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  1. 28-10-2009, 03:47 PM #1
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    Default NSX race car axed!!

    sad day for racing.

    http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/244377/

    interesting point to note is the reason for their exit -

    "The NSX-GT has effectively been forced out of the championship, as 2010 regulations demand that all GT500 cars must be front-engined and rear-wheel drive"

    I reckon this is a decision that will lead to the demise in manufacturers producing proper mid-engines rwd car in future...

    The article then goes on to say the following -

    "Honda says it will announce a replacement car for the series in due course, but has not confirmed what this will be. Reports suggest a reworked front-engined version of the NSX or a modified Super 2000 car could be used, although neither would have any direct marketing value"

    Another sad indication of the death of true mid engined sports cars.

    every more reason, the NSX will be a future collectable.

    Interesting to note the 3.5L Mugen developed engine, delivers 500BHP!! - Nearly as much as my GTR :-)
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    The rules pretty much mean Honda should have made the ASCC.
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    Senna,

    how come you've had two gtrs?! What was wrong with the first one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lankstarr View Post
    Senna,

    how come you've had two gtrs?! What was wrong with the first one?

    Thanks,

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    I had 2 UK models on order. Sold one for a hefty premium and kept the other.
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    one of them here....
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    Quote Originally Posted by senna786 View Post
    Another sad indication of the death of true mid engined sports cars.

    every more reason, the NSX will be a future collectable.
    Autocar it seems would agree with you sighting now as a good time to own / purchase an NSX as it is only likely to increase in value of the coming years ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by senna786 View Post
    one of them here....
    I'd guess there's more weight in your front splitter than that poor under nourished young lass in front of it ...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Senninha View Post
    I'd guess there's more weight in your front splitter than that poor under nourished young lass in front of it ...
    don't worry. I agree. Not my type of skanks either....
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    Autocar doesn't just carry bad news
    http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...llCars/244522/

    Shame about the Super GT cars, but does this just mean Honda won't be involved, could the teams do it alone? Either way, perhaps the cars will be easier to obtain for private sale... here's hoping.
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    Some hope yet...

    http://www.pistonheads.com/news/defa...?storyId=21022

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