Revitalized NSX? Honda CEO Eyes Electric Sports Marvel

[{"selector":"#anim-9aa67e29-e24f-4c19-8605-089b3a619cd7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Acura ends NSX production in 2022, sparking speculation about Honda reviving the nameplate for electric cars.

[{"selector":"#anim-ff2b82ed-e0ae-4779-b449-a415980aa675 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe confirms R&D exploring an all-electric sports car, expressing personal hopes for its reality.

[{"selector":"#anim-65eb8e4b-caee-461d-85db-2c10e95f981a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Decision on the electric sports car pending; company analyzes current electric sports cars without specifying models.

[{"selector":"#anim-b67cbf99-8ca3-4018-9d16-3b48737fdf91 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Speculation about Acura Electric Vision Concept offering clues, although not officially labeled as the next-gen NSX.

[{"selector":"#anim-bac7b601-3b29-4044-8c89-eeed5bbc2001 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] If Honda proceeds, Mibe promises a "completely different taste," prioritizing the fun driving experience.

[{"selector":"#anim-ea8cf348-9b47-4776-b282-705123eed99e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] No decisions on mass production or timing; Mibe personally interested in making it happen.

[{"selector":"#anim-4ab027f4-7541-4bb3-b74e-cb27c96e77b3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Potential sports car could be flagship for '0 Series' EV lineup, optimizing space and reducing battery weight.

[{"selector":"#anim-f90c8c74-f3db-435c-a732-1c4118e1c121 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] '0 Series' EV lineup introduced at CES 2024, focusing on promoting the "joy of driving."

[{"selector":"#anim-b4cbccc9-39a1-4e4b-babc-f5a070dc3bcd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.190789377754534%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Mibe's statements carry weight, history of hinting at models like Prelude and second-gen NSX.

[{"selector":"#anim-55d0f0b2-7985-4c6d-940a-87d7929d4cfc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(53.13568121868857%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Decision to revive NSX name uncertain, but sports car used to showcase brand's powertrain expertise and capitalize on millennial nostalgia, as with Prelude.

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