Honda HSC (new NSX) has been cancelled

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From the July issue of Automobile magazine (not full text):

"Just when it seemed that the Acura NSX, Japan's aluminum-bodied supercoupe, was at last to have its first full makeover, word has reached us that Honda has had a change of heart and quietly has shelved all plans for the redesign. Translation: no new NSX."

"But with Honda reportedly having had trouble getting the HSC design to gel, the crunch came in April, when at a top-level presentation, principal decision makers from Japan and the United States couldn't agree that the HSC-based coupe had the right stuff to succeed. Honda is turning its attention to a new luxury coupe instead."

"For enthusiasts, it's a worrisome sign. First the CRX disappeared and then the Prelude. There might not be another S2000, and now the NSX has effectively been read its last rites.

Honda likely will continue to produce and evolve the NSX in small numbers as long as there is demand. But for a wholly new edition to kick Ferrari's butt, the moment seems to have passed. Sadly."

I got this info from another board I visit, so I guess the credit goes to KillerB over at granturismox.net

Anyway, this kind of sucks. I really liked the design of the HSC (except the rear end, it needed a bit of work) It's cool that they'll keep producing the current NSX, but if there was ever a car that needs to be redesigned and updated, it's the NSX. It's no doubt a good looking car as is, but after 10 years or how ever old it is, it needs a facelift.