The NSX is Hondas idea of a supercar, but for some, it isnt quite super enough. Lots of NSXes are modified under the hood, but few take liberties with the frankly perfect styling. This wide-body example challenges the norm.The kit youre looking at is one of only two made, with the car wearing the other one remaining in Toyko.The changes wrapped up in it include a roof scoop; vented side skirt extensions; exposed headlights; a rear wing; and four round taillights.If youre worried about hitting the rare kit on speed bumps, the car is also equipped with an air lift system; Zeal coilovers keep it planted when youre far away from traffic-calming devices.The 3.0-litre VTEC V6 has been upgraded with a CT Engineering supercharger, ECU tune, and a new exhaust, as well as a Comptech intake system, all which add up to 351.8 horsepower according to the included dyno sheet. The dyno sheet also shows the engine spins up to almost 8,000 rpm.A five-speed transmission connects the power to the rear wheels, which are Enkei RPF1s. The wheels are a nice fit here, with just the right width, and the car is lowered nicely to fill up the wheel well.While the wide-body kit might be divisive for some, we think it gives off great Midnight Club vibes. Our only complaint may be the colour; a dark shade of red or blue would give this thing more street cred.In 28 years, this NSX has managed to amass only 39,900 miles, with 4,000 of those being the current owners, who has had the car since 2005. Find it on Bring a
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Hidden renderings found in Acura infotainment point to new models
A crazed Acura fan (perhaps the only one) on an Acura-centric forum has found images that could preview a redesigned MDX crossover and a new flagship sedan.User rdx.god from the Acurazine Forum discovered the photos while digging through some of the files embedded in the infotainment software of his RDX, as you do.Two photos depict silver vehicles on a blue background, and they aren’t vehicles that weve seen before.According to a statement from Acura to Car and Driver, the images are conceptual renderings made for placement only, but its unlikely Acura would develop two renderings for no reason.The first image is clearly a crossover, but with a revised face, suggesting that there could be a redesign in store for the MDX. Its been five years since the last redesign, so the vehicle is overdue. The more interesting design is the sedan, which has some design cues that point to it being more than just a TLX redesign. The next-generation TLX already has a prototype, and a lot of the features have been heavily updated. A Type S variant will also be introduced.Taking styling cues from the 2016 Precision concept, the new model is larger and features door-mounted mirrors and a longer roofline, different from the TLX prototypes.Recently, Acura filed a trademark for the name Legend, a classic badge from the brands history. Its possible this new vehicle could wear that badge, and take the top spot as flagship in the Japanese brands
Origin: Hidden renderings found in Acura infotainment point to new models
Japan played a hidden role in breakdown of Fiat-Renault deal
This picture shows a general view of the Nissan Motors headquarters in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture on December 17, 2018.Behrouz Mehri / Getty Images via AP The Japanese government played a role in the breakdown of merger talks between Renault and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles earlier this month, weighing in with concerns the combination could harm Nissan, people familiar with the matter said.Japan signaled its misgivings over the deal to the French government, said the people, asking not to be identified speaking about the negotiations.France Renaults most powerful shareholder then sought a pause in the talks for more time to win Nissans support, provoking Fiat to withdraw its offer.Details on Japans role, only emerging now, highlight the obstacles to a quick resumption in merger negotiations between Renault and its Italo-American rival. They also show that France and Japan can find common ground to protect their carmakers and the two-decade Renault-Nissan alliance.A spokesman for Japans ministry of economy, trade and industry declined to comment, as did a spokesman for the French finance ministry. Representatives for Renault and Nissan also declined to comment.Renault and the French state are now focusing on repairing the relationship with Nissan, under strain since the November arrest of Carlos Ghosn, who oversaw both companies and their partnership. Tensions escalated further when Renaults new chairman, Jean-Dominique Senard, pressed Nissan for a merger it didnt want, then pursued the Fiat deal without telling the Japanese company. Relations touched a new low earlier this month when Senard threatened to block Nissans new governance plan at its annual shareholders meeting. An accord Thursday put an end to the spat over boardroom powers, easing tensions for now.Nissan had been cool to the Fiat-Renault deal since it first learned of the talks, people familiar with the matter said. But rather than come out against it openly, the Japanese companys representatives on Renaults board choose to signal their opposition with an abstention, the people said. Dialogue with Japanese officials helped their French counterparts understand Nissans position, prompting France to put the brakes on the
Origin: Japan played a hidden role in breakdown of Fiat-Renault deal
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