Baby NSX to Be a Hybrid Honda S2000 Successor: Rumor
New rumors on the Honda baby NSX have surfaced and it will reportedly have a hybrid powertrain.
The model could serve as a successor to the Honda S2000 roadster and will be introduced by 2018, according to a recent report. Previous rumors say that Honda could surprise with a concept version of the model as early as this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show in November. Originally believed to use the same 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in the Honda Civic Type R, it appears now that emissions regulations will force the Japanese automaker to downsize to a 1.5-liter turbo mill that will generate around 300 horsepower when paired to an electric motor.
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As strange as it sounds for a successor to the S2000 roadster, the baby NSX will be available as a coupe only as it looks to compete with other mid-sized sports cars like the Porsche Cayman, Audi TT, BMW Z4 and Alfa Romeo 4C. Even more exciting, the baby NSX will incorporate Formula 1 technology that is being developed in collaboration with McLaren and Honda’s Formula 1 program.
If we’re lucky, we’ll see the Honda baby NSX debut as a concept next month, but don’t hold your breath.
[Source: Auto Express]
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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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This is interesting, but shouldn't an S2000 successor be a little more like a Miata than an NSX?