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Old 01-12-2015 | 08:41 PM
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http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life...s-nsx-supercar

Not bad for for $150,000.
Old 01-12-2015 | 08:46 PM
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Yeah, I think the car looks great and imo more interesting than the Ford GT.

I'm not sure if I will pick one up yet, but added my name to the list.

Seinfield and Leno apparently flew in for the launch and are battling to be the first customers.
Old 01-12-2015 | 09:02 PM
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Resembles a McLaren 650S.
Old 01-12-2015 | 09:07 PM
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The side profile has a bit of R8 in it.....looks good!
Old 01-12-2015 | 09:13 PM
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Really?.. I didn't think there would be any positive response to it, at least aesthetically. That car was outdated 15 years ago.. It's got convoluted angular Acura styling which never worked for its $30k sedans when it debuted, let alone on their halo car today. And the interior is also quite "has-been" no?

Well, If this doesn't prove to me that beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, nothing does. But comparing this to the ford GT?... Reaaaallly??!?!!!!!
Old 01-12-2015 | 09:20 PM
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ford GT all the way babe
Old 01-12-2015 | 09:32 PM
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Transverse engine? Ugh!
Old 01-12-2015 | 09:33 PM
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The original looks better.
Old 01-12-2015 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
Really?.. I didn't think there would be any positive response to it, at least aesthetically. That car was outdated 15 years ago.. It's got convoluted angular Acura styling which never worked for its $30k sedans when it debuted, let alone on their halo car today. And the interior is also quite "has-been" no?

Well, If this doesn't prove to me that beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, nothing does. But comparing this to the ford GT?... Reaaaallly??!?!!!!!
For me the looks are secondary, the Acura brings some interesting engineering features that make it worth owning. I don't have any sports cars that are hybrid, so I'll pick up an NSX to try it out - styling is secondary to me vs driving something different.

I think you have the angular comment backwards, take a look at the 2 compared.








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Anyone know dimensions of this thing?
Old 01-12-2015 | 10:21 PM
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I'm really disappointed with the exterior, at least from those two views. I'm sure the build quality will be there. I've had a few Acura's and they have been bullet proof.
Old 01-12-2015 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by avh128996tt
ford GT all the way babe
between these two, yes, the acura looks good, but doesn't compare.
Old 01-12-2015 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by LAGinz
Anyone know dimensions of this thing?
170.5 x 74.6 x 45.7 in

Don't know the weight yet, but estimated at 3,100 LBS by Motortrend and 3.0 0-60.
Old 01-12-2015 | 10:30 PM
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Thx Nate. Doesn't meet my garage criteria. Just as well. Lovin my GT3!!
Old 01-12-2015 | 10:36 PM
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3100 .lbs seems optimistic for a car with battery packs, doesn't it? Unless you were referring to the Ford.


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