Honda readies GT-R beating NSX

plex · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:02 am Post subject: Honda readies GT-R beating NSX

The latest news regarding the upcoming Honda/Acura NSX has the supercar making closer to 600 horsepower than the previously reported 550hp from its 5.5-liter V10. The other important piece of news is that the engine will feature Honda’s cylinder deactivation system, called Variable Cylinder Management (VCM), which would allow it to run on one bank of cylinders during low-load conditions.

When firing on all 10 cylinders, the engine will make about 434lb-ft of torque, or pretty much the same as Nissan’s GT-R. Like the GT-R, the power will flow through all four wheels, say Japan’s Holiday Auto reports. The engine will be related to the 4.5-liter V8 that will power the next-generation Acura RL, although it will be a 90-degree V10 as opposed to the 72 degrees of separation between the V8’s banks. To reach its output, the V10 will rely on lightweight connecting rods and pistons that are fully balanced along with the rest of the rotating assembly. A dry-sump lubrication system will keep the pricey bits oiled during high-g maneuvers.

This engine may also appear in a high-performance version of the RL (RL-F?), the reports suggest. This would be easier since the two will be assembled at a dedicated line in a new Honda plant, and share certain parts.

The true second-generation NSX is also expected to weigh in at about 3,300lbs, which would give it a much better power-to-weight ratio than Nissan’s mind-blowing GT-R. Between Honda’s Super Handling AWD system and aerodynamic tricks lifted from its experience in Formula 1, the NSX should also trump the GT-R’s impressive handling. Like in the original NSX, the wheel and tire package will be staggered, with 255/30R19 Bridgestone RE070R’s up front and the same tires in a 295/35R20 dimension in the rear.

The NSX should beat the GT-R as it will be priced well north of it, competing at the price level with the likes of Jaguar’s XKR and Aston Martin’s Vanquish. The equivalent retail price is expected to be the equivalent of about $150,000.

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This should be interesting....

DevilZ · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

so the GTR will really be the poor man's supercar, because the Lexus LF will priced in a similar region.

noshownogo · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

exciting stuff...this NSX has some promise, lets hope it lives up to the hype. Twisted Evil

ek4ever · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject:

Well done Honda...can't wait to see these 3 (GTR, LF-A & NSX) take on the rest of the world.

JAPAN POWAH!!!!

wagon r · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject:

sad to think, a 470hp car is making other people make one set ah fuss....

i waiting for the other editions....V-Spec, V-Spec II and yuh know there will be a Nur and S-tune, R-tune editions...

cdx2k1 · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject:

150 g's..for a Honda?

VexXx Dogg · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 4:07 pm Post subject:

BlueIce · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject:

crocsrule · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 7:04 pm Post subject:

NSX

petty petty

GT-R

Mr. Green

3stagevtec · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:38 pm Post subject:

it's no longer a comparison between the NSX and GTR imo.. we all know who will come out on top.. as usual.. but the NSX vs LF-A will be the battle to watch.. Wink

lets see GM's answer to those... Twisted Evil

kg494EJ-1 · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:51 am Post subject:

the GTR was dynoed doing 507hp stock, i have to find the vid it was also mentioned in last week's Top Gear for some reason Nissan is underrating the HP levels of the Godzilla Confused

DevilZ · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:09 am Post subject:

^^ don't all japanese manufacturers do that?

honda hoe · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:35 am Post subject:

Sinister_Audio · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:52 am Post subject:

woopie..... honda has discovered that they can power more than two wheels at once... amazinggg Rolling Eyes

Turbo · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:40 am Post subject:

red5FWD · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:41 am Post subject:

^^I still love honda and can't wait to see the outcome

BlueIce · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:40 pm Post subject:

@ honda boys prejaculating on each other
let me get this straight

allyuh had to build a v10 to run down a cheap v6 and boasting?

buahahahah

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#laughpoke

type_r_teggy · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

honda hoe · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject:

BlueIce · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:21 pm Post subject:

v6 pallie ...v6 3.8 litre