The NSX is making a return...

[FT-1]

Top Gear published an extremely favourable review of the Honda NSX, comparing it to a Porsche 918 at one stage
http://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/honda/35-v6-2dr-auto/first-drive

 

[Keef]

comparing it to a Porsche 918 at one stage

"The Suzuki SX4 has the same drivetrain as the Porsche 918 as they're both AWD."

I just compared the SX4 to the 918. Does it mean anything? Not really, no.

Sorry, but until we see the GT-R wipe the floor with the NSX I don't think there's much to be said about the positive reviews.

 

[psntomaz]

um Both have Hybrid Powertrains....The Porsche being the Benchmark of said cars.

 

[Grandea GTR]

um Both have Hybrid Powertrains....The Porsche being the Benchmark of said cars.

But that doesn't mean that they are really at all that comparable.

 

[Speedracer8218]

Captured these in the wild today. Seems like Acura was doing a promo ride around Sunset Blvd because I saw a few more pairs in different colors cruising.

Anyways this car is really purty when you see it front of you

 

[AudiMan2011]

NSX GT3.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/23/acura-nsx-gt3-new-york-official/

I want this thing in Blancpain. Like right now.

 

[McLaren]

"The Suzuki SX4 has the same drivetrain as the Porsche 918 as they're both AWD."

I just compared the SX4 to the 918. Does it mean anything? Not really, no.

Sorry, but until we see the GT-R wipe the floor with the NSX I don't think there's much to be said about the positive reviews.

It may help to read how the 918 is mentioned in the article.

In many ways it would be wrong to compare the NSX to an R8 or 488 although those are the benchmark competitors. In fact it feels more directly related to a Porsche 918. Both took years to get right, both hide their additional mass with trick electronics and both represent a new kind of performance car that’s hard not to admire.

The reference is a compliment about how the NSX is as a car, not an actual comparison to the 918.

Until you remove your preconceived opinion on the car, there's not much to be said about your own views either.

 

[05XR8]

So, I guess we'll see Tony Stark role up in this joint, on my birthday.

 

[Danoff]

 

[Omnis]

The NSX looks outstanding in person. The details are really impressive. Pictures don't do it any justice.



All the little openings are functional. Aero everywhere. Cooling everywhere.

 

[Grandea GTR]

The NSX looks outstanding in person. The details are really impressive. Pictures don't do it any justice.

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All the little openings are functional. Aero everywhere. Cooling everywhere.
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What auto show was that one at?

 

[Omnis]

Fort Laudy

 

[Grandea GTR]

Fort Laudy

Wow, that looks exactly like the one over at the DFW auto show, same setting, colour, and arrangement.

 

[Omnis]

It probably is/was the same one. We get the B-roll stuff while the hot talent is current in New York.

 

[JohnBM01]

I still think a lot of NSX fans will (obviously) favor the older NSX than this one. Even still, this is a great looking Honda/Acura even if it wasn't named "NSX." The NSX models of the 1990s- and perhaps even the fixed headlight NSX models of the early 2000s will still resonate with people more than this NSX. While I haven't seen this car in person, I am in agreement with Omnis that this car is more impressive in person than in pictures. So even if you prefer the classic NSX more than this one, don't discredit or put down this newer NSX because it is still a fabulous car.

 

[05XR8]

I am one of those "purists". I can give this one my attention. Even if it has a dopey blue whale grin.

 

[Danoff]

 

[MarchingSaint]

NSX GT3.

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/23/acura-nsx-gt3-new-york-official/

I want this thing in Blancpain. Like right now.

I heard that Blancpain are having a difficult time including the latest C7R, there's no way we'll see this anytime soon unfortunately

I got used to the more muscular design, now i can say i prefer this over the older versions. Especially that blue one.

 

[RACECAR]

I heard that Blancpain are having a difficult time including the latest C7R, there's no way we'll see this anytime soon unfortunately

Could've sworn its mostly meant for the VLN so likely more as a Local GT3 car. Also, its the C7 GT3-R, GM's GTE/GTLM machines are C7.R

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Is that red one a Zanardi?! Do want.

 

[Grandea GTR]

Is that red one a Zanardi?! Do want.

The one we got that was the closest thing to a Type-R here in the US? The wheels make it look like so.

 

[Tornado]

The Zanardi was a US version of the Type S. We never got anything like the Type R.

 

[Danoff]

Is that red one a Zanardi?! Do want.

I suppose it could be. But the Zanardi was not all that different from the 91-94s. Mostly the Zanardi version fixed what was made worse with the 95+ models. The big thing about the Zanardi version is that it's rare.

 

[Omnis]

Damn, I thought the new one was small...

 

[Cale]

The Zanardi was a US version of the Type S. We never got anything like the Type R.

Fixed roof and wheels would suggest it

 

[Danoff]

In searching for another new NSX vs old NSX comparison pic that I could be sure was to scale, I found this

Holy crap. Is that 'shopped or something?

Edit:

I guess not.

 

[Grandea GTR]

In searching for another new NSX vs old NSX comparison pic that I could be sure was to scale, I found this

Holy crap. Is that 'shopped or something?

NSXs are very low.

 

[Danoff]

NSXs are very low.

NSX is 5.1 inches ground clearance.
GT-R looks like 4.3 inches ground clearance.

I know the CG is lower, but still... crazy.

 

[GTboyz]

GTR looked a lot bigger than it actually is when being compared to the old NSX

 

[CodeRedR51]

The old NSX is just tiny. As someone who has access to a GT-R on a daily basis, they really are not as big as those photos make them out to be.