Could this me the next Porsche Fighter?
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found this article....
At Honda's Japanese research and development centre, testing of its contender is well under way. Tipped for launch in 2005, and set to replace the NSX, the all-new coupé will satisfy the firm's ambitious mission to produce a high-performance car that has economical fuel consumption and low exhaust emissions. Set to rival the likes of Porsche's 911, and even the Ferrari 360, it promises to be a devastatingly fast machine for competent drivers.
Essentially a 400bhp edition of the acclaimed Honda Insight, the supercar's advanced hybrid powerplant relies on the proven IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system. At the rear is a high-performance petrol-powered 3.5-litre V6 unit, while at the front there's an efficient electric motor. The layout makes the coupé Honda's first 4WD supercar, while the combination also helps to ensure that the prototype vehicle is environmentally friendly.
But Honda is not the only manufacturer aiming to stun the world with such a hybrid machine. Nissan, too, has plans to turn the sports car order upside down with a completely new GT-R. Also due to hit the road in 2005 and guaranteeing an output of at least 350bhp, the next generation GT-R will pack a 3.5-litre V6 engine with twin-turbos as well as revolutionary wheel-mounted electric motors.
The engine will be at the front and will drive the rear wheels, while the electric motors power the fronts, each working independently of the other. By using a hybrid unit in addition to the twin-turbo V6, regenerative energy is produced from the rear wheels while power is fed to the front tyres as required through the lightweight in-wheel motors.
Essentially a 400bhp edition of the acclaimed Honda Insight, the supercar's advanced hybrid powerplant relies on the proven IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system. At the rear is a high-performance petrol-powered 3.5-litre V6 unit, while at the front there's an efficient electric motor. The layout makes the coupé Honda's first 4WD supercar, while the combination also helps to ensure that the prototype vehicle is environmentally friendly.
But Honda is not the only manufacturer aiming to stun the world with such a hybrid machine. Nissan, too, has plans to turn the sports car order upside down with a completely new GT-R. Also due to hit the road in 2005 and guaranteeing an output of at least 350bhp, the next generation GT-R will pack a 3.5-litre V6 engine with twin-turbos as well as revolutionary wheel-mounted electric motors.
The engine will be at the front and will drive the rear wheels, while the electric motors power the fronts, each working independently of the other. By using a hybrid unit in addition to the twin-turbo V6, regenerative energy is produced from the rear wheels while power is fed to the front tyres as required through the lightweight in-wheel motors.
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how can they even compete with the likes of porsche without 400 hp ? Is the car going to be so light that 300hp will make it mid 4's 0-60 ? I don't get it - the car is beautifull why not put an engine in that is equally as pleasing
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So it's not the the hybrid 300hp rear drive V6/100 hp front direct drive electric motors that was rumored 3 years ago ? The test cars with that hybrid powertrain reportedly had instant TQ off the line like a " supercar " golf cart !
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considering what they accomplished back in '91, I wouldn't be surprised if they came up with something total off the wall like a hybrid powerplant.
The current NSX still looks good (IMHO) 12 years after the fact....
Of course, I'm not biased....
The current NSX still looks good (IMHO) 12 years after the fact....
Of course, I'm not biased....
