After a three-years in the pipeline, the Honda NSX, hailed as one of the most attainable supercars of the nineties, is about to get a second chance at production. Many pundits suggested that the newcomer would have a bigger powerplant than the original car, but it seems that Honda might once again opt for a V6 engine – this time with an electric motor in support.
Earlier this year there were many rumours about the possibility of a mighty V10 powerplant being pushed into service, then everyone wondered about the 3,4-litre V8 that currently does service in the HSV-010 racing car and produces a salivating 370 kW in race trim. What’s also not been announced is the NSX’s drive configuration… nobody knows whether it’ll adopt the racing car’s front engine layout or use the mid-engine layout of the original.
Honda CEO Takanobu Ito recently laid to rest the rumours of large engines at the Shanghai Motor Show, stating that the new supercar would have to leave as little carbon footprint on the planet as possible, but still be an engaging driver’s car. “That’s the kind of sportscar we want to make.”
Unfortunately, the Honda board member did not reveal any other details about the NSX, but we do know that the firm is planning to position it as a premium counterpart to the CR-Z hybrid hatch.
