The production version of the highly anticipated Honda NSX will make its world debut at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show. The car will be unveiled on January 12 to the public; however, it will be making its debut as the Acura NSX for the US market.
We say highly anticipated because this upcoming new sports car is the successor to the original NSX which was developed with inputs from legendary racer Ayrton Senna. The Detroit-bound show car will reflect the production design and specifications of the mid-engined sports car that is slated to launch in 2015.
“The next-generation NSX will deliver a ‘new sports experience’ true to its heritage and to the supercar concept that originally gave rise to the name NSX,” said Mike Accavitti, Acura division senior vice president and general manager. “The NSX will serve as the ultimate expression of Acura performance that is fuelling a reenergised brand.”
The new NSX is likely to be powered by a twin-turbo V6 engine working in conjunction with three electric motors. While the petrol engine will send power to the rear wheels, the electric motors will deliver power to the front wheels.
“After three years of intensive development work we are excited to reveal this next-generation supercar — the Acura NSX — to the world,” said Ted Klaus, chief engineer and global project leader over NSX development. “We’ve developed a human-centered supercar that responds to the will of the driver and that builds upon the NSX heritage.”
When launched next year, the new NSX will take on a plethora of high performance cars ranging from the Audi R8 to McLaren’s 650S.
