NSX Development Update from Ted Klaus

Acura NSX Concept

As the Frankfurt Motor Show opened its doors to the press today, we’re hearing some new development details about the upcoming Acura/Honda NSX. After reading what various European publications have posted from their chat with NSX Development Chief Ted Klaus, here are some key points:

• On schedule for a 2015 launch date.
• Open-top model to follow.
• Powertrain is being developed in Japan, chassis development in the US.
• Will compete with current sports car market, specifically naming the Ferrari 458 Italia as a target.
• Utilization of “world-first lightweight tech”.
• Interior quality to be a step above the Audi R8.
• May involve “outside” driver input as they did with Ayrton Senna on the first NSX.

Get the full story from the links below:

Top Gear – New Honda NSX aims for Ferrari 458
Auto Express – New NSX to target Audi R8
Auto Express – Honda to use McLaren expertise with NSX development
Autocar – Honda NSX to launch in 2015

[Source: Top GearAuto ExpressAutocar]

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