p>Honda-owned brand Acura started producing the NSX back in 1990, with the first generation being produced until 2005. The second generation model appeared only in 2016, and this sports car survived the update in 2019. Back in August 2021, information appeared that the second generation NSX would be retired in 2022: the model left the assembly line of the American Honda factory (located in Ohio) in November last year, after the entire run of the final Type series was released S.
Recall that the batch of «farewell» Acura NSX Type S consisted of only 350 copies. Such a sports car was equipped with a hybrid power plant, which was based on a V6 biturbo engine with a volume of 3.5 liters longitudinally located in front of the rear axle; he worked in conjunction with a nine-speed dual-clutch preselective robot. An electric motor was located between the engine and gearbox, in addition, the front wheels were driven by two separate electric motors. The total output of the power plant of the Type S was equal to 608 hp. (667 Nm).
Acura Electric Vision Concept
Back in April last year, Honda revealed that the successor to the NSX would go all-electric. True, it is still unknown whether the former name will be left to the “green” supercar. No details about the technology and timing of the launch of the «socket» novelty were announced in the company at that time.
Now, Acura, as part of Monterey Car Week, showed the Acura Electric Vision concept: it is assumed that this show car is a prototype next generation NSX. The company didn't say much about the project, saying that the Acura Electric Vision is «a design study with breathtaking proportions, powerful sculptural elements, contrasting surfaces and vibrant neon green lighting.»
The company also noted that this show car «explores the future evolution of the design language» of the brand, which » moving towards a zero-emissions future.” The Electric Vision shown was created by Acura Design Studio based in Los Angeles.
Judging by the images, the show car has a long sloping hood, the edge of which is decorated with a luminous strip, which also acts as running lights, and a little higher is the brand logo, which received the same neon green backlight. There is a large air intake at the bottom of the front bumper.
The capsule cab is flanked by sculpted wheel arches and The «skating rinks» of the concept are made in the color of bright illumination. By the way, she also decorated the stern: a horizontal straight line (which is also a brake light) runs along the edge of the trunk above the brand name, which replaced the emblem in the form of the letter “A”. There is no information about the technology of the concept.
Recall that during the Monterey Car Week, the presentation of the first electric car of the brand — Acura ZDX and its “charged” all-wheel drive version of the ZDX Type S. The model is equipped with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity 102 kWh, and the maximum power reserve on a single charge is 523 km. The base version received a single 345-horsepower electric motor on the rear axle, and the top version received a twin-engine power plant, the total power of which is 507 hp
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