The Acura DN-X Concept '02 is a concept car produced by Acura. It appears in Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo PSP, Gran Turismo 5, and Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
There are two colors available for this vehicle, both of which are unnamed in the games:
- Red
- White
Description[]
"A hybrid 4WD sports concept announced at the dawn of the 21st century."
The Honda Dualnote Concept was a revolutionary sports car presented at the 35th Tokyo Motor Show in 2001. The "Dual" in the name to its hybrid powerplant. In concrete terms, it was a Honda IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) system consisting of capacitors and an electric motor paired to a mid-mounted 3.5-liter DOHC V6. The engine drove the rear wheels, while the front wheels were powered by their own separate motors. The combined power output was 394 BHP, while still managing 42.3 MPG fuel economy. In other words, this was an unprecedented hybrid all-wheel-drive sports car.
The hybrid system activated the electric motor at slow speed, while the gasoline engine kicked in when accelerating. The electrical energy is harvested through regenerative braking. The ATTS (Active Torque Transfer System) adaptively distributed driving force to one side or the other as needed, while at the same time employing regenerative braking to an individual wheel. This not only helped the car corner in a sharper manner, but made full use of regenerative energy.
"Dual" was also a keyword for the car's styling, which combined soft and hard lines into one harmonious form. The car was 172 inches long, 72 inches wide and 47 inches tall, but even with these compact dimensions, it was a true 4-seater with 4 doors. The car was labeled a future version of the high-performance sports sedan.
Acquisition[]
Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
---|---|---|---|
Gran Turismo 4 | --- | --- | Complete the A-License with Silvers or better[1] |
Gran Turismo PSP | Acura Dealership | 750,000 | --- |
Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 9+) | 749,196 | Complete the International C-License with Bronzes or better |
Gran Turismo 6 | Acura Dealership | 750,000 | --- |
Trivia[]
- In GT4, this car cannot be sold, only discarded from the garage. In addition, the car's hybrid functionality is also disabled in the same game, which also affects the car's Honda counterpart and the Honda INSIGHT '99.
- In GT5, if the car is repainted, the chosen paint chip will apply to both upper and lower parts, in essence turning it from two-tone to single-tone. This also applies to the car's Honda counterpart.
- Although not mentioned in the game's description, the DN-X was shown under that name at the 2002 New York International Auto Show.[2]
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- ↑ NTSC-U version only
- ↑ Acura DN-X - Car and Driver