Honda has revealed the technical details of next-generation Acura NSX in advance of the market launch of the supercar.
According to engineers of Acura NSX, the new vehicle adopts new ablation casting technology on a multi-material space frame design, to offer ultimate body rigidity for handling and control, while remaining lightweight.
Acura NSX features a twin turbo V-6 engine with displacement of 3.5l, ultra-high-strength steel A-pillar, ten heat exchangers for cooling three-motor Sport Hybrid power unit.
Acura NSX body development leader and principal engineer Shawn Tarr said: "We considered all-aluminum unibody, carbon fiber monocoque and space frame designs and ultimately engineered a multi-material space frame because it offers the lowest weight and best rigidity, precision and hybrid powertrain packaging capability of any design."
The three-dimensionally formed steel A-pillar is designed to provide next-generation rigidity and precise shape specification tolerances.
According to Honda, the next-generation Acura NSX's total airflow management eliminates the use of active aero technology for component cooling, aerodynamic performance.
Heat exchangers are installed for cooling front twin-motor unit, twin-turbo V6 engine, rear direct-drive electric motor and 9-speed dual clutch transmission.
The details of the Acura NSX were detailed at SAE World Congress in Detroit, US.
Image: The Acura NSX adopts new ablation casting technology on a multi-material space frame design. Photo: courtesy of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.