It is rumoured that we may see new concept version of the Honda NSX debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show will be hosted in Japan during the beginning of December where the new Honda is thought to be unveiled.
Automotive production has suffered in Japan over the last year due to the earthquake that hit the country at the beginning of the year. Therefore news of a new version of the Honda NSX shows promising to the industry. Sadly estimated timescales of new models have been affected, meaning this new model may not be released as early as was first thought.
Mibe Toshihiro, Honda's Research and Development chief has confirmed the new sportscar so we know something is on its way but we are just unsure when. Honda have been working on electric and hybrid models so it is expected that the new sportscar may incorporate a hybrid powertrain.
The original Honda NSX was first launched in 1990 with Ferrari being part of the inspiration for the model at the time. We are hoping that CO2 emissions will be reduced and fuel economy will be improved and if it does turn out to be a hybrid model this will go without saying.
Engines have yet to be confirmed, however Honda dealer Berkshire are already getting excited for the possibility of the new supercar. We will have to await more teasing information and perhaps say hello to the concept in Tokyo at Decembers Motor Show.
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