Honda’s all-new NSX
supercar could give rise to even more potent versions, if the man behind the
NSX’s development has his way. Faster and more stylish versions of the Honda
NSX will be launched over the coming years. In an interview with the UK’s Auto
Express, NSX project boss Ted Klaus said the NSX should continue to evolve, and
that hotter variants could be on the cards for the future.
“I think everyone who
loves cars wants to see a version that we say is ‘pure red’, The NSX has always
been silver first, moving towards red later. Someone asked me, ‘when will you
be satisfied?’ Probably never. What you do today, you can improve on tomorrow.”
-Ted Klaus
The original Honda
NSX went on sale in 1990, with an R version joining the range in 1992. The
NSX-R was specially modified for improved on-track performance, featuring
stiffer suspension and a lighter body. The stereo and air-conditioning were
removed, while new forged alloy wheels and a titanium gearlever helped drive
down the car’s overall weight.
While we can only
speculate on the new car’s power, price and performance, the Type R is likely
to be at least a couple of years away. The starting price for the NSX should be
around $130,000.
Despite the growth of
new NSX variants, Honda is keen to restrict demand and it’s unlikely to rise
much above its current capacity of eight cars a day. However, the technology
will drive development advances for Honda’s more mainstream models. It’s clear
Klaus and his team of engineers has high aspirations for the new NSX. It’s said
to have the lowest centre of gravity in its class, designed to make it more
agile and fun to drive. We asked which cars Klaus considered to be ‘in the
NSX’s class’ – and he immediately listed the Ferrari 458, Audi R8 V10 and
Porsche 911 Turbo as rivals.
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