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Honda's Acura ‘Advanced Sports Car Concept’ has made its world debut at Detroit's auto show.
The concept provides a preview of the design direction for the successor to the Acura NSX and incorporates a powerful front-mounted, V10 engine driving through the rear wheels.
The exterior of the concept demonstrates a fusion of advanced technology and emotion. The long, pronounced hood features deeply sculpted lines and embossed air vents, both of which hint at the powerful engine beneath. The exterior lines run the length of the body, creating a ribbon-like effect from the front headlights to the rear wheel arches, evoking a feeling of movement and power.
Modern in appearance, the concept retains the cues associated with its predecessor, the NSX. The concept’s slim, LED headlights are pushed wide and designed to mimic the pop-up headlights found on the first generation NSX. Other styling hints include a modern take on wraparound rear taillights and the all black cockpit.
Wide, and low to the ground with a 2,764mm wheelbase, the concept is anchored by grippy 19-inch front and 20-inch rear performance tyres wrapped around custom billet-machined, polished aluminium wheels. Ventilated carbon ceramic brake discs and eight-piston callipers accent the wheels. Bold wheel arches and flares add to the concept’s aggressive appearance.
The low-slung cabin is constructed entirely of tinted glass and sits flush against the body. Door handles are also flush mounted, allowing the sports car to retain a clean and aerodynamic appearance. The car features a carbon fibre underbody and the rear is finished with quad exhaust pipes and integrated rear diffusers.
The concept was designed by the Acura’s Los Angeles-based design team that will be based at the new Acura Design Centre, opening this summer.
“The Acura brand will always be a home for people who love to drive,” said Honda UK's boss Takeo Fukui. “As we advance toward building a car like this, I can tell you it will feature advanced technology matching our passion for performance.”
“Our intention was to design an exotic sports car that gracefully combines advanced technology and strong emotion,” said principal designer Jon Ikeda. “The technical, machined surfaces and keen-edge design are balanced with sweeping curves and dramatic lines, all of which results in the ultimate exotic sports car.”
No decision has yet been made about production of the Advanced Sports Car Concept.
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