NSX power unit

"burglar can't heart click anything" (burglar) 01/13/2015 at 10:53 • Filed to: None

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Since I haven't seen it posted elsewhere, here is the NSX power unit. Two motors up front for active torque vectoring, a third in the rear power unit for that low end assist. Looks pretty compact, considering there are four motors, two turbos, and a battery involved.

I know the GT stole the show yesterday (and I wrote a post about it) but the NSX is still pretty significant - 918 Spyder ($850k car) tech for $150k.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > burglar can't heart click anything 01/13/2015 at 10:57

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I know that manufacturers are really getting into alternative fuel sources, but do the drivers really need to Flintstones it to meet CAFE requirements?

Funktheduck > burglar can't heart click anything 01/13/2015 at 11:00

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Is this the white space stuff the nissan guy was talking about?

Since the chances of me ever getting to drive the NSX are slim to none I'll be interested to see how well it does, especially against the big boys.

Leon711 > burglar can't heart click anything 01/13/2015 at 11:01

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Ford couldn't integrate any hybridisation into the GT, not because ford aren't good enough but because americans can barely cope with the fact it's got a TT V6.

Tekamul > burglar can't heart click anything 01/13/2015 at 11:07

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Technologically, it should be very accomplished. It goes along way to match the 918 setup in a completely different price bracket.

I haven't seen anything about mechanical torque control in the rear diff, so I'm a little concerned that the front tires could get over worked to compensate, but I'm sure their engineers have a handle on it.

This is once again going to be a package that puts higher priced cars on notice, but it's going to be in an even smaller market. Not really a money maker, but hopefully Acura will roll out another sporty (2 door, AWD) offering that this can halo for.