We've told you all about the Acura NSX concept, how the revival of one of Honda's most famous creations might lead to a "baby NSX," and even explained how significant the upcoming car is to the U.S. Now Acura is putting you in control, giving us all a great way to waste a few minutes this holiday season. Only after you like Acura on Facebook, the automaker will let you paint the NSX in absolutely any color you want, from neon green to Dodge-Challenger purple and everything else in between.
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As we've mentioned before, the second-generation Acura NSX will use a mid-mounted V-6 mated to a wet twin-clutch seven-speed transmission as well as an electric motor driving the rear wheels. Two additional electric motors get the front wheels moving, providing what may be considered the next phase of the company's so-called super-handling all-wheel drive. Acura promises fuel economy that's very un-supercar-like, though the production car is expected to be plenty capable and quick.
Read more about the Acura NSX:Future Shock: 2015 Acura NSX
The new Acura NSX will, no doubt, also look very similar to the concept pictured here. Previous Honda show cars, like the ones preceeding the revised Crosstour and redesigned 2012 Civic demonstrate that the company sometimes prefers concepts that are nearly production-ready in appearance. So if you're looking forward to the Acura NSX's arrival around 2015, consider using the automaker's "Concept Colorizer" to pass the time this holiday season.
Find it here, on Acura's Facebook page.
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