Acura NSX Production Delayed
Production on the new Acura NSX has been quietly delayed.
Originally scheduled to start production this fall, the Japanese automaker subtly revealed that NSX production is now scheduled to begin in spring 2016 although trial production is already underway. The news comes from a press release from Acura detailing the new Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio where the Acura NSX will be produced. The delay also means that the hybrid sports car will no longer arrive as a 2016 model but a 2017.
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Honda didn’t release any details on why the NSX’s production has been delayed, though an original delay in the car’s creation came about when Honda decided to switch from a naturally-aspirated V6 hybrid to a twin-turbo V6 hybrid.
With the addition of forced induction, the Japanese automaker had to develop a longitudinal V6 engine which added time to the engineering process. As for its official sale date, a company summit with dealers is currently scheduled for October, when the company will not only answer that question but determine the car’s pre- and at-launch marketing strategy.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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...we didn't see this coming from a mile away