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BanningZ · 12-31-2008, 08:22 PM

The NSX Has been resurrected!

http://www.egmcartech.com/2008/12/30...ng-to-detroit/

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The show ain’t over until Honda says it’s over: Honda NSX concept coming to Detroit?
Posted: December 30th, 2008
Buzz up! Filed under: Acura, Auto Shows, Honda

It was recently reported by AutoExpress that Honda has shelved plans to build the Acura/Honda NSX supercar. Honda made no comment on the report that said Honda pulled the plug on the 600-hp supercar due to the economic slowdown.

Well, Autotelegraaf is now saying that Honda will bring the final NSX concept to the 2009 Detroit Auto Show next month. The report says that the concept will be very close to the final production version which will make its debut at the end of 2009 in Tokyo and 2010 in Europe.

The news comes a couple days after Toyota announced that it will still bring the Lexus LF-A to the market by 2011 despite the current economic situation.

So has the LF-A

Move Over GT-R -- Lexus LF-A Reportedly Still On the Way | Automotive News Blog - Wide Open Throttle

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Move Over GT-R -- Lexus LF-A Reportedly Still On the Way

Zach_Gale
Posted Yesterday 10:40 AM by Zach Gale
Category: We Hear, Lexus, Lexus , Coupes, Sports

Breathe easier, fans of big bucks supercars: Toyota is not stopping the development of its Lexus LF-A supercar (also known as the LF-1), according to the British publication Auto Express. Toyota reportedly confirmed the vehicle is still in development during a press conference announcing that it will continue on in Formula 1.
Lexus LF-A front view

The news comes on the heels of the recent announcement by Honda that it is ceasing work on the successor to its NSX sports car. Apparently, it makes sense for Toyota to eventually bring the LF-A to market, although at this point, it's anyone's guess as to when the car will see production considering the current state of the industry. The car is clearly much farther along than the NSX was, so much so that it has even spawned a drop-top concept version, and a prototype participated in the Nurburgring 24 Hours earlier this year.

According to the Auto Express report, a handful of LF-A models will probably be built in 2009 to participate in various racing championships.

Last we heard, the LF-A was said to be powered by a V-10 producing over 500 hp, with a top speed of more than 200 mph. With it being marketed as a Lexus, expect a price tag well over $100,000 when and if it finally hits U.S. shores. Earlier this year, MT's Edward Loh posed the question: Has the Nissan GT-R got Toyota running scared? Looks like we'll find out soon enough if the LF-A is a match for Godzilla.