The road-going Acura NSX isn’t the only version of
Honda’s mid-engined supercar that’s being revised for 2019. The same stands for
the racing version, which is dubbed the NSX GT3 Evo. Extensively updated for the
racing season ahead, the new NSX GT3 Evo features a redesigned bodywork
designed to reduce drag for higher top speeds, improve cooling of the
mechanical components underneath, and enhance balance and drivability.
The turbochargers are also new, and promise better
throttle response and fuel efficiency, a crucial factor in endurance racing.
The antilock brakes are also new, as are the interior electronics, all of which
adds up to improved performance and lower running costs, according to the
manufacturer. The changes are not unlike those recently applied by rival Audi
to the R8 LMS and Lamborghini to the Huracan GT3 Evo.
The engine and chassis for the GT3 racer are built
alongside those of the street version in Ohio before being completed for
competition duty by JAS Motorsport in Italy. Thus far it’s won races in the
Pirelli World Challenge and in the GTD class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar
Championship. With the revised model and its improvements, many of which can be
retrofitted to existing cars, Honda hopes to capture more podiums and wins and
maybe even challenge for championship titles in racing series around the world.
