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Back in 2008 rumors were flying all over the place about how Honda was creating two versions of the Acura NSX, but for whatever reasons, those rumors didn’t pan out. The was disappointing news for NSX fans who couldn’t quite wrap their head around actually buying the big boy version of the NSX. As you’ll recall the larger model was debuted as a hybrid all wheel drive back in January at the Detroit Auto Show. This new NSX, currently called the “Small NSX” by Honda engineers, a smaller, less expensive version is still being tossed around, although it had been cancelled at one point before anyone even knew it was being considered.
Now it sounds as if the Small Acura NSX is back on the table and will be a scaled back version of the NSX you have come to know and love. It will have a mid engine layout the same as it’s big brother and the whispers around the water cooler are leaning toward it also having the same hybrid SH-AWD system. We are sure the big brother and little brother Acura NSX will share quite a few of the same features considering they are both being developed at the Honda American Research and Development Center in Ohio. Apparently the top engineers and test drivers have been sent to this facility for a five year project to create two amazing super sports cars.
While having a mini-me of the Acura NSX is exciting, Honda will not utter a tease about what kind of power the smaller version will have although it will more than likely be a turbocharged direct injection engine that could come in any one of the 3.5 liter V-6, 2.4 liter I-4, or 2.0 liter I-4 versions Honda all ready has for their vehicles. Of course a hybrid drivetrain isn’t off the table for this new vehicle either.
Source Motortrend
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