Daily Archives: February 24, 2013
New Acrua NSX Concept Car
Several years have passed since the original Acura NSX was taken out of production and the US and Hong Kong market where it was sold. Honda now has plans of bringing the NSX back and it is surely going to be better than it ever was! Honda released a concept version of the NSX before, but it was just a tiny bit more than an empty shell. But the company released a new concept model soon which was furnished completely with all the various things that were missing before. Honda plans to maintain an eco-friendly profile with the new Acura NSX. However, the NSX will not lack anything that a sports car needs to have!
The hybridisation model that the NSX would use consists of both – a gas engine as well as a pair of electric motors. Honda will incorporate its SH-AWD Technology (Super Handling All Wheel Drive technology) in the new NSX. Yes, it will come with all-wheel drive versions, cementing the rumours that the Acura NSX will deliver excellent driving experience, handling as well as road grip. The electric motors will be used to drive the front wheels. One motor will be incorporated for one wheel each. The gas engine will be used to drive the rear wheels. “This Sport Hybrid SH-AWD system will make NSX the ultimate expression of Acura’s idea to create synergy between man and machine,” says Mr Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda Motors.
The new Acura NSX is falls under that category of cars that can draw attention to themselves no matter what! Yes, that’s true! The new Acura NSX is arguably the best looking car that the company plans to launch. Blending extreme aerodynamics with unparalleled stylish looks, the Acura NSX looks like the perfect sports car. it features amazing and sharp headlights, bold features and sleek designing. Also, the interiors of the car are extremely sophisticated and elegant. There are no glittery changes made to the interiors so that the driver doesn’t get distracted while driving. However, this simplicity doesn’t imply that the interiors will lack the amazing advance technologies that we always crave for! Being a supercar, the NSX will feature every kind of futuristic technology that a car lover might need!
One of the most noteworthy things about the new NSX is that instead of using a much anticipated V10 engine, it will be coming with a V6 engine. The 3500cc engine would be accompanied by an impressive 7 speed dual clutch transmission. The body will be made up mostly of Aluminium, ensuring light weight as well as robust construction. The 3500cc V6 engine will be producing about 310 horsepower of energy. Also, the two batteries which will be used to drive the front wheels should be able to produce about 100 horsepower combined. Altogether, the NSX will be using more than 400 horsepower of energy. Taking the expected weight into account, it is believed that the car would be able to go from rest to 60 miles per hour in just 3 seconds! Seems like the new Acura NSX is not just stylish and elegant, it is pretty fast as well!
Nissan Resonance Concept Car
Since Nissan has released so many new as well as concept crossover SUV models over the past few years, it seems like the company is on a SUV spree. And if you were thinking that Nissan must now have been running out of ideas for designing and making new crossover SUVs, then you’re wrong! It launched another concept SUV recently, which has received a lot of appraisal from both critics as well as customers. The new Nissan Resonance SUV concept was launched at the 2013 Detroit Show and is said to be one of the best concept SUVs. It also received the EyesOn Design Award for Best Concept Vehicle at the North American International Auto Show. Let’s take a look!
The Nissan Resonance SUV matches a lot with the current Nissan Murano. It is around the same size as the Murano and weighes the same as well. However, these similarities come to an end as soon as we come down to the looks of the SUV. Nissan has proven the fact that even SUVs can look as stunning as a sports car if designed properly. The sharpness that the SUV features probably comes from the diligently carved surfaces which line the body of the SUV. Also, the Nissan comes with the signature boomerang shaped headlights that Nissan has been using recently. Only difference is that these ‘boomerangs’ are a bit more elongated, giving the headlights a much more stylish look. Among the amazing features, the most noteworthy one is perhaps the spectacular glass roof. This is a full panoramic glass roof which covers almost the entire roof of the car. Also, the Resonance boasts of a very modern interior setting, which features all kinds of advanced technologies that one might need. Also, the interiors are made highly sophisticated with the help of excellent quality leather seats and amazingly elegant surface finish. The front grill and the broad wheels also feature some eye catching colour jobs, which add to the overall look of the vehicle.
The Resonance will feature a hybridised engine, which is quite common for concept models which are coming with us now. The new Nissan combines a traditional gas cylinder with an electric motor and a continuously variable transmission. The SUVV is expected to feature an all-wheel drive system. The traditional engine being used is expected to be a 2500cc V4 engine, which is certainly going to be enough for a vehicle of this size. The added power coming from the motor will only enhance the performance further. The SUV also incorporates the one motor-two clutch system and an advanced power management system. No specific facts are known about the performance and acceleration facts about the SUV yet, but they are surely going to be impressive!
Although the new Nissan Resonance looks pretty amazing currently, changes will definitely be made before it undergoes production. We hope with all sincerity that Nissan doesn’t make any changes in the looks and elegance of the vehicle, as the SUV seems to have won many hearts with the way it looks!