Acura NSX Concept Debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show (Video)


You've most likely already seen the new Acura NSX Concept. The New NSX was actually featured in a commercial in the Super Bowl. But you've probably never seen the inside of the new Acura NSX...that is until now. Acura rolled out a very production ready concept at the Detroit Auto Show and for the first time opened the doors to expose a very red and sleek interior. Check it out first in this exclusive TFLcar video from the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.


A Honda NSX Concept, Acura NSX renovated in the United States-has just been unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show, a place which was introduced a year ago. Along with some new features, the new Honda NSX Concept shows, for the first time, where tracks could be the design of your interior.

The new Honda NSX Concept is one of the big surprises of the Detroit Motor Show 2013. The new Honda NSX Concept is one of the big surprises of the Detroit Motor Show 2013. As happened last year, who wants to become the best sport in the world, shines in the American date.

The new Honda NSX, Acura NSX in the U.S., has some improvements over the Honda NSX unveiled at Geneva 2012. Also, if in 2012 the brand was an overview of how the outside, now it does inside. It is the first time the Honda NSX shows its interior, very serious track of what the series production model inside.

As you can see from the video, it appears that the driving position is going to be very sporty. From Honda are working according to the formula of 'Human Cockpit Support', looking for a perfect union and synergy between man and machine. In addition, the new Honda NSX Concept bet on 'Sports Simple Interface', which minimizes the maximum clutter of buttons on the inside so the driver can focus on the important driving pleasure.

Regarding the mechanics, the future Honda NSX bet on a hybrid configuration consisting of a central motor gasoline V6 400 hp and three electric motors. One block will be associated with explosion while the other will be joined to the front wheels. This configuration enables immediate torque delivery to the front wheels at all times to achieve maximum effectiveness. Of course, the transmission will be a dual-clutch automatic transmission brand new.

The new Honda NSX is being developed by the R & D teams with the Japanese in the United States. The units for the U.S. market will be manufactured at the new plant being built in Ohio. It is unknown if the cars coming to Europe come from USA or Japan.

By the way, Honda has announced that it will unveil more new Honda NSX Concept at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. So, we can only wait a couple of months.

Rebirth of the Acura NSX - A New Honda NSX Concept Returns to Detroit 2013

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A Far Eastern individualist is back: the Honda NSX. In Detroit, the concept with V6 mid-engine, four-wheel drive and hybrid system.


Who holds at the Detroit Auto Show 2012 Honda NSX Concept to the lookout, which must go to the state of Acura. There stands the imposing NSX. In the U.S., adorned with a pointed "A" hood and rear, where the rest of the world Honda "H" will be available. Otherwise, both types are the same. "In three years of the Acura NSX will be seen on the streets. Doing so, we are new markets, such as Saudi Arabia, Russia and Ukraine also open up," says Acura vice president, Jeff Conrad, for series production. Responsibility for the project contributes Honda America, should be made the new Honda NSX in Ohio then. Even after Germany, the V6 petrol engine will come with sports hybrid system and 4x4 system. But no matter where and under what name, will bring back memories of his famous predecessors, which came on the market more than 20 years ago.

The 4.33 meter long and 1.90 meter wide NSX crouches at just 1.16 meters in height to the floor of the exhibition hall. With a 3.7-liter V6 petrol waiting for the jump. The typical for the NSX mid-engine with direct fuel injection sits in the neck of the pilot. His force he heads to the rear wheels on. He is assisted by two electric motors on the front wheels. If necessary, all four wheels are driven, in addition, the front wheels can be individually accelerated and decelerated. So it should be possible with the NSX particularly high cornering speeds. For even more speed increase of the lightweight concept in an integrated dual-clutch transmission electric motor provides. When the NSX chassis is based on mixed tires. Front turn 255/35er 19 inch with tires, rear tires come 275/30er on 20-inch rims are used. Like the NSX could perform on the track, shows an official clip from Acura and Gran Turismo 5

The NSX was back in 1991, pretty much the strongest terms what the Japanese ever put on wheels. Aluminum construction, 274-horsepower engine and a styling agent with an Italian accent. To a top speed of 270 km / h it was three digits on the speedometer with 5.9 seconds. In short: A Ferrari for everyday wear, paired with Japanese reliability and the good nature of a housewife compatible Civic. Of course, the equipment was typical Japanese so completely: Leather, Bose system with tape-drive, six-speed gearbox - the early nineties was a powerful statement. Meanwhile, the NSX is back presenting over 20 years. If first impressions do not be fooled by the successor, the wait has been worthwhile.

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2014 Cadillac ELR Revealed @ 2013 Detroit Auto Show

Contributing Editor Csaba Csere gives an in-depth and comprehensive look at the 2014 Cadillac ELR from the 2013 Detroit auto show Show on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested.

Back in 2009, Cadillac revealed its Converj concept car here in Detroit. In the simplest terms, it was Caddy's version of the Chevy Volt. Four years later, they're about to unveil the production version and it's called the ELR.