other cars, I think it will have a 90 degree angle and then of course DOHC and twin turbo. One thing to consider is Honda may very well develop this engine based on its new 2015 Formula 1 engine. Being at its core an engineering company, I like to think Honda has more up their sleeve with this car (stating the obvious I guess), especially with the hybrid setup. This car is to important to them to not make it an excellent work of engineering.

Can't wait for this car!

George Knighton

We might be talking about two different NSX's.

mediV

I was sort of answering the post above me and just putting in my speculation for the heck of it, but I guess we could be talking about different NSX's.

George Knighton

There's been rumors of a big NSX and a "little" NSX, so I was just thinking....

PrettyMuchBoned

I hope it ends up like alot of other cars, NA trim and turbo trim

mediV

It's cool man
There is also speculation that Honda will make a convertible version of the NSX to come out in 2017 or something. Perhaps the "baby" NSX rumors have turned into that instead. Making a baby NSX seems odd, might as well just make an S2000 successor... but no matter I just hope the new NSX is great


I kinda doubt the NA trim and turbo trim options, but it would be nice to have the variety.

Ponyboy

AFAIK, Honda sent over the plan for to the Euro Patent Office for the convertible NSX 2.0. So they're ready to sell it…eventually.

KILLAB17VTEC

The new nsx should be in showroom mid 2016.

Ponyboy

Where are you getting this info? All published reports including mother Honda has said that it'll be released in mid-2015.

mediV

Ahh, and if that is the case, then Honda is certainly laying the ground work for a roadster/convertible version of the car.

Yea, I do not know about 2016, I think every bit of news on the NSX, even Honda, say it will be out 2015.

KILLAB17VTEC

Actually the new nsx GT is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo charge engine paired to sh-awd.The production version is gonna be a v6 turbo with sh-awd.493hp


http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014/03/honda-nsx-gt-concept-hits-track-new-video.html

Teej

Meanwhile... in Japan...