snaged this picture fromanother site. He snpped thas at the Chicago Auto show. Is this the new NSX?




[Modified by itrhybrid, 1:43 PM 2/12/2002]

 

not ALL new , some cosmetic changes and some minor tweakes here and there. I believe they're already on showrooms floors

 

Yes, it's the "new" NSX, but really it's mechanically the same. The only differences are cosmetic except for a tiny lip underneath the rear spoiler. It's supposed to lower the drag coefficient a tad, raising the top speed from 168 to 175 (I think ). The NEW NSX is supposed to arrive some time in '04, possibly with a V8 exceeding the Japanese gentleman's horsepower agreement rating of 276. 400bhp?!?!


[Modified by 93redLUDE, 5:03 PM 2/12/2002]

 

The common term for the 2002 NSX is "facelift".

I was talking to someone at the autocross on sunday who I guess works for Honda/Acura or something... According to him, it'll come out in 2k3 as a 2k4 model (why would they face lift for 1.5 years of retail?) and that it's also almost definitely not going to have a V8, but rather a kickass V6. He said the 3.5L V6 they use in the MDX is a de-tune, and that it started off putting out something like 350hp, and could easily go up from there. He said they're having problems keeping a drivetrain under it. Which I find kind of hard to believe since Supercharged NSXes seem to do just fine with 400+ hp. *shrug* I don't really know where he got his info, or how reliable it is. It was still an interesting conversation, though. Heard some things I hadn't heard before.

If you think about it, it would really make sense for Honda to put a V6 in the next car. They have a habit of wanting to stomp all over everyone for specific output. I think the 360 Modena is 3.6L @ 113 hp/l if I remember correctly. The S2K is 120hp/l. M3 is 3.0 @ 111 hp/l. If Honda did a 3.5L V6 @ 120hp/l, that'd be 420hp. Which would be plenty, IMO. Even if they only did 110 hp/l, that'd be 385hp, which combined with Honda's ability to make a car way faster than the numbers make it seem like it should be, it'd kick some serious butt.

He also said the Dualnote has nothing to do with the next NSX, and that it's just a toy. Also, that in the Dualnote, there's something like 150hp coming out of the motors in front and like 450hp coming out of the engine in back. Which is way more than the press releases said, so who knows.

-Mike

 

the E46 M3 motor is 3.2L not 3.0L

 

V8s can be of small displacement as well. 3.6L V8 is not much different from a 3.5L V6 in your hp/L argument.

Also the "detuned" V6 in the MDX is a honda of Ohio engine which was taken from the Odysee which was taken from the Accord/TL.

In my experience people who work for the Companies usually are about the last people to know what is coming and when. If they are privy to this info they are bound to keep it under wraps.


[Modified by shamun, 4:28 PM 2/13/2002]

 

V8s are still bigger from a packaging standpoint, though. And are also more expensive because they need more expensive parts like pistons and connecting rods, and more complicated crank and camshafts.

-Mike

 

Saw a '02 NSX at Acura of Brookfield (WI) today.

Something like Ocean City Blue it was called.... someone correct me here if I'm wrong.

Facelift I'll still take a '91-'01 over it.
It's what is under the NSX's skin that counts.

 

Long Beach Blue Pearl.

 

If anyone cares, I just went to the 2002 San Diego auto show. I took pictures of the NSX and the RSX Type-S. I can post the pictures if anyone is interested.

 

I say. . . post'em!

 

Cool, at least one person is interested. I will have to upload them later today. But I will definately post them. By the way, thanks for the interest.

 

Well Honda is looking for something to give the 360 Modena competition, so HP will be over 400.

 

It better, because right now there's no competition between the 3-series Ferrais and the NSX...the NSX would get stomped.

 

Which one, 308, 328, 348, 355, or just the 360?

Which one "stomps" the NSX?

 

Which one, 308, 328, 348, 355, or just the 360?

Which one "stomps" the NSX?

But I know what you mean. The Gen2 NSX has been a long time coming.

 

Only the 360, and not by all that much, either. The F355 is fairly even and the NSX can stomp the others.

 

Link for higher resolution pictures posted above...
http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292018087


Sorry about the quality of the pictures. This was the first time that I got to actually use my camera, so I am still learning how to use it.


[Modified by 2001 Integra GSR, 2:06 PM 2/24/2002]

 

The "facelift" is growing on me. I like that orange.

Thanks for the pix!

 

looks really good

 

looks nice !! like the headlights instead of previous

 

NSX has always been my dream car as far as I can remember. I always told myself that I'd buy a used one cause I like it so much. The facelift looks good in my opinion, and once I get out of college and can afford it, I'll probably buy the newest facelifted version i can find in the right color. The 400 hp monster sounds good, but I hear it will not be a mid-engine car, which is part of the reason why the NSX is so sweet in my opinion.

 

Don't wager your money on that rumor.