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The Honda NSX has become a staple of the Japanese SUPER GT series ever since it entered the sport in the 90's. The NSX-GT was one of the more prominent sights in the series, alongside the Nissan GT-R and Toyota Supra, with the NA2 version being used up until 2010, when it was replaced with the purpose built HSV-010.
In 2014 the NSX-GT returned, but it was based on the early concept model with this 2017 car being the first NSX-GT to be based on the 3rd Gen production car. While it isn't yet confirmed what teams will be using the new car, it is inevitable that Autobacs Racing, Keihin Racing, Nakajima Racing and Raybrig will all be running this new NSX.
Although the new NSX-GT doesn’t seem to be all that different compared to the outgoing race car, there are quite a few changes to talk about. Up front, the most significant alteration is the length of the splitter, which has been reduced dramatically under new Super GT regulations. The race car also sports a revised "Acura beak" grille, as well as a reshaped bumper. The latter includes larger intakes, both under the headlamps and grille. The V-shaped nose is also more pronounced thanks to the larger winglets that flank the center section of the bumper and extend toward the fenders right under the headlamps.
Around back, there are two major modifications as a result of new Super GT rules. First up, the height of the rear diffuser has been reduced by more than 50 percent. The new diffuser means that the amount of downforce generated underneath the car, as well as the amount of turbulent air generated from the rear of the car, will be reduced. On the flipside, the rear wing is longer. Previously used at the Fuji Speedway, the wing is now the standard element for all circuits on the Super GT calendar.
Along with the new diffuser and wing also comes a redesigned bumper. The unit is now shorter and lacks the square vents at the corners, while the center-mounted intakes have been eliminated. The side view also showcases revised aerodynamics. The side skirts and front fenders gained additional winglets, while the rear fenders are wider. The race car also sports new side mirrors, likely redesigned for improved aerodynamics.
While the road-going model gets its juice from an intricate hybrid drivetrain that brings together a twin-turbo, 3.5-liter V-6 and no fewer than three electric motors, the NSX-GT keeps things simple under the hood with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder, which produces over 600HP thanks to 2 turbochargers.
Honda aren't the only ones developing new cars for the 2017 season, as Nissan has further refined their GT-R GT500 that has dominated the series for 6 years now while Lexus are also introducing their LC500 GT500, which is clearly based on the LF-LC Vision Gran Turismo racer.
In pre-season tests at Autopolis, the Lexus edged out both the NSX-GT and GT-R, but all cars were over 2 seconds slower than the 2016 lap record.
Specifications:
Body: 2 Door Coupe
Engine: Honda 2.0 Inline 4
Gearbox: 6 Speed Manual Sequential
Power: 600+ BHP
Torque: N/A
Drivetrain: Mid Engine Rear Wheel Drive
Aspiration: Twin Turbocharged
Weight: 1100KG
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