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Discover the Honda NSX Tensei: the Pininfarina-signed restomod with a naturally aspirated V6, manual gearbox and exclusive design between Italy and Japan.
Ultimogiro Newsroom · 25 April 2026 · 3 min read
The Honda NSX Tensei represents one of the most fascinating operations in the contemporary automotive landscape. It is not a simple restomod, but a profound reinterpretation of one of the most iconic supercars of the ’90s.
Signed by Pininfarina in collaboration with JAS Motorsport, the Tensei brings the philosophy of the first Honda NSX back to life, updating it with modern technology and a contemporary design vision.
The name “Tensei”, which means “rebirth”, perfectly sums up the aim of the project: to give a legend new life without betraying its identity.
The design of the NSX Tensei is completely new, while still maintaining a strong visual link with the original model. The proportions have been revised to achieve a more aggressive presence: wider tracks, a lower stance and more sculpted surfaces.
One of the most characterful elements is the full-width rear LED light signature, which gives the car a contemporary and recognisable identity. The clean, minimalist lines reflect Pininfarina's typical stylistic language, where every element has a precise function.
The bodywork is made from carbon fibre, with particular attention paid to aerodynamic efficiency. Every surface is designed to improve airflow and stability at high speeds, integrating expertise derived from motorsport.
In marked contrast to current electrification trends, the NSX Tensei retains a purist heart: a naturally aspirated V6 engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
This choice is not nostalgic, but strategic: the aim is to offer an authentic, direct and engaging driving experience, just like the original NSX.
The project benefits from JAS Motorsport's experience, with a complete update of the chassis, suspension and driving dynamics. The result is a car that combines precision, lightness and high performance, maintaining an ideal balance between road use and a sporting soul.
The NSX Tensei will be produced in limited run, with a handcrafted assembly process in Italy. Every example will be highly customisable, aimed at a clientele of collectors and enthusiasts.
Unlike traditional restomods, the Tensei does not merely restore: it reinterprets. Every component has been redesigned, retaining only the technical essence of the original car.
The collaboration between Honda and Pininfarina has its roots in the ’80s, when the first concepts contributed to the development of the NSX. Today, that dialogue is renewed in a more exclusive and sophisticated form.
In a market dominated by electrification and digitalisation, the NSX Tensei represents a statement of intent: to value traditional mechanics, tailor-made design and pure driving pleasure.
The Honda NSX Tensei is not just a supercar, but a symbol of how the past can be reinterpreted in a modern key without losing authenticity.
complete reinterpretation of the ’90s NSX
Pininfarina-designed styling
analogue mechanics with manual gearbox
limited, handcrafted production
technical development with motorsport know-how
The NSX Tensei shows that there is still room for projects capable of stirring emotions, going beyond contemporary industrial logic.
It is the perfect meeting point between Italian culture and Japanese engineering, between tradition and innovation.
And above all, it is proof that some legends never age: they are simply reborn.
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