Honda Legendary Sports Car NSX..1000 horsepower electric supercar revived
Mar 11, 2025
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First-generation NSX, which first appeared in 1990, is famous as one of the three major sports cars in Japan born by the Japanese bubble economy. At the time of its first launch, it reached 8 million yen, the most expensive sports car produced by Japanese automakers.
Invitation NSX applied a number of new technologies such as 100% aluminum monocoque body for the first time in the world. Even if you calculate it in terms of money now, it is about 130 million won, which is a huge price,
The second generation of NSX appeared in 2016. It is the first time in 10 years that the first-generation NSX has been revived since 2005 when it was discontinued. The first-generation NSX has a V6 natural inhaler engine, and the second-generation NSX has a V6 twin turbo hybrid powertrain. The second-generation NSX quietly discontinued in 2022 without much impact compared to the first generation.
The second generation NSX has a 3.5L V6 twin turbo engine with a three-motor hybrid system
The 3rd generation NSX, which car enthusiasts have been looking forward to, will be revived as electric vehicles. In August last year, Honda Vice President Shinji Aoyama confirmed that he is developing a third-generation NSX, saying, "We will introduce a new sports model in 27 or 28 years," at the world's largest classic car show '2024 Monterey Car Week'.
NSX-type electric sports cars are developed based on Honda's electric vehicle platform '0 Series'. Based on outputs exceeding 1000 horsepower, it competes with Lexus supercar LFA successor 'LFR' (or 'LAF II').
The new NSX exterior design is expected to feature a V-shaped LED line and triangular slim headlights in low short nose. On the side, the protruding tire wheelhouse and voluminous design add charm.
Honda NSX that appeared in 1990..It was launched under the Acura brand in the U.S
The current known size of the 3rd generation NSX is 1215mm, similar to that of the 2nd generation, but it is known to expand to 4530mm in full length and 1960mm in full width. The wheel base will also be extended to 2,640 mm.
In the interior, AI technology is also incorporated while installing the latest digital instrument cluster and wide infotainment display.
Honda released its all-solid battery pilot plant to the media in November 2024. It is said to have been in operation since January this year. Currently, lithium-ion battery electrolytes in EVs are usually liquid, but solid-state batteries replace electrolytes with solids.
When the electrolyte is replaced with a solid, it becomes safer and exhibits excellent output at high capacity. The new NSX is expected to be equipped with an all-solid battery. It is being developed with a goal of 700 kilometers of mileage, and the latest AWD is expected to be applied. The price range is expected to be around 200 million won.
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
