Acura 'Advanced Sports Car Concept' Debuts at
North American International Auto Show
Concept Provides a Glimpse of the Next Generation
Acura Exotic Sports Car
Detroit 01/07/2007 --
The show-stopping Acura "Advanced Sports Car
Concept" made its world debut today at the 2007
North American International Auto Show. The
dynamically styled concept provides a preview of the
design direction for the successor to the Acura NSX.
Created to take exotic sports car styling to a
new level, the concept is designed to incorporate a
powerful front-mounted, V-10 engine and a new
high-performance, rear-wheel-drive based version of
Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive(TM)
(SH-AWD(TM)).
"The Acura brand will always be a home for people
who love to drive," said Takeo Fukui, president &
CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. "As we advance toward
building a car like this, I can tell you it will
feature advanced technology matching our passion for
performance."
The concept's exterior demonstrates a dynamic
fusion of advanced technology and emotion. The long,
pronounced hood features deeply sculpted lines and
embossed air vents, both of which hint at the
powerful engine beneath. The exterior lines run the
length of the body, creating a ribbon-like effect
from the front headlights to the rear wheel arches,
evoking a feeling of movement and power.
Although modern in its appearance, the Advanced
Sports Car Concept retains the subtle cues
associated with its predecessor, the NSX. The
concept's slim, LED headlights are pushed wide and
designed to mimic the pop-up headlights found on the
first generation NSX. Other styling hints include a
modern take on wraparound rear taillights and the
all black cockpit.
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"Our intention was to design an exotic sports car
that gracefully combines advanced technology and
strong emotion," said Jon Ikeda, principal designer,
Acura Design Center. "The technical, machined
surfaces and keen-edge design are balanced with
sweeping curves and dramatic lines, all of which
results in the ultimate exotic sports car."
Wide and low to the ground with a 108.8 inch
wheelbase, the concept is anchored by grippy 19 inch
front and 20 inch rear performance tires which are
mounted to custom billet-machined, polished aluminum
wheels. Powerful, ventilated carbon ceramic brake
discs and eight-piston calipers accent the wheels.
Bold wheel arches and flares add to the concept's
aggressive appearance.
The low slung cabin is constructed entirely of
tinted glass and sits flush against the body. Door
handles are also flush mounted, allowing the sports
car to retain a clean and aerodynamic appearance.
The Advanced Sports Car Concept features a carbon
fiber underbody and the rear is finished with
aggressive quad exhaust pipes and integrated rear
diffusers, further communicating its high
performance potential.
The Advanced Sports Car Concept was designed by
the Acura's Los Angeles-based design team that will
be based at the new Acura Design Center, opening
this summer.
Additional Acura information and downloadable
high-resolution images are available at
www.acuranews.com.
