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The key concept guiding the development of the new NSX-R is "evolution and strength". As the first to benefit from Honda’s greatest achievements on the racing circuit, the NSX could almost be called the original TYPE R, and Honda has once again boosted its sporting spirit. A major factor in the NSX’s premium handling and performance is the lightweight aluminum body, and for the new model carbon fiber and other ultra lightweight materials have been used wherever possible for even lower weight. In addition, the revised craftsman-built interior further accentuates NSX-R’s sports credentials.
Major equipment: • Carbon fiber hood air outlets • Carbon fiber rear spoiler • Carbon fiber engine compartment cover • MOMO genuine leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel • RECARO carbon fiber Aramid bucket seats • Type R dedicated 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels • 215/40ZR low profile tires (front), 255/40ZR low profile tires (rear)
Specifications: • Overall length/width/height: 4430mm/1810mm/1160mm • Wheelbase: 2530mm
So we have a protoype for the new NSX Type-R. If history is any guide, the US will see very little of what differentiates the Japanese Type-R. Also it says this is a prototype so "objects in mirror may look difference by the time they go to production."
The key concept guiding the development of the new NSX-R is "evolution and strength". As the first to benefit from Honda’s greatest achievements on the racing circuit, the NSX could almost be called the original TYPE R, and Honda has once again boosted its sporting spirit. A major factor in the NSX’s premium handling and performance is the lightweight aluminum body, and for the new model carbon fiber and other ultra lightweight materials have been used wherever possible for even lower weight. In addition, the revised craftsman-built interior further accentuates NSX-R’s sports credentials.
Major equipment: • Carbon fiber hood air outlets • Carbon fiber rear spoiler • Carbon fiber engine compartment cover • MOMO genuine leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel • RECARO carbon fiber Aramid bucket seats • Type R dedicated 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels • 215/40ZR low profile tires (front), 255/40ZR low profile tires (rear)
Specifications: • Overall length/width/height: 4430mm/1810mm/1160mm • Wheelbase: 2530mm


So we have a protoype for the new NSX Type-R. If history is any guide, the US will see very little of what differentiates the Japanese Type-R. Also it says this is a prototype so "objects in mirror may look difference by the time they go to production."