2019 is probably the year when Acura/Honda will
launch a more extreme version of the NSX, which might get the Type R moniker
like its iconic predecessor, and will reportedly premiere in October at the
2019 Tokyo Motor Show.
Without divulging their source, Forbes reports
that the NSX Type R will benefit from a power boost. It’s still unknown how
this will be achieved, but they could tune either the 3.5-liter, twin-turbo V6
or the three electric motors – or all of them… In any case, maximum output will
be higher than the current model’s 573 hp, with the
publication claiming that it will stand at 650 hp.
Other modifications will include a stiffer
suspension and larger carbon-ceramic brakes. Furthermore, the NSX Type R is
believed to sport a new body kit, with added aero parts like the front splitter
and rear wing inspired by the NSX GT3 racer.
The latter could serve as an inspiration point for
other aspects, including the all-wheel drive setup that might be ditched in
favor of rear-wheel drive, although considering that this would require major
changes to the hybrid powertrain, it is considered highly unlikely.
The 2019 NSX has an MSRP of Us$ 157,500 and you don’t
have to be a bean counter to know that the Type R will command a significant
premium. The rumor mill speaks of a starting price of around US$ 200,000.
