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Oct 16, 2003 – Whilst technically a concept car, the HSC (Honda Sports Concept) gives a clear indication of what to expect from next year’s replacement for the mid engine Honda NSX supercar that was launched as long ago as 1989.
Progressing the NSX’s influential ethos of easily accessible high performance, Honda describe the HSC as ‘a new-age high-performance mid-engine sports car that anyone can drive’ which is evident in part in the car’s relatively low waistline and large glazing area that should afford good visibility in this class.
With a development of the NSX’s 3.2 liter V6 engine ‘designed for high efficiency and an output in excess of 300 horsepower’, a paddle shift transmission and a lightweight composite and aluminum construction, the car would better the current NSX’s performance to bring it in line with the Ferrari 360 Modena and Porsche 911 Carrera.
The HSC is 18cm shorter that the NSX, has a far shorter rear overhang despite a longer wheelbase, is 9cm wider and marginally lower to give a more dramatic proportion similar to the Lamborghini Gallardo.
The concept car has cameras replacing its side mirrors and an ‘I-drive’ style control interface mounted on its center console.
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