JAS Motorsport and Pininfarina have finally, after what felt like forever, pulled back the curtain on their jaw-dropping restomod of the legendary Acura/Honda NSX—sorry, make that the “Tensei” now. This ain’t just some slapped-together tribute; it’s a full-blown, handcrafted resurrection of the 90s icon, blending the raw soul of the original with today’s carbon-fiber wizardry.
From the outside? Pure nostalgia, but sharper. Pininfarina’s reimagined body stays fiercely loyal to that iconic mid-engine silhouette, only now it’s draped in lightweight carbon. Slim LED lights peek where old-school glass once lived, while those infamous pop-up headlights? Still lurking, teasing purists with a wink. Subtle JAS badging whispers exclusivity, not screams it.
Inside’s still a mystery—no shots yet—but JAS swears the cabin’s getting the full bespoke treatment. Think modern creature comforts without losing that “driver-first” vibe that made the NSX feel alive. No touchscreen nonsense hijacking the experience.
Under the hood? The OG 3.0-liter V-6 stays, but don’t expect factory specs—this thing’s been fettled, tuned, and probably whispered sweet nothings to by JAS’s race engineers. Oh, and it’s hooked to a six-speed manual, because of course it is. This isn’t about lap times; it’s about soul.
Numbers? Mum’s the word for now. But with a production run rumored to be tighter than a racing helmet’s fit, brace for price tags that’ll make your eyes water. Worth it? If you’re the kind who sweats over analog legends reborn with today’s firepower, absolutely. The Tensei isn’t just a restomod—it’s a love letter, scribbled in carbon and horsepower.
Via Pininfarina
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