Honda may have stopped production of the V10-powered NSX in the last moment, but the NSX project seems to be on track with a hybrid solution.
Although the Honda NSX might still be on the horizon, it may not be as powerful as the 5.5-litre V10 rocket it was originally intended to. Honda had already abandoned the project in 2008, and reports suggest that Honda could do little to save it. This was until now.
Automakers seem to be moving towards green sports cars and the NSX could soon join the ranks. According to rumors, the NSX is back on track and will replace the petrol V10 with a “valveless throttle” 3.5 litre V6 engine. This hybrid system will be available.
The car will produce 330kW (450 PS) total, effectively making it from the Nissan GT-R and putting it directly against the Toyota FT-HS and other vehicles such as the Audi RS 5 or the BMW M3. The added weight of hybrid devices and batteries could reduce its performance. The V10 at Nurburgring may have to revise the times.
SH-AWD, the company’s SH system, will be used. It will then be placed on an aluminum platform. Although no launch dates have been announced, the original V10 car is expected to launch in 2010. The hybrid version may follow the same path.