Acura Electric Vision Design Study Concept Sports Car: The Next NSX?
The electric supercar concept looks a lot like what an electric NSX could be in the not too distant future.
The second-generation Acura NSX became a necessary casualty of the automotive industry's eventual movement to increase electrified drivetrains in their line up. While it's true that the last NSX was a hybrid, it would seem that Acura wants to go all in with BEVs. Considering that the automaker confirmed that a third-generation NSX is on the way, signs seem to point to it being a 100-percent BEV supercar. The latest indicator of this is the new Acura Electric Vision Design Study concept car that it just teased alongside the new ZDX and ZDX Type S electric SUVs at Monterey Car Week.
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Despite it being a concept, it appears that Acura still isn't ready to show us everything yet and its saying even less. Created by the Acura Design Studio in Los Angeles, the concept car is low-slung coupe that is for the most part, hidden in shadow. There is a green neon motif that gives us strong early-90s sci-fi vibes and the coupe's silhouette seems to suggest that it may utilize gullwing or scissor-style doors. The top of the wheel arches sit much higher than the hood line which might suggest wheel hub electric motors, but Acura isn't spilling any details beyond the fact that the concept is an "expression of an all-electric high-performance model."
Should this concept eventually grow up to become the third-generation NSX it will be interesting to see how Acura managesto pay homage to the NSX without its hallmarks, namely the V-6 engine. There's also the fact that part of what made the NSX special was its "underdog" status against the likes of Ferrari, offering comparable performance at a much lower price point. Can Acura produce a supercar worthy EV at a price point that can undercut the coming onslaught of competitors in the market? It remains to be seen but we're certainly curious.
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