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Turboner
07/23/09

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Would a V6/electric hybrid really be lighter than a V10?
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IronicalBalls
07/22/09

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The 90s supercar that worked. Funny how it was ridiculed for being reliable.
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Six Flags Over Tomsk
07/22/09

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As long as it's fun to drive, the V6 sounds great when it's running, and it looks good (okay, that last one is a stretch), this should be an O.K. compromise.
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Motor_Yakuza
07/22/09

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Now, let's forget all we know about hybrids, and remember that this will be also have 450hp V6 + plus hybrid tech, sure this won't be the NSX that we know and love, but however it's better then no NSX at all. Maybe it will look something like this.
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mr_dude
07/22/09

@Motor_Yakuza: They could make it an inline twin just as long as it doesn't look anything like that.
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bradleysoken
07/22/09

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honda, why are you so afraid of giving us more than 6 cylinders?
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mr_dude
07/22/09

@bradleysoken: All of Japan really. But they seem to do well snubbing the 'murican addage about replacements for displacement.
The xj220 held the world speed title for quite awhile with six cylinders.
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Syrax
07/22/09

@mr_dude: Infiniti, Nissan, Lexus and Toyota have V8s.
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mr_dude
07/22/09

@Syrax: On suvs and trucks yeah? I was thinking cars that actually matter. But yes I'm genuinely surprised that the Ridgeline doesn't have a v8 option.
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Syrax
07/22/09

@mr_dude: Infiniti M and Q. Lexus GS and LS sucks but they're not SUVs either. Plus, IS-F. But I understand, they have nothing really exciting.
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FTGDWolverineEdition'09
07/22/09

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I say better Euthanized than Hybridized.
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pauljones
07/22/09

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You know what, I welcome it.

Being a fan of good and proper small blocks myself, I don't really care what Honda does to the NSX heritage. I do, however, think that it will be interesting to see. And knowing Honda, I bet that one drive in it is all that it will take to change our minds and cause us to sing its praises.
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Syrax
07/22/09

@pauljones: I didn't even like the S2000 until I revved the shit out of one. It's in my Top 10 now.
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Elhigh
07/22/09

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"Now that we've done a hack job on the Insight, what else can we do halfway?"
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Novaload
07/22/09

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"Can someone say super all-wheel-drive hybrid NSX?"

I can say it but I don't believe it. Or want it.
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UglyDuckCar
07/22/09

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Leave it to honda to go; "HEY! We got a nice car! Let's make it a Hybrid!"
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layabout
07/22/09

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NSX,good,good..........hybrid,bad,bad

(i must admit to having a healthy dislike to everything hybrid..........but,my stepdads Lexus 450h is pretty damn quick for a car of its weight)

In no-way was i defending a hybrid then,& i remain on the darkside.
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goatrope
07/22/09

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If i came up with a wild-assed story about an AWD-hybrid supercar, I would demand to remain an "unnamed source", too.

This is a worst-of-all-worlds idea: small V6 saddled with the weight of AWD and hybrid batteries and motors.

Does jalopnik have a Corporate Crack pipe category for really stupid ideas? This one ranks right up there with BMW's let's buy Rover! plan.
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leavethegun-takethecannoli
07/22/09

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Oh good, the NSX is back. I too would prefer the V10, but I'm sure it will be a great car- and then after it's perfect, they'll throw the big f*ckin' grill on it and ruin everything. I can't wait.
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stoke
07/22/09

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I want to see a new NSX as much as anyone, but is this really a good idea from either a performance or sales sense? Sure a V6 may be lighter than a V10, but the additional weight of a battery pack and a beefy electric motor should counteract that pretty quickly. And drive development costs up. And alienate potential buyers who a) appreciated the old NSX's ethos as a simple, practical supercar or b) see through the hybrid bullsh*t.

It's much like the Tesla Roadster being less economical, less environmentally conscious and worse to drive than the Elise upon which it's based. Why give up the chance to build a phenomenal sports car when you could build a mediocre one that's painted slightly greenish in the eyes of the market?
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Syrax
07/22/09

@stoke has a JDM front wing: Why give up the chance to build a phenomenal sports car when you could build a mediocre one that's painted slightly greenish in the eyes of the market?

Unfortunately right. Money and bragging rights are outshining enthusiasts voices.
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jark
07/22/09

@stoke has a JDM front wing: The Insight weighs 2,730 lbs versus the Civic's 2,600. If they go with a mild hybrid system like every other Honda, the V6 hybrid drivetrain might weigh less than a V10. Plus it's a much simpler design than Toyota's and won't add as much complexity. Sure it would be better without the hybrid but Honda has to pay the bills and if we get a good car out of it I'm not going to complain.
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mattattaxx
07/22/09

@stoke has a JDM front wing: It's not like the first time a concept comes to market it's going to do all the things we hope it will. Over time it becomes better, will be more efficient and genuinely a better idea.
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Rixon
07/22/09

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Not to thread jack but.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/109072220604/honda-nsx-development-shifts-to-new-super-hybrid-sports-car--report
Just for more information, And a photo without camouflage.
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