The 2017 acura nsx can compete on engineering levels with other offthechart supercars like the mclaren p1 and porsche 918 spyder, but its realworld rivals are more downtoearth cars like the. Meanwhile, the motor driving the inside wheel flips into generator mode, slowing the wheel to make the car turn in faster and sending the. Instead, the majority of its offerings are little more than fancier hondas. An available alcantara headliner and a genuine leathercovered dashboard are touches often seen in highend luxury cars. Acura could highlight the nsxs electric hardware if it would mimic teslas strategy of activating full regen braking when the driver lifts. Oct 17, 2016 official social network of car and driver. What do an early porsche 911 and the original acura nsx have in common. Body detailing is also revised from the car s conceptual forebears based on the results of wind tunnel testing, and the. This hybrid has rapid acceleration thanks to a potent turbocharged v6 engine and three electric motors.
Read our report on the mid engine hybrid and see photos at car and driver. When the twinturbo, dualclutch, allwheeldrive gtr performed its first launch control on u. Despite having similar suspension travel to a ferrari 458, the nsxs suspension is daily driver suitable in quiet mode. But the 2017 acura nsx is finally here, in production, in person and ready to go on sale. How car and driver crashed both of their nsx test cars.
Power for the allnew 2017 acura nsx comes from a nonvtec 75degree twinturbo 3. Search preowned 2017 acura nsx listings to find the best local deals. Confident and capable, thrilling on both road and track, the acura nsx is our 2017 performance car of the year. Fast, inspirational, and economical, it opened up the world of midengine sports cars to many car lovers who could never afford or even care. Compare engines, features and options between all nsx configurations. Introduction history when the original acura nsx made its debut 25 years ago, it forever changed the supercar universe by combining scintillating sports car styling and athletic performancecommon traits long associated with the exotic car segmentwith a new dimension of quality, exceptional ergonomics, comfort, and dynamic poise. The 2017 nsx was designed and engineered by a team based at american hondas headquarters in marysville, ohio. With two turbos, three electric motors and a number of selectable drive modes, this beauty could be the modern super car worth of the nsx name. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The honda connection remains, but acuras lineup no longer bursts with overtly funtodrive vehicles.
Mar 14, 2016 2017 acura nsx first drive photo by joe bruzek. Passive safety features include threepoint seatbelts with audible reminder, driver and passenger front airbags, driver knee airbag, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags with rollover sensor. Jun 01, 2016 i recently drove the 2017 acura nsx in a slice of small. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 29 2017 nsx models nationwide. Ever since the productionready acura nsx was finally revealed last year, car enthusiasts have devoted a lot of time and energy to sharing their opinions both positive and negative about its design.
Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long. The acura nsx is one of 12 contenders competing for. Jun 03, 2016 acuras new supercar was born in the usa. Acura nsx concept auto shows acura nsx conceptnews 2012 detroit au. In fact, the very existence of a quiet mode demonstrates acuras intention that the nsx be something you can drive every day. But for a car that goes so damn fast, it sure took its sweet time to get here. All i can tell you is that this new car offers a fantastically. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2017 acura nsx coupe at u.
The new nsx is a compromise of a midengine sports car that can play nice like a. The engineers made sure the car was stable and safe at the. In 10 years, every highperformance car will be like the 2017 acura nsx. That means no highpower crossovers, no hot hatches, and no rally replicas. The 2017 nsx, developed mainly in ohio by a small group that has come to think of itself as a family, is a fourwheeldrive hybridelectric knee to the pants of the worlds fanciest exotics. Car and driver magazine 2016 acura nsx and the thrill of. Car and driver brasil in 2020 nsx, acura nsx, honda. Despite a chassis intense with lightweight materials like aluminum and carbon fiber, this car tips the scales at just over 3,800 pounds some 700 more than the fattest first generation machine. Read our report on the midengine hybrid and see photos at car and driver. Use our tools to calculate monthly payments or figure out which cars you can afford. We got our hands on the allnew 2017 acura nsx for a first drive. Car and driver magazine 2016 acura nsx and the thrill of the electric 2017 audi sq7 audis tripleboosted dieselfed masterpiece.
Sep 20, 2016 pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 acura nsx around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best driver s car powered by mothers. The 2017 acura nsx can compete on engineering levels with other offthechart supercars like the mclaren p1 and porsche 918 spyder, but its real. When the original acura nsx made its debut over 25 years ago, it forever changed the sports car world by combining exotic car styling and performance with a new dimension of quality, exceptional ergonomics and dynamic poise. And, like the original nsx and the ferrari 458 italia. Acura executed exactly on its planto subject the everydaysupercar nsx to the same kinds of practical goals as hondas everyday cars.
Pro driver randy pobst hot laps the 2017 acura nsx around mazda raceway laguna seca for motor trends 2016 best driver s car powered by mothers. Meet the nextgeneration 2020 acura nsx the only supercar designed, developed and manufactured in america. The nsx returnsand it will be built on american soil. Entrants must be new or significantly revised for 2017, and they must be traditionally shaped cars that push the limits of high performance on both road and track.
Oct 31, 2016 its a driver s car, with an honesttogod clutch pedal and a naturally aspirated engine that loves to rev. View the 2017 acura gt3 photos from the michael shank racing team. Once free of the city and out on the open road, the nsx becomes one of the most capable cars ive. Id like a bit more in the way of driver engagement when im charging down a great road. The body structure is from aluminum and composite panels, with an optional carbon fiber roof. Confident and capable, thrilling on both road and track, the acura nsx is our 2017.
It would be a 911 turbo for the fraction of the cost. In fact, this was the point of the old nsx, which was to be a cheaper, more reliable ferrari. Im not sure how you ignore that the lotus is the slowest car in the entire group 060, 14 mile, a full second behind the nsx in both categories which at 060 time of 3. Get indepth unbiased information on the acura nsx from consumer reports including major redesigns, pricing and performance, and search local inventory. How hybrid helps this super car be a supercar the 2019 acura nsx might carry the same name and midengine layout of its predecessor, but its rebirth has spawned something entirely. Acura nsx concept 2012 detroit auto show car and driver. I recently drove the 2017 acura nsx in a slice of smalltown americana near. Mar 15, 2016 home high performance car 2017 acura nsx. Acura could highlight the nsx s electric hardware if it would mimic teslas strategy of activating full regen braking when the driver lifts off the throttle, either in the less sporty driving modes or with a standalone, selectable option. Nsx is a much more complex machine than its rearwheeldrive.
Winding road magazine is a free weekly online magazine written for the car. Car and driver magazine 2016 acura nsx and the thrill of the electric 2017 audi sq7 audis tripleboosted dieselfed masterpiece unk, eddie alterman on. Acura these days looks very little like the acura of old, a onetime maker of premium, sporty cars backed by hondas reputation for engineering excellence and reliability. I get that acura wants to be the car of the future with this electric thing. Edmunds experts get behind the wheel of the 2017 acura nsx for an acceleration test. The irony of the nsx is that its far more impressive for its chassis than for the complex hybrid system that serves as its reason for being. As with most sports cars, the 2017 acura nsx hasnt been evaluated by the nhtsa or iihs. Calculate 2017 acura nsx monthly payment calculate 2017 acura nsx monthly lease payment which. Those sentences can be true, but still not make the lotus overcome its subpar performance in the comparison. The 2017 acura nsx and nissan gtr both use technology to slay supercars, but which will come out on top in this motor trend comparison. Acuras latest modelstlx and ilxare badgeengineered versions of existing honda cars. And the surprising results might just convince you to add one to your collection. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 69 nsx models nationwide. The acura nsx revolutionized the sports car game fuel economy and realworld mpg hybrid vehicles are more efficient in stopandgo city traffic than their gasolineonly rivals, and the nsx is no.
But for the rest of us, the optional track tires offer far more. A highend sports car with a hightech hybrid powertrain, the 2017 acura nsx delivers the performance and looks of an exotic supercar, but its backed by the reliability that drivers expect from hondas premium brand. Apr 18, 2016 acuras pragmatism is instantly apparent when you drive the nsx on public roads. Hondas new acura nsx is the first to marry a v6 engine to three electric motors for highspeed steering. Although its pricey, the 2017 acura nsx is a great used luxury sports car. Engine masters best driver s car week long road to. Then again, perhaps the one thing you cant rush is greatness, and. Mar 14, 2016 acura finally delivers the longawaited followup to its celebrated midengined sports car, but was it worth the wait. Compare 2017 acura nsx model compare comparing the 2017 acura nsx.
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