Car of the Day - Honda HSV-010 GT

Car of the Day - Honda HSV-010 GT

Honda just don’t seem to be able to do much right of late. Surely to have its old Formula 1 Team go on to win both the World Constructors and Drivers titles the season after selling it must be a huge loss of face for many within the organisation. Hopefully they will be able to re-gain some of their pride, at least in the domestic market, with this years contender for the Japanese Super GT Series. As least mean little stealth fighter looks the part.

The HSV-010 GT (Honda Sport Velocity) is based on the shelved NSX successor which was to get a V10 powerplant. This doesn’t though, so the only thing that makes sense with the name is the GT bit. Instead of the V10 there is a 3.4 litre naturally aspirated 90 degree V8 developing 496 hp and 289 ft-lb of torque

The 1100 kg car should be quick, lets hope it is quick enough to regain some face for Honda with its race enthusiasts.

Rod Halligan