NAIAS 2012: Acura NSX Concept

  When the Acura NSX first debuted back in 1990, it was an instant classic.   Commonly called the worlds first "everyday supercar," it blended Ferrari-beating performance with the reliability and drivability that Honda was typically known for.  When it was discontinued 15 years later, Acura became just another company making beige transportation appliances.

  Today, Acura is finally ready to change that, by relaunching the supercar. The new Acura NSX concept stays true to the original with a sleek, aerodynamic body, and a mid-mounted V6 powering the rear wheels.  What makes the new NSX very different from the original, however, is the addition of two electric motors; one powering each front wheel.  Some traditionalists may be disappointed by the fact that the new NSX is an all wheel drive hybrid, but remember that a similar drivetrain layout was used in the Porsche 918, which boasted extremely impressive performance figures.

  Perhaps the best part is that the NSX is not just a design study, but Acura says that it will go into production in Ohio within just three years.  This is Acura's chance to once again become a well respected automaker among car enthusiasts, and the concept shows a large potential to live up to the legendary NSX name.