Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport Revive the Honda NSX in Carbon and Nostalgia
Two legends are joining forces to resurrect one of the most beloved names in motoring. Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport are building a new-generation Honda NSX, blending Italian design flair with Japanese engineering discipline. The same recipe that, more than 30 years ago, came astonishingly close to the perfect driver’s dream.
This new NSX isn’t a mere remake. It’s a contemporary reimagining of the original, carrying echoes of its DNA without becoming a museum piece. The familiar cues are there: the low nose, clean silhouette, integrated rear spoiler and, yes, pop-up headlights — now as disarmingly nostalgic as a cassette deck in a sports car. Yet the proportions tell a different story, with a shorter tail, broader arches and more assertive air intakes, suggesting this car intends to be driven, not simply admired under soft lighting.
The body panels are made entirely of carbon fibre, promising a level of lightness and rigidity the first NSX could only have dreamt of. Power comes from an evolved version of Honda’s V6, though performance figures remain secret. The original 3.0-litre engine produced 290 horsepower, so it’s safe to expect a healthy leap forward. More intriguingly, the engine will be paired with a six-speed manual gearbox — a defiant gesture in an age of dual-clutch automatics and paddle-shift convenience.
On the technical front, JAS Motorsport — a long-time Honda racing partner — is developing a new chassis tuned to modern circuit standards. A track-only version is reportedly under consideration, though the official word remains that the first cars will be road legal.
Production is set to begin in Milan, at JAS’s own facility, during the first half of 2026. Pininfarina will lead design and aerodynamics, while JAS handles engineering and assembly. It’s a division of labour that even Enzo Ferrari might have nodded at approvingly.
Curiously, this isn’t the only NSX revival in the works. ItalDesign recently teased its own tribute, signalling that the 1990s supercar renaissance is officially underway. Nothing sells better than nostalgia — especially when it smells faintly of petrol.
Above all, the new NSX is a passion project, born at the intersection of engineering obsession and cult heritage. If its carbon body and manual V6 deliver real dynamism rather than mere reverence, it could be more than just a tribute. If Pininfarina’s elegance and JAS’s racing expertise find harmony, this NSX might just become the antidote to an era of soulless speed.
