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Honda HSV-10 GT: More pics and videos of test runs at the Suzuka Circuit

Posted: Dec 28, 2009

Filed under: Honda, Videos

Last week, Honda unveiled its HSV-10 GT Super GT race car, a model which is based on the Acura / Honda NSX that we’ll never get to see on the roads. The front-engined HSV-10 GT is powered by a 3.4L V8 making more than 500-hp mated to a Ricardo sequential gearbox.
The HSV-10 GT was recently [...]

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Acura / Honda NSX gets a second chance at life as an HSV-10 GT for Super GT

Posted: Dec 22, 2009

Filed under: Honda, Industry News

About a month ago, we told you that the next-generation Acura / Honda NSX could get a second chance at life as a front-engined race car and could be revived courtesy of a change in the rules of Japan’s Super GT racing series. Well, here it is… at least an image of it with very [...]

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Honda NSX could get a second chance, but as a racing car only

Posted: Nov 17, 2009

Filed under: Acura, Honda

Last year, Honda shelved plans or a new-generation Acura NSX. However, it is now reported that plans for a front-engined replacement for the supercar could be revived courtesy of a change in the rules of Japan’s Super GT racing series.
According to a report by PistonHeads, Super GT regulations banning mid-engined layouts could give the front-engined [...]

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Rumor: Honda making changes to NSX successor, adding hybrid system

Posted: Jul 21, 2009

Filed under: Acura, Honda, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News

Before the end of last year, it was reported that Honda killed the much-anticipated successor to the Acura / Honda NSX – apparently those reports were interpreted the wrong way. According to 7Tune, the NSX project is moving ahead with some changes on the drawing board.
Sources say that the program has been steadily progressing since [...]

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Acura pushing forward to become Tier 1 luxury brand, NSX could be revived

Posted: Feb 02, 2009

Filed under: Acura, Industry News

Acura is continuing its ongoing efforts to become a Tier 1 luxury brand despite the difficult economic times. According to Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Acura wants to move up the ladder without jeopardizing its “value-for-the-money” image.
“Being a premium luxury brand is not just about product. It’s the way dealers [...]

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The show ain’t over until Honda says it’s over: Honda NSX concept coming to Detroit?

Posted: Dec 30, 2008

Filed under: Acura, Auto Shows, Honda

It was recently reported by AutoExpress that Honda has shelved plans to build the Acura/Honda NSX supercar. Honda made no comment on the report that said Honda pulled the plug on the 600-hp supercar due to the economic slowdown.
Well, Autotelegraaf is now saying that Honda will bring the final NSX concept to the 2009 Detroit Auto [...]

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Honda pulls the plug on the NSX supercar

Posted: Dec 17, 2008

Filed under: Acura, Honda, Industry News

Honda keeps dropping one shocking news after another. After announcing that it is pulling out of Formula One racing, Honda now says that the Nissan GT-R will no longer have a competitor. That’s right the company has pulled the plug on the 600-hp 5.5L V10 NSX supercar due to an economic slowdown and declining sales.
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Acura NSX to cost twice as much as GT-R, will have better performance

Posted: Oct 13, 2008

Filed under: Acura, Honda, Industry News

While Honda doesn’t seem to be a fan of V8s, a V10 is a whole different story. According to the company’s Executive Vice President Koichi Kondo, the V10 powered NSX is on the way and Honda will do all it can to make it the best sports car in its category.
“This sort of discussion was [...]

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Spy Video: New 2010 Acura NSX Nurburgring video emerges

Posted: Aug 25, 2008

Filed under: Acura, Spy Shots/Renderings, Videos

So it’s been a while since we’ve heard anything about the 2010 Acura NSX (almost a whole month) and seeing as it’s one of the most anticipated arrivals of next year that’s a bit strange. So here it is – a new spy video showing the wonderful sounds of the upcoming 600-hp Nissan GT-R rival.
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