Honda has revealed some of the mechanical secrets of the new NSX, as presented at the annual Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress and Exhibition in Detroit.
Engine capacity of the 75-degree, twin-turbo V6 has been confirmed as 3.5-litres; although Honda still has not revealed the maximum power output. The power unit features dry-sump lubrication allowing it to be set low in the chassis and to prevent oil starvation under high-speed cornering.
The NSX is fitted with 'Sport Hybrid Super Handling All-Wheel Drive', which features Honda's latest torque vectoring to enhance the handling. Torque vectoring is designed to work even at low engine and vehicle speeds; taking advantage of the way electric motors can respond without delay.
The front suspension has been designed to prevent steering feedback from being corrupted by torque from the front twin motor unit (TMU). A variable-ratio steering mechanism will be fitted 'to further enhance the confident, race-ready driving dynamics of the all-new NSX'.
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Aerodynamic work on the NSX's body has focussed on minimising aerodynamic drag and generating consistent downforce without using active aerodynamics. Careful attention has been paid to airflow not just over the body but also through it; just as well considering there are ten heat exchangers to cool the various parts of the hybrid drive train.
Detailed 40% scale models were tested at Honda's wind tunnel in Ohio with full size wind tunnel work completed in Japan. Tests at proving grounds around the world have also verified the work done on the car.