the next rigdeline might have a v8. sweet

http://www.motortrend.com/futu...ne_v8/

Honda is rumored to be testing a new aluminum-block V-8 in the Ridgeline pickup truck. The V-8 is in the 4.2- to 4.4-liter range, with VTEC and cylinder shutoff, and is slated to appear first the next Acura RL, a 2011 model launching in 2010. Honda also is adding the engine to the next-generation Ridgeline, slated for 2011 as a 2012 model. The exact configuration is unknown, but given the displacement, it's not based on the 60-degree 3.5- and 3.8-liter V-6s, so it's probably a 90-degree configuration, typical of eight-cylinder engines. Honda engineers take up the V-8 project as they complete work on a V-6 turbodiesel. It isn't designed just for the European market, which has embraced Honda's 2.2-liter diesel four, but also would provide needed low-end torque for the Ridgeline and Pilot SUV. Low-sulfur fuel required in the U.S. from 2007 will make the engine viable and will launch about the same time as a Mercedes-Benz diesel assault on our market. Honda also is reportedly working on a hybrid-powered Ridgeline for the 2009 model year.

 

Good information. How about a V-8 powered S-2000, or V-8 powered NSX replacement?

 

You mean an S4500? No thanks.

 

They are discontinuing the S2000. The NSX/S2K replacement will be the XGA 320hp 3.0L V6 2x2 hardtop coupe, it will be on the same chassis as the s2k but will run about $43k-50k

http://www.s2ki.com/Home/content/view/252/6/

 

That was an April fools joke... can you not tell thats an AP2 with a photoshopped roof? I don't understand how thats not obvious right when you look at the picture? You think they are going to keep everything aesthetically about the AP2 including going BACK to the 04-05 wheels and just throw in a V6?

 

that is not even official and to say that Honda is only going to make 1 sports car is stupid considering they are working on a V10 hybrid Nsx. The is no real new saying when its going to be discontinued. Also if you take a good look at that picture it is an S2000 with an Rsx roof. I would think they would make a completly new model and rumor has it it will be a 2 seater.

Dave

 

A passenger Honda with a V8??? no thank you, weve replaced enough V6's to relize that Honda rocks the 4 banger

 

the new NSX should be rocking a V8, atleast right now thats what they want (theres always that V10 rumor though). but i think they want to stick with the mugen V8.