I Spy a bloated S2000...errr wait, NSX.

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Actually, that's a damned ugly impersonation of a Honda CR-V. Don't let the tail pipes fool you.
 
Well, didn't we hear about the S2000 growing upsized to a 2+2 configuration and awd? Next NSX or next S2000?
 
G.T
You do know it's not going to look like that, right? What the mule looks like is the least on their minds right now.
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It better not because it looks ferral, it's just the back windsheild panel.
 
It looks like Honda doesnt even want us to know where the engine will be. The only thing we know is that there is a V10 somewhere in there. Cant wait to see it move and start to mould itself into the final product. I couldnt care less where the engine is or what it's called, as long as it is damn good.
 
There was a thing in the June issue of Road & Track that talked about the S2000's replacement being a new S800 roadster.

Here is the image from another magazine.
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Hey... look at that first picture there. I see an engine cover. I think.


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Look right in between the passengers.
 
YSSMAN
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Honda did a pretty good job in disguising what's underneath the exterior :dopey:

The front of the car is quite massive. Long wheelbase, high and round bonnet. When I see the car like this, I suspect the engine to be in the front. On the cornering pics the car looks to be close to understeering. That makes 4WD likely. I can also imagine that Honda wants to display their 4WD system that's fitted on the Legend.

Ofcourse I can be completely wrong. What makes me doubt, is the positioning of the exhaust system. Those pipes underneath the back of the car make it look like the engine is placed behind the front seats. Also the fact the I can hardly see any cooling vents makes me wonder. Could it be an hybrid after all? :crazy:

Where are our Ring spotters?? :sly:
 
Maybe they decided to make more than one mule with the same exterior look and bulges for engine spaces, but 2 different confugurations.

This can be the FR version (since there are no air intakes on the sides), and probably the final configuration.

But it's all speculation at this time...
 
also, look at the B-pillar.. isn't it shaped like air intake in good old group B style ( S4, 205 T16)?
 
Heh, Just noticed that there IS a vent back there.

MR?

:3

This HAS to be one of the most confusing test mules EVER.
 
I think this has to be mid-engined. The extra bit tacked on behind the cabin looks too short to actually fit another row of seats, but a transverse engine? Should slot right in there. It would also explain the uprated rear suspension and exhaust configuration.
 
Jim Prower
This HAS to be one of the most confusing test mules EVER.
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Agreed. Now what would be really interesting would be to find out that its the next-gen S2000 replacement... A cheap (ish), lightweight, MR car powered by the turbocharged 2.0L I4 from the RDX. That would be sweet...
 
Jim Prower
This HAS to be one of the most confusing test mules EVER.
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Anyone have any shots of that BMW test car dressed up as a '30s mobile? Take that for confusing.

Some companies are fairly creative with these kinds of things, like the beefy "BMW M5" seen around, which is believed to be a Panamera mule.
 
Leonidae
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test mule spied on the ring. vid..
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The video doesn't clue us in on much other than the pretty obvious V10 exhaust note. The handling just doesn't seem right for an FR car though, so we here at GTP may be on to something maintaining that its an MR. Notice the 911 Turbo moving around as well, so I'd guess that its safe to assume that the Turbo is the target car... With the GT-R using the same benchmark, and presumably Toyota doing the same (now that they say the FT-HS will be produced), it should all be very interesting to say the least.
 
YSSMAN
The video doesn't clue us in on much other than the pretty obvious V10 exhaust note. The handling just doesn't seem right for an FR car though, so we here at GTP may be on to something maintaining that its an MR. Notice the 911 Turbo moving around as well, so I'd guess that its safe to assume that the Turbo is the target car... With the GT-R using the same benchmark, and presumably Toyota doing the same (now that they say the FT-HS will be produced), it should all be very interesting to say the least.
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So, the FT-HS will keep up with a 911 Turbo with a full battery, and maybe a V6 Cayenne with a dead one? ;)
 
Toyota has public opinion on their side though. "Hybrid" is a nice happy green word. "Diesel" is an ugly pollution word. They have to break the stigma about it first while Toyota can try and improve their electric systems.

As for this car, I'd take the test mule as is if it were released today. It looks and sounds amazing.
 

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