V8 Powered NSX Speedminded Concept

[batlbrandon]

Just a thought, and i like where your mind is at, but changing the wheelbase "within a couple inches" isn't a good way to look at it. It should be nearly identical to stock to retain handling characteristics. Changing the wheel base a couple of inches will drastically change how the car handles. Throw in 500whp and 500wtq and there could be serious consequences. I am not trying to start a flame fest here. I am trying to stimulate the intellectual origin of this idea. Again I LOVE where your mind is at and totally would like to see it done. So who has the 50-60k to get this started?

[speedminded]

Just a thought, and i like where your mind is at, but changing the wheelbase "within a couple inches" isn't a good way to look at it. It should be nearly identical to stock to retain handling characteristics. Changing the wheel base a couple of inches will drastically change how the car handles. Throw in 500whp and 500wtq and there could be serious consequences. I am not trying to start a flame fest here. I am trying to stimulate the intellectual origin of this idea. Again I LOVE where your mind is at and totally would like to see it done. So who has the 50-60k to get this started?

I know where you're getting at but have you driven an NSX hard? I've pushed them enough to step them out in turns and I think it could benefit from a couple extra inches.

1990-2005 NSX wheel base is 99.6 inches:

Carrera GT 107.5
Nissan R390 107.1
Saleen S7 106.3
Ferrari Enzo 104.3
Bugatti EB110 100.5 in

Plus with wider bodywork comes wider wheels and a wider stance, not saying that offsets any added length but will help.

[Batlground]

I know where you're getting at but have you driven an NSX hard? I've pushed them enough to step them out in turns and I think it could benefit from a couple extra inches.

1990-2005 NSX wheel base is 99.6 inches:

Carrera GT 107.5
Nissan R390 107.1
Saleen S7 106.3
Ferrari Enzo 104.3
Bugatti EB110 100.5 in

Plus with wider bodywork comes wider wheels and a wider stance, not saying that offsets any added length but will help.

Just comparing the wheelbase numbers from those cars is the tip of the iceberg in this discussion. At a minimum you have to look at the suspension pickup points and how the wheel travels, the spindle points in the front and rear, etc, etc, etc.

If you are comparing wheelbases then compare the width as well. The relationship between wheelbase and width will tell you a lot. Not the width of the car, the width between the front wheel mounting surfaces and rear wheel mounting surfaces.

[speedminded]

Just comparing the wheelbase numbers from those cars is the tip of the iceberg in this discussion. At a minimum you have to look at the suspension pickup points and how the wheel travels, the spindle points in the front and rear, etc, etc, etc.

If you are comparing wheelbases then compare the width as well. The relationship between wheelbase and width will tell you a lot. Not the width of the car, the width between the front wheel mounting surfaces and rear wheel mounting surfaces.

The rear suspension is 100% different than the NSX, tube frame with in-board suspension vs. a conventional unibody with double-wishbone suspension.

The original track of the NSX is 60.6 inches and the width is 71.3 inches. The width of the Superlite Coupe is 74" and I'm still trying to determine the track width of the rear tires. I just know it comes fitted with a 13" wheel in the rear lol! The 91-2001 NSX came with a 215 rear tire mounted on a 8" wheel (91-93) and a 8.5" (94-01). Most likely will be going from a 215 to a 315 rear tire. :boobies:

Keep it coming, I like constructive criticism. Especially from people that know what they are talking about.