American Honda unveils New NSX Concept at
2012 Detroit Motor Show (NAIAS)
Detroit - American Honda unveiled the new
NSX Concept, highlighting the design and technology direction for the
next-generation supercar. Badged as an Acura in the US, the new NSX,
which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be
developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio but is
developed for true sports driving enthusiasts throughout the world.
The dynamically-styled NSX Concept gives
an indication of the next great performance vehicle from Honda. Making
use of lightweight materials and a mid-mounted V-6 engine, the NSX
Concept employs several new technologies, including an innovative new
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel DriveTM) hybrid system.
Speaking at the Detroit Motor Show,
Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd, who led the
development of Honda's first NSX supercar, explained the values of the
new NSX, "Like the first NSX, we will again express high performance
through engineering efficiency. In this new era, even as we focus on the
fun to drive spirit of the NSX, I think a supercar must respond
positively to environmental responsibilities." While most supercars opt
for brute force delivered from a large engine, the NSX Concept champions
the true racing philosophy of an extremely favourable power-to-weight
ratio.
Utilising a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive
Unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system, the new hybrid
all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive
torque to the front wheels during cornering, which Honda anticipates
will deliver handling performance unmatched by previous AWD systems. In
addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, a
powerful next-generation VTEC® V-6 engine with direct-injection, works
in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built-in electric motor,
to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.
This Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system will make
the NSX the ultimate expression of, "the synergy between man and
machine," added Ito. "The NSX will make the driver one with the car to
enhance dynamic driving abilities without getting in the way."
