Nsx R Gt

The nsx r gt is a homologation special based off the 2005 honda nsx r that was designed to comply with new super gt homologation regulations.
Nsx r gt. Although it received no power upgrades the nsx r gt has shed 205 lb 93 kg of weight and received heavily modified bodywork that included a snorkel attached to the roof. 2005 honda nsx r gt built as the worlds newest homologation special the honda nsx r gt is a celebration of everything nsx. Best motoring official. The numbers and pictures added in the technical data sheet was from a spoon tuner version of the nsx r gt according to most sources the engine in the gt was untouched and the same as in the normal type r.
In the jgtc nsx race cars however this snorkel is fully functional feeding outside air to an individual throttle body intake plenum. The nsx r gt was created by honda solely to comply with the super gt production based race car homologation requirements. One clear difference is the addition of a functional snorkel attached to the roof of the car. About the only thing this car is missing the tow hook otherwise it could be a contender for the japan touring car championship jtcc.
Nsx r gt jdm after the launch of the facelifted nsx r honda developed a more agile more responsive and quicker limited edition nsx r called the nsx r gt. The differences between the second gen nsx r and the nsx r gt are not fully known. Fresh off a quick blast around the neighborhood to ensure all was in order trap team had just received shipment of the car. Super sports carbest motoring2011 duration.
As starstruck as i was it was as unique experience to see the car as i might see any other. Factory built by famed race car constructor tc prototypes thompson prototypes mclaren f1ferrari f1porsche 962ford rallyhonda rallyroyal society motor sport of northamptonshire england. The typeone spoon sports tuned and built nsx r gt. The wildest of surprises in the least likely of locations.
This is one of the original works factory race cars. Based on the second generation 2002 nsx r the gt was created specifically to comply with homologation regulations for japanese super gt racing. Spoon is known internationally as a honda tuner that participated in the macau road sports challenge where tuning cars compete on the stage of macaos gear circuit born with the nsx type r gt blocking the public road from 2008 to 2009.