Aside from matching BMW ’s feat of squeezing 500 horsepower from a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V10, Honda has set an ambitious goal of achieving 23.5 mpg from the engine that will power its new Acura NSX.
According to Winding Road magazine, new rumors out of Japan indicate Honda executives set the goal for engineers of the new supercar, which should debut at the Tokyo Motor Show this fall. The vehicle is expected to achieve a 0.0 km/l rating (equal to 23.5 mpg) using Japan’s standard 10.15-mode fuel cycle. The 276 hp NSX Type R with a 3.2-liter V6 manages a less impressive 8.6 km/l.
The new NSX is expected to be based on the Advanced Sports Car Concept, however a recent report claimed Honda had gone back to the drawing board to make the design more distinctive.
