Honda is at work on an updated supercar NSX also studied components Ferrari 458 Italia, paying special attention to «very impressive» aluminum structure (previously reported that the Japanese engineers disassembled for track cogs Porsche 911 GT3). This was reported by Autocar, with reference to insider sources.
Recall coupe Ferrari 458 Italia made its debut in 2009. Under its hood — 570-horsepower 4.5-liter V8. The first one hundred Italian supercar overcomes in 3.4 seconds and its top speed is limited at around 320 kilometers per hour.
With regard to the second generation Honda NSX, that under its hood — 573-strong hybrid installation as part of the V6 twin-turbo, located between the axes, and three electric motors (one — between the transmission and the internal combustion engine, the other — on the front axle). As transmission uses a 9-step «automatic».
Going back to the incident with the Porsche 911 GT3. The Japanese surrendered guinea car to be repaired under the guise of ordinary customers as part of a global campaign engine replacement. The Germans replaced the engine, but on the cover of the engine compartment left the autograph: «Porsche wishes good luck to the company Honda. See you on the other side. „
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