As amazing as the BMW i8 is, do you think it has what it takes to take on the 2017 Acura NSX? Let’s find out.
The Acura NSX will be coming in with a 3.5 liter V6 engine that will be delivering about 573hp and 476lb ft of torque. The engine will be mated to a nine-speed automated manual transmission and will return about 21mpg in the city and 22mpg on the highway. The base Acura NSX will also come with safety features like LED headlights, dusk sensing headlights, DRL, emergency braking assist and more.
The BMW i8 Coupe, on the other hand, will be powered by a 1.5 liter inline 3 hybrid engine. The engine will be mated to a six-speed shiftable automatic transmission and will be riding on the all-wheel drive system. The base BMW i8 will come with safety features like traction control, dusk-sensing headlights, DRL and more.
The Acura NSX will retail for $157,800 while the BMW i8 Coupe will retail for $143,695.
