New NSX cancelled
Discussion
Full story on Autocar.co.uk
The petrolhead in me is sad, but the head on my shoulders isn't. Various reasons:
- Honda's core business will be hydrogen-based, as they've been working on it for 20 years and they're the most advanced of any car mfr. Expanding into substations for homes will be where their business will move in the next 10-15 years, no doubt, where it will play an important part increasing efficiency in terms of heating, lighting etc. (in combination with advances in solar power). Even if you're not an eco-mentalist (I'm a fence-sitter: I don't believe we're kick-starting global warming, it's a natural event, but at the same time I don't think we're helping) there is nothing wrong with striving to reduce co2 and to make all our homes more efficient and most importantly cheaper!
- In relation to the above, a V10 supercar (especially one that's heavy with four seats) doesn't really improve their brand image if they're moving in a different direction. One last throwback won't do them any favours and the cost of the development for something like this must be huge. In a market that is over-burdened already (IMO) we really don't need another. Especially another that won't sell in any great numbers due to badge snobbery. And with the pull on the F1 plug there's less of the important motorsport tie-in with such a sports car. If it means they pool more resources on making enjoyable, affordable, light-weight sports cars ala Jap-spec Civics and a new S2000 then it can only be a good thing.
- Finally, it leaves the old NSX unblemished. Untarnished. It'll be truly immortal now with its purity untainted. I must own one.
The petrolhead in me is sad, but the head on my shoulders isn't. Various reasons:
- Honda's core business will be hydrogen-based, as they've been working on it for 20 years and they're the most advanced of any car mfr. Expanding into substations for homes will be where their business will move in the next 10-15 years, no doubt, where it will play an important part increasing efficiency in terms of heating, lighting etc. (in combination with advances in solar power). Even if you're not an eco-mentalist (I'm a fence-sitter: I don't believe we're kick-starting global warming, it's a natural event, but at the same time I don't think we're helping) there is nothing wrong with striving to reduce co2 and to make all our homes more efficient and most importantly cheaper!
- In relation to the above, a V10 supercar (especially one that's heavy with four seats) doesn't really improve their brand image if they're moving in a different direction. One last throwback won't do them any favours and the cost of the development for something like this must be huge. In a market that is over-burdened already (IMO) we really don't need another. Especially another that won't sell in any great numbers due to badge snobbery. And with the pull on the F1 plug there's less of the important motorsport tie-in with such a sports car. If it means they pool more resources on making enjoyable, affordable, light-weight sports cars ala Jap-spec Civics and a new S2000 then it can only be a good thing.
- Finally, it leaves the old NSX unblemished. Untarnished. It'll be truly immortal now with its purity untainted. I must own one.
LongLiveTazio said:
Full story on Autocar.co.uk
The petrolhead in me is sad, but the head on my shoulders isn't. Various reasons:
- Honda's core business will be hydrogen-based, as they've been working on it for 20 years and they're the most advanced of any car mfr. Expanding into substations for homes will be where their business will move in the next 10-15 years, no doubt, where it will play an important part increasing efficiency in terms of heating, lighting etc. (in combination with advances in solar power). Even if you're not an eco-mentalist (I'm a fence-sitter: I don't believe we're kick-starting global warming, it's a natural event, but at the same time I don't think we're helping) there is nothing wrong with striving to reduce co2 and to make all our homes more efficient and most importantly cheaper!
- In relation to the above, a V10 supercar (especially one that's heavy with four seats) doesn't really improve their brand image if they're moving in a different direction. One last throwback won't do them any favours and the cost of the development for something like this must be huge. In a market that is over-burdened already (IMO) we really don't need another. Especially another that won't sell in any great numbers due to badge snobbery. And with the pull on the F1 plug there's less of the important motorsport tie-in with such a sports car. If it means they pool more resources on making enjoyable, affordable, light-weight sports cars ala Jap-spec Civics and a new S2000 then it can only be a good thing.
- Finally, it leaves the old NSX unblemished. Untarnished. It'll be truly immortal now with its purity untainted. I must own one.
As an NSX owner I think Honda currently suck. I've no idea why they went down the route of a front engined, four wheel drive two seater (which is what the last pictures I saw showed). The hydrogen concept is interesting - I think Honda need a flagship for the range.The petrolhead in me is sad, but the head on my shoulders isn't. Various reasons:
- Honda's core business will be hydrogen-based, as they've been working on it for 20 years and they're the most advanced of any car mfr. Expanding into substations for homes will be where their business will move in the next 10-15 years, no doubt, where it will play an important part increasing efficiency in terms of heating, lighting etc. (in combination with advances in solar power). Even if you're not an eco-mentalist (I'm a fence-sitter: I don't believe we're kick-starting global warming, it's a natural event, but at the same time I don't think we're helping) there is nothing wrong with striving to reduce co2 and to make all our homes more efficient and most importantly cheaper!
- In relation to the above, a V10 supercar (especially one that's heavy with four seats) doesn't really improve their brand image if they're moving in a different direction. One last throwback won't do them any favours and the cost of the development for something like this must be huge. In a market that is over-burdened already (IMO) we really don't need another. Especially another that won't sell in any great numbers due to badge snobbery. And with the pull on the F1 plug there's less of the important motorsport tie-in with such a sports car. If it means they pool more resources on making enjoyable, affordable, light-weight sports cars ala Jap-spec Civics and a new S2000 then it can only be a good thing.
- Finally, it leaves the old NSX unblemished. Untarnished. It'll be truly immortal now with its purity untainted. I must own one.
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