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Honda NSX NA1 reborn, officially named “Tensei”

Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport have unveiled official images of the restomod project for the first-generation Honda NSX, which is set to launch soon.

The project has also received an official name: “Tensei,” which means “rebirth” in Japanese.

From the images provided, the original look of the NSX NA1 has been carefully preserved, featuring elements such as the pop-up headlights, the rear spoiler, and the black canopy roof.

However, several modifications have been made, including the addition of LED daytime running lights (DRL), vents on the front hood, and larger air intakes at the rear.

The Tensei’s appearance has also been enhanced with a wider rear track and a shortened rear overhang.

Currently, the exact specifications of the Tensei have not been disclosed.

However, in a previous announcement, JAS Motorsport indicated that they would be re-tuning the original 3.0-liter V6 engine, which is expected to exceed the paper figures of 270 hp and 285 Nm that were standard when launched in the 1990s.

JAS Motorsport has also confirmed that the Tensei will feature a body construction made from carbon fiber.

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Is Honda bringing back the first generation NSX?

This is great news for fans of classic Japanese supercars.

Pininfarina, which previously created the NSX HP-X concept model, has announced a collaboration with JAS Motorsport to revive the original 1990s NSX.

This restomod project will utilize the original chassis, but Pininfarina will produce custom carbon fiber body panels.

Rest assured, it will adhere closely to the beloved original design of the NSX.

Based on the supplied images, the restomod NSX retains the iconic pop-up headlight construction but features modern LED lighting units.

This NSX will be available in both right-hand drive (RHD) and left-hand drive (LHD) versions.

The naturally aspirated 3.0-liter V6 engine will be retained but tuned for greater performance, paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

According to JAS, this NSX restomod project will be offered in a very limited number of units, which means a selling price that is significantly higher than that of used NSX models.

Although production has long been discontinued, the first generation Honda NSX still has a large following worldwide, and prices remain stubbornly high.