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RiversideS13 · 05-21-2007, 09:38 PM

i think they should have aim to release it at 2009 at least since supra is coming out at 2008?

http://www.thetorquereport.com/2007/...t_testing.html
http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-ns...html#more-5108

WERDdabuilder · 05-21-2007, 10:02 PM

whats up S2K. ha

C. Senor · 05-21-2007, 10:14 PM

wow the s2k looks like doo doo there.

arkive43 · 05-21-2007, 10:21 PM

wow total ass, i remember hearing about a hardtop s2k but that looks horrid.

OptionZero · 05-21-2007, 10:23 PM

If you read you'd know they are testing probably the DRIVETRAIN- that prototype has nothing to do with how it will look. We dont even know whether they're tuning a suspension set up.

To test the new VQ35DEHRTT and ATTESSA for the new GTR, Nissan used a modified G35c body. Again, fools thought it was just a modded G35 variant and slammed its looks.

Makes sense since Honda's last concept showed us it would be an FR car. The question is whether it will be aimed at the Aston Martin/Ferrari 550 crowd with six digit price tag or aimed at the old Supra price point.

This might be more indication of what chassis they're putting the drivetrain in:

More here:
http://www.supercars.net/cars/3706.html

wootwoot · 05-21-2007, 10:31 PM

They need to release both...I mean thats what Acura is for right? Two brand names and all. The 599 GTB would make it look like an absolute joke no matter what though. "Daily driver Enzo for adults" Car and Driver

Jon Michael · 05-22-2007, 06:40 AM

The Acura concept looks terrible, too much like some kinda Batmobile. It also looks like they ripped off the Lexus LF-A concept. I'm not too into these "futuristic" styled cars, companies are making now.

240trainee · 05-22-2007, 06:57 AM

That spy pic looks like it was an s2k lengthened in the midsection, I wonder that indicates more of an MR setup like the original....

I hope so.

Not that I will ever buy one, hahahahaha, would just be cool.

*exitspeed* · 05-22-2007, 08:12 AM

Looking at that test mule it appears it is mid engine. Look at the height of the exhaust and the mid section has been lengthened.

Everything is up int eh air right now with the next NSX. Honda has not announced anything official. Though there was speculation a few months back that the new NSX was going to be a FR GT car. I hope that is not the case.

IIIXziuR · 05-22-2007, 09:38 AM

I hate this sort of styling

s13gold · 05-22-2007, 09:58 AM

that shit is sooooo ugly.

wootwoot · 05-22-2007, 11:30 AM

Jesus Christ, it is completely obvious that it is a haphazard test mule that is not anywhere near being done. Lets talk about how ugly it is when thats not how it will be at all.

Unholy S14 · 05-22-2007, 11:48 AM

wow guys

its a fucking mule. Look at the rear end.

dont call it a s2k.

azndoc · 05-22-2007, 02:04 PM

That shit looks like poo poo poo.

It looks like they copied the S2k and beefed it up a little.

drifting_changed_mylife · 05-22-2007, 02:08 PM

thats a gross ass s2000

Unholy S14 · 05-22-2007, 02:14 PM

OMG

i give up

people dont know what a mule is.

the GTR had the g35 body on once, looked like ass too.

mRclARK1 · 05-22-2007, 02:40 PM

Test Mule - A development mule or a test mule in the automotive industry is a vehicle equipped with experimental or prototype components for testing. Automakers evaluate aspects of vehicles before a full pre-production car is built to find problems. Mule cars are drivable and may come after concept cars that sometimes lack critical mechanical components.
Mules are often heavily altered and the exteriors may be disguised as current production vehicles or as completely different models. They are most often used very heavily during testing and are scrapped.

Irukandji · 05-22-2007, 02:44 PM

Goddd you guys are idiots.
THAT'S NOT WHAT THE CAR WILL LOOK LIKE... UGH

Unholy S14 · 05-22-2007, 02:45 PM

im repping both of you guys

Matej · 05-22-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

I don't get why they always make the prototypes look all futuristic like this when the actual car never ends up looking this way in the end.

*exitspeed* · 05-22-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matej

I don't get why they always make the prototypes look all futuristic like this when the actual car never ends up looking this way in the end.

Designers jobs are to test the limits of design. You really want to see a concept car that looks 30 years old?

Oh wait, that would be the Mustang, Camaro, PT Cruiser, Beetle, etc.

I for one like future designs. And with today's manufacturing technology they can make production cars look more and more like the concepts.

OptionZero · 05-22-2007, 04:01 PM

Because concept cars aren't designed to sell a car, they are designed to sell a brand.

If you are Acura, you want a display that makes people remember Acura after they've left the show. A "production" level car isn't nearly as eye catching as a sleek body, slammed to the ground, LED everything, huge wheels, huge brakes, insane paint, and exagerrated curves.

mRclARK1 · 05-22-2007, 05:01 PM

^^^Exactly. They want you to remember the company, not the car. Marketing and advertising is all about making people remember a brand. Not neccessairly anything about it or why... cause when someone decides to buy a new car for example, they will do that on their own, if they remember the brand from the advertising.

SimpleS14 · 05-22-2007, 06:06 PM

That exhaust layout mimics the one on the IS-F....I wonder if there is truly an advantage to implementing such a layout.

I hope this car will be a success for Acura and priced reasonable (for its market).

adrians_s13 · 05-22-2007, 06:14 PM

haha... looks like an s2k limo

azndummie · 05-22-2007, 06:18 PM

im all excited for the nsx, it should be a supra/gtr competitor with lux to spare haha.

OptionZero · 05-22-2007, 06:31 PM

Everyone that mentioned how ugly the s2k looks got a red surprise.

atom · 05-22-2007, 06:39 PM

I think easily 80% of concept cars are heinous, but the NSX concept really is indescribably bad.

BTW if you guys look at the test mule you'll notice the hood is bulgy compared to stock s2k hood which makes me think it's front engined not mid.

s13gold · 05-22-2007, 06:50 PM

nvm this post......

adrians_s13 · 05-22-2007, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

Everyone that mentioned how ugly the s2k looks got a red surprise.

how do I fail at reading comprehension? I read the whole thread, even read both the sites listed in the first post... reading comprehension is irrelevant...

it still looks like an S2K limo
thanks

05-21-2007, 09:38 PM	#1
RiversideS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Age: 39 Posts: 1,545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	2010 Acura NSX Caught Testing in Germany? i think they should have aim to release it at 2009 at least since supra is coming out at 2008? http://www.thetorquereport.com/2007/...t_testing.html http://www.leftlanenews.com/acura-ns...html#more-5108 Last edited by RiversideS13; 05-22-2007 at 01:23 AM..

05-21-2007, 10:31 PM	#6
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They need to release both...I mean thats what Acura is for right? Two brand names and all. The 599 GTB would make it look like an absolute joke no matter what though. "Daily driver Enzo for adults" Car and Driver __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

05-22-2007, 06:40 AM	#7
Jon Michael Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 231 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Acura concept looks terrible, too much like some kinda Batmobile. It also looks like they ripped off the Lexus LF-A concept. I'm not too into these "futuristic" styled cars, companies are making now. __________________

05-22-2007, 06:57 AM	#8
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 34 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	That spy pic looks like it was an s2k lengthened in the midsection, I wonder that indicates more of an MR setup like the original.... I hope so. Not that I will ever buy one, hahahahaha, would just be cool. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

05-22-2007, 08:12 AM	#9
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Looking at that test mule it appears it is mid engine. Look at the height of the exhaust and the mid section has been lengthened. Everything is up int eh air right now with the next NSX. Honda has not announced anything official. Though there was speculation a few months back that the new NSX was going to be a FR GT car. I hope that is not the case. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

05-21-2007, 10:14 PM	#3
C. Senor Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: cali Posts: 3,488 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	wow the s2k looks like doo doo there.

05-21-2007, 10:21 PM	#4
arkive43 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: houston Age: 38 Posts: 795 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow total ass, i remember hearing about a hardtop s2k but that looks horrid.

05-21-2007, 10:23 PM	#5
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	If you read you'd know they are testing probably the DRIVETRAIN- that prototype has nothing to do with how it will look. We dont even know whether they're tuning a suspension set up. To test the new VQ35DEHRTT and ATTESSA for the new GTR, Nissan used a modified G35c body. Again, fools thought it was just a modded G35 variant and slammed its looks. Makes sense since Honda's last concept showed us it would be an FR car. The question is whether it will be aimed at the Aston Martin/Ferrari 550 crowd with six digit price tag or aimed at the old Supra price point. This might be more indication of what chassis they're putting the drivetrain in: More here: http://www.supercars.net/cars/3706.html

05-22-2007, 09:38 AM	#10
IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,652 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I hate this sort of styling

05-22-2007, 09:58 AM	#11
s13gold Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CARSON Posts: 4,240 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	that shit is sooooo ugly.

05-22-2007, 11:30 AM	#12
wootwoot Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: sarasota florida biatch Age: 35 Posts: 3,850 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jesus Christ, it is completely obvious that it is a haphazard test mule that is not anywhere near being done. Lets talk about how ugly it is when thats not how it will be at all. __________________ I'm from Florida so I'm probably a bit more strange than you

05-22-2007, 11:48 AM	#13
Unholy S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Akina of Erie Pa Age: 34 Posts: 1,965 Trader Rating: (-3) Feedback Score: -3 reviews	wow guys its a fucking mule. Look at the rear end. dont call it a s2k. __________________ parting out dark blue 89 hatch, PM me if you need anything.

05-22-2007, 02:04 PM	#14
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	That shit looks like poo poo poo. It looks like they copied the S2k and beefed it up a little.

05-22-2007, 02:08 PM	#15
drifting_changed_mylife Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RICHMONDHILL QUEENS Posts: 401 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats a gross ass s2000

05-22-2007, 02:14 PM	#16
Unholy S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Akina of Erie Pa Age: 34 Posts: 1,965 Trader Rating: (-3) Feedback Score: -3 reviews	OMG i give up people dont know what a mule is. the GTR had the g35 body on once, looked like ass too. __________________ parting out dark blue 89 hatch, PM me if you need anything.

05-22-2007, 02:40 PM	#17
mRclARK1 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Location? Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Test Mule - A development mule or a test mule in the automotive industry is a vehicle equipped with experimental or prototype components for testing. Automakers evaluate aspects of vehicles before a full pre-production car is built to find problems. Mule cars are drivable and may come after concept cars that sometimes lack critical mechanical components. Mules are often heavily altered and the exteriors may be disguised as current production vehicles or as completely different models. They are most often used very heavily during testing and are scrapped. __________________

05-22-2007, 02:44 PM	#18
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Goddd you guys are idiots. THAT'S NOT WHAT THE CAR WILL LOOK LIKE... UGH

05-22-2007, 02:45 PM	#19
Unholy S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mt. Akina of Erie Pa Age: 34 Posts: 1,965 Trader Rating: (-3) Feedback Score: -3 reviews	im repping both of you guys __________________ parting out dark blue 89 hatch, PM me if you need anything.

05-22-2007, 04:01 PM	#22
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Because concept cars aren't designed to sell a car, they are designed to sell a brand. If you are Acura, you want a display that makes people remember Acura after they've left the show. A "production" level car isn't nearly as eye catching as a sleek body, slammed to the ground, LED everything, huge wheels, huge brakes, insane paint, and exagerrated curves.

05-22-2007, 05:01 PM	#23
mRclARK1 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Location? Posts: 4,205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^Exactly. They want you to remember the company, not the car. Marketing and advertising is all about making people remember a brand. Not neccessairly anything about it or why... cause when someone decides to buy a new car for example, they will do that on their own, if they remember the brand from the advertising. __________________

05-22-2007, 06:06 PM	#24
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 38 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That exhaust layout mimics the one on the IS-F....I wonder if there is truly an advantage to implementing such a layout. I hope this car will be a success for Acura and priced reasonable (for its market). __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

05-22-2007, 06:14 PM	#25
adrians_s13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long beach, CA ^_^ Age: 36 Posts: 2,877 Trader Rating: (29) Feedback Score: 29 reviews	haha... looks like an s2k limo __________________ @adrianfromthecastle

05-22-2007, 06:18 PM	#26
azndummie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: orange county Posts: 1,362 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	im all excited for the nsx, it should be a supra/gtr competitor with lux to spare haha.

05-22-2007, 06:31 PM	#27
OptionZero Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 37 Posts: 6,262 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: OptionZero Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Everyone that mentioned how ugly the s2k looks got a red surprise.

05-22-2007, 06:39 PM	#28
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think easily 80% of concept cars are heinous, but the NSX concept really is indescribably bad. BTW if you guys look at the test mule you'll notice the hood is bulgy compared to stock s2k hood which makes me think it's front engined not mid.

05-22-2007, 06:50 PM	#29
s13gold Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CARSON Posts: 4,240 Trader Rating: (79) Feedback Score: 79 reviews	nvm this post...... Last edited by s13gold; 05-24-2007 at 12:38 AM..

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