Significant features
– The Tensei is a modern interpretation of the original Honda NSX, built by Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport.
– Only 35 will be built, with each one customised for its owner and built at JAS Motorsport’s facility near Milan.
– Every car starts life as a donor NSX before being stripped down and rebuilt by JAS, with Pininfarina-designed carbon-fibre bodywork.
– Weight of the Tensei is only 1250kg.
– Retains the iconic pop-up headlights, with modern LED technology.
– Wider stance and longer wheelbase than the original.
– Chassis reinforced at key points including the A and B pillars and central tunnel.
– Powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5 Litre V6 engine producing 317kW and an 8500rpm redline, built by JUDD and based off the NSX’s original Honda C30A block.
– Engine features short stroke steel crank, lightweight alloy heads, aggressive cams, titanium valves, individual throttle bodies, carbon fibre intake plenum, dry sump lubrication and an Inconel exhaust.
– Rear wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox and mechanical Torsen limited slip differential.
– Forged centre-lock wheels, 245/35 19 profile at the front and 285/30 20 profile at the rear.
– Adjustable KW dampers and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes.
– Electric power steering.
– Interior is like the layout of the original NSX, with added carbon fibre, leather, Alcantara, titanium and an analogue tachometer.
– Costs £770k plus the donor car.
– JAS Motorsport and Pininfarina will show the finished Tensei publicly for the first time at the 2026 Paris Motor Show.
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