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OptionZero · 12-18-2008, 02:14 AM

I suppose it should have been obvious with the withdrawal from Formula One, but Honda will be without a halo car:

Honda has cancelled the new NSX as part of a radical restructuring of its car making business.

The V10-engined supercar, which was a direct challenge to Ferrari and Porsche, would have been the most powerful production car that the company had ever produced.

Honda CEO Takeo Fukui announced the move in his end of year speech, saying that all development of the car would be cancelled. The company has also withdrawn its plan to introduce the Acura brand to Japan in 2010.

With the S2000 aging without a replacement in sight and the Acura bland already dumbing down any sportiness across the range, Honda is edging frighteningly close to Toyota-ness.

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OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 41 Posts: 6,263 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Honda pussies out: new NSX cancelled I suppose it should have been obvious with the withdrawal from Formula One, but Honda will be without a halo car: Honda has cancelled the new NSX as part of a radical restructuring of its car making business. The V10-engined supercar, which was a direct challenge to Ferrari and Porsche, would have been the most powerful production car that the company had ever produced. Honda CEO Takeo Fukui announced the move in his end of year speech, saying that all development of the car would be cancelled. The company has also withdrawn its plan to introduce the Acura brand to Japan in 2010. With the S2000 aging without a replacement in sight and the Acura bland already dumbing down any sportiness across the range, Honda is edging frighteningly close to Toyota-ness.