11 January 2012

American Honda unveils New NSX Concept at Detroit

American Honda yesterday 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.

Making use of lightweight materials, and a mid-mounted V6 engine, the concept employs several new technologies including a new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (that's Super Handling AWD) hybrid system.

With a unique 2 Electric Motor Drive Unit, the new hybrid AWD system car instantly generates negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering.

Honda say 'the NSX will make the driver one with the car to enhance dynamic driving abilities without getting in the way'.