Honda is world famous for most of their cars getting exceptional gas mileage. Just like huge and imposing is the Hummer thing, fuel economy is Honda’s thing. That being said, the upcoming Acura NSX is going to be powerful, fast, and gulp fuel at an astonishing rate. Well, not if Honda has their way.
See, Honda has a lofty goal in mind – they want the new NSX to achieve combined EPA fuel economy of 23.5 MPG – not a small feat for a rumored 500 HP 5.0L V10. In comparison, the Dodge Viper, the only other 500 HP V10 car in the world, gets a combined 16 MPG EPA rating.
Honda has a tough task ahead with the new NSX, especially in light of their high mileage expectation. But, can you imagine, 500 HP and great gas mileage?
Via Autoblog.
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That would be great.
Fuel economy is one of the things that I like about Honda. This feat will surely be sought out by people expecially when there is a sudden increase in oil products.
Yup I’m big on gas mileage these days. If Honda can really pull this one off, it will raise the bar for everyone out there – I think it will speak pretty loudly.
THE NSX WINS MY VOTE! SORRY SKYLINE GTR. YOU LOST MY VOTE.
HEY HEY! HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW SPY VIDEO OF THE 09 NSX. WHEN YOU SEE IT IT WILL STUN YOU, FROM WHAT I’VE HEARD SO FAR IT’S JUST A TEST BED MODEL, IT LOOKS LIKE A S2000 SUPER SIZED WITH MORE EUROSTYLE BUGATTI-ISH FEEL TO IT.BUT THAT V-10 HAS THE MOST BEAUTFUL SOUND I HAVE EVER HEARD!!!(TEAR DROP). A GROWN UP VERSION OF THE K20 ENGINE.
I saw the link for it, but I haven’t had a chance to watch it just yet. I’m usually only online at work, and I can’t exactly watch a video and crank up the sound
I’ll have to catch it at home one o fthese days.
I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE SPECS ON THE ENGINE. IT WOULD BE INTRESTING TO SEE .
550hp 5.5L V-10 Powerplant.