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Concept cars: Winners & losers

Future visions on four wheels have been on display on the auto-show circuit in Detroit and Los Angeles. Cars.com editors Joe Wiesenfelder, David Thomas, Kelsey Mays and Mike Hanley render their verdicts on the new crop of concept cars. Moreauto show news
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<p><strong>Mike Hanley: <span style="color: #00bf00;">Winner</span></strong><br /> The original NSX is revered in sports car circles, and the NSX Concept has the swagger to be a worthy successor. It&#39;s smaller than you think, and the design reminds me a lot of McLaren&#39;s MP4-12C, which is a looker in its own right.</p>
<p><strong>David Thomas: <span style="color: #00bf00;">Winner</span></strong><br /> It reminds me of a lot of other cars, especially the Audi R8. Perhaps Acura will tweak its corporate design some more before the NSX is finally on sale, but the design as-is is still a success. I like all the news about an all-new V-6 engine for the brand and it being built in the U.S. more than the actual concept. Maybe I just want to drive it right now.</p>
<p><strong>Joe Wiesenfelder: <span style="color: #00bf00;">Winner</span></strong><br /> I like what it represents. Note that it&#39;s going to be developed, not just built, in the U.S. What makes it a winner is that you stand and ogle it for more than a few seconds.</p>
<p><strong>Kelsey Mays: <span style="color: #00bf00;">Winner</span></strong><br /> Like David, I see more R8 than anything else, especially in the front fenders and ground-hugging grille. Given the hallowed nameplate and Honda/Acura&#39;s propensity to stay true to their concepts, I suspect the production NSX will look a lot like this, which is a good thing.</p>

Acura NSX Concept

( Cars.com photo / January 24, 2012 )

Mike Hanley: Winner
The original NSX is revered in sports car circles, and the NSX Concept has the swagger to be a worthy successor. It's smaller than you think, and the design reminds me a lot of McLaren's MP4-12C, which is a looker in its own right.

David Thomas: Winner
It reminds me of a lot of other cars, especially the Audi R8. Perhaps Acura will tweak its corporate design some more before the NSX is finally on sale, but the design as-is is still a success. I like all the news about an all-new V-6 engine for the brand and it being built in the U.S. more than the actual concept. Maybe I just want to drive it right now.

Joe Wiesenfelder: Winner
I like what it represents. Note that it's going to be developed, not just built, in the U.S. What makes it a winner is that you stand and ogle it for more than a few seconds.

Kelsey Mays: Winner
Like David, I see more R8 than anything else, especially in the front fenders and ground-hugging grille. Given the hallowed nameplate and Honda/Acura's propensity to stay true to their concepts, I suspect the production NSX will look a lot like this, which is a good thing.

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