Order books for the second-generation Honda NSX have just closed in
the United Kingdom with it emerging that about 100 orders for the
Japanese hybrid sports car have been placed during the past two years.
This is somewhat surprising considering that the production-spec 2016
Honda NSX has yet to be revealed with the Japanese marque also yet to
reveal specific details about its powertrain. Car Magazine reports that
we will be able to see the completed second-gen NSX at the
Detroit Motor Show 2015 in January.
The final details about the engine of the next-gen NSX have yet to be
confirmed, but what has been confirmed is that the 2015 Honda NSX will
utilise a twin-turbocharged V6 engine displacing either 3.5-liters or
3.7-liters. Unsurprisingly, this new engine will be completely unique to
the upcoming NSX and should deliver around 400 hp of its own accord.
Joining the twin-turbocharged V6 engine will be three electric
motors. In this system, one electric motor is mounted at each front
wheel while the third is integrated into the engine and helps drive the
rear wheels. These motors are powered by a lithium-ion battery recharged
thanks to regenerative braking.
When the new NSX hits the market, Honda hopes that it will provide
Ferrari 458 Italia levels of performance but for the price of the Audi
R8.
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