Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Honda setting up Mid-Engine AWD Hybrid Sports Car as Successor to NSX

Honda is now working to bring to market a new sports car that will provide as a successor to the famed NSX. According to a fresh report Honda never gave up on its plans for an NSX, but rather put a hold on development throughout the economic downturn.

The next NSX won’t be at all related to past V10 concepts, nor will it have no matter which to do with the HSV-010 race car (above). As an alternative, Honda is preparation a new hybrid sports car, based on a modified version of the Accord platform.

Sources inside Honda tell Motor Trend that the car will follow following the new CR-Z hybrid, however be a true sports car, rather than a “sports coupe,” hinting that the power output will be far more important. Using either a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or a version of the company’s 3.5-liter V6, the hybrid drivetrain will made over 400-hp and be offered with a true physical transmission.

Riding on the Accord platform, the car won’t be front-wheel drive, but rather AWD, and feature a mid-engine layout that will need significant modification to the structure. This will, however, assist Honda bring to the car to market faster and cut R&D costs.

Not so far green-lighted for production, Honda could disclose the car as early as 2013.


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