Honda is pretty busy with the development of the successor of the legendary NSX. After a period of silence, Honda sends new prototypes for testings, and this latest spy shots were taken in Germany.

The previous prototypes were a S2000 resembling "mule", but this latest one looks more compactly and more muscular. As you know, the future NSX will be badged as an Acura. Initially it was supposed to be called like this in America, but Acura will also go in the Japanese market starting 2010.

The "NSX" is still a code name, as the official name has not been released yet.

The 2011 NSX will be powered by a V10 engine that will deliver 500 hp and will have an average consumption of 10 liter per 100 km.

The final design will probably be inspired by the Advanced Sports Car Concept unveiled last year at the Detroit Auto Show.

The NSX will compete with models like Lexus LF-A and Nissan GT-R.

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