[Video] Acura NSX Launch Promotional Video

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Advanced VTEC (A-VTEC)

Last year, Honda announced it's next generation VTEC engine, Advanced Variable valve Timing and Electronic lift Control (A-VTEC). This new technology is hypothesized to appear in the next generation Honda Accord, which combines continuously variable valve lift and timing control with the continuously variable phase control of valve timing. As a result, the engine gets better performance, fuel economy, and lower emissions.







A-VTEC optimum controls intake value lift and phase in response to driving conditions for an increase in torque across the engine rev range. The A-VTEC system has a 13% improvement in fuel economy over the current i-VTEC engines. The 13% figure was obtained comparing the current K24A 2.4 liter i-VTEC engine with a new 2.4 liter A-VTEC equivalent. Emissions are compliant with US LEV2-ULEV standards and Japanese Low-Emission Vehicles standards with levels 75% lower than 2005 standards.




For more images like this, head over to VTEC.net.

RIP NSX

The Acura New Sportscar eXperiment (NSX) was launched in 1991 and shocked the world because no one was expecting a car like this from Honda/Acura. The NSX consisted of an all-aluminium body, chassis, and suspension. Equipped with a naturally inspired 3.0L V6 that can generate 216 kW (290 bhp) and 304 N·m (224 ft·lbf) of torque. This mid-engine, rear-wheel driver car also introduced Honda's famous VTEC technology. After 15 years, Honda ended production of the NSX in 2005.



5 Things You Didn't Know About the NSX
1. First production car with all-aluminum body, chassis, and suspension
2. First production car with titanium connecting rods
3. Final chassis tune signed off by Ayrton Senna
4. Most expensive Japanese car in history at launch
5. Nearly half all NSXs built sold in the U.S. (8854 to June 2005)

There were rumors that Honda's High-Performance Sports Concept (HSC) was to replace the NSX, however those rumors have died down. I like the look of the HSC, it looks like something that would come from an Italian car company, not Honda. All I can say is, the HSC look beats out the ASC look any day of the week!

Acura started the Japanese luxury market...

After 10 years of research, Honda Motor Company opened 18 Acura dealerships in North America. Acura was the first Japanese luxury brand which paved way for other Japanese brands to open their own luxury line: Lexus by Toyota and Infiniti by Nissan. Acura started by selling 2 distinct models: the Legend and Integra.

Here are some Acura facts:

• Honda's revolutionary VTEC technology was introduced in Acura's NSX (New Sport eXperiment).
• The MDX wins the prestigious Motor Trend "2001 Sport/Utility of the Year" award.
• 3rd generation Acura TL is introduced and immediately becomes the best selling luxury car in America. (2004)
• The new Acura TL wins "Consumer's Most Wanted Vehicle" at Edmunds.com (2006)
• Acura RL is introduced with revolutionary SH-AWD system (2006)
• Since the Acura TSX was introduced in 2003, it has been on Car & Driver's 10 Top Ten list 3 consecutive years.
• Acura will be introduced in Japan (2008)

You can read more about Acura's history on Wikipedia.com - Acura.