Acura NSX at SAE World Congress

NSX will be on sale by year's end.

Ted Klaus, chief engineer and NSX global development leader for Honda R&D Americas, talks with journalists after SAE presentation.

Diagram shows twin-motor unit up front.

Honda says front motors will contribute to "on rails cornering."

Drivetrain positioning promises lowest center of gravity in class, Honda says.

Twin-turbo 3.5L V-6 longitudinally oriented.

75-degree "V" contributes to low center of gravity.

9-speed dual-clutch transmission diagram.

Intelligent power unit placed behind seats.

Honda considered carbon-fiber monocoque before opting for aluminum spaceframe.

A-pillars, roof rails made of ultra-high strength steel tube.

Diagram shows placement of ablation castings.

Ablation process adopted because conventional castings would have been too brittle, Honda says.

Diagram shows water washing away sand, cooling component.

NSX spaceframe integrates 23 castings.

NSX relies on 10 heat exchangers.

Grille openings, hood vents contribute to cooling, downforce.

Honda claims best-in-class aerodynamics for NSX.

Digital image shows air routed through, around body.

Honda says new Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive will be transformative in NSX.

Honda says new Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive will be transformative in NSX.