The stillborn NSX successor presented by Honda back in 2008 has made its way into the 2010 Super GT season. Powered by a 3.4L engine FR layout, it is supposed to output 500hp or around that, as per GT500 regulations.
Now, why do they race a car that will never be sold is still a mystery to everyone.

For the past few years Honda has been busy destroying their image of a great auto maker. From making a new Civic Type-R that is outperformed by its predecessor, to killing the NSX and its futuristic HSV prototype. Their design has become too odd in a love it or hate it fashion… Then they embarked on a suicide marketing move with their F1 team and finally pulled out of the championship.  The only good thing was the Integra DC5, but since it wasn’t sold worldwide it doesn’t really count, does it?

Anyway, after using the NSX for several years, Honda have finally decided to retire it and introduce the HSV prototype… managing to get round the race regulations.

Here’s a video of the HSV-010 roaring down the track.

Image credits to Honda Motor Company. (shots taken from ultimatecarpage.com)

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