Acura ASCC dead already????

[erok515]

I did not realize how sick the NSX really is. Now i really want one.

[blizzard335]

Technically, yes, the B16 was the first VTEC engine, but it was the NSX that put VTEC on the map.

The NSX took a 3.0L VTEC V6 and handily outran a Ferrari 348ts with a 3.4L V8.

If you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. For all out peformance cars at the time, Ferrari was the best.

Lamborghini has never really proven themselves in the same arenas of racing, while Ferrari has done it time and again, as has Honda.

Also, just an interesting note that I have recently discovered...

This is how far ahead of the competition Honda was in the early 90's...

Ferrari is STILL the dominant F1 team to beat.

Most of the engineers that currently work for Ferrari's F1 team were working for Honda when they disbanded their F1 effort in the early 90's.

Knowing a good thing when they saw it, Ferrari picked them up, and has dominated since.

Back before Honda disbanded the teams, Honda OWNED Formula 1.

In fact, because of their close relationship with McLaren chassis at the time, they were actually originally asked to produce the powerplant for the McLaren F1. Management didn't see the need, so BMW was consulted instead...and the rest is history.

Now, before we start the "Honda is off of their game" debate, I GUARANTEE they still have the levels of technology, they just don't necessarily "use" them.

How do I know they have the levels of technology?

They just designed their first jet engine that is 20% more fuel efficient than anything of comparable power. And to put that in perspective, it was believed that modern jet engines were at about 98% of their efficiency capacity.

Honda doesn't just smash what GE, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, Honeywell, and others have been trying to do for 50+ years unless they have some really cool technology that nobody else has...

Also, their Indy V8 beat everyone else's so bad, that they are the only ones left supplying engines...

After only 2 years back into F1 and while still using an old chassis, they are expected to start winning more frequently again. There is a brand new chassis on the way.

They have the means, but will they use it?

WERD!..