Honda Has Released Details & Images On Their New HSV-010 GT Race Car

Special/Limited Editions | Dean | January 18, 2010 at 22:21

Honda has unveiled their brand new HSV-010 GT race car which will compete in the GT500 class of the Japanese Super GT Series. HSV stands for Honda Sports Velocity, if you were wondering. The new HSV-010 GT racer will replace the previous NSX which has been removed from the line up.

The NSX is the base of the new supercar, and it will live on in spirit. The new HSV-010 GT will have a front-mounted engine with rear wheel drive. The new engine will be 3.4-litre V8 unit with 500-horsepower and more than 392Nm of torque.

The racer will weight in at just over 1,100kg and it will boast a double wishbone suspension all-round, followed by paddle shifters and electric power steering.

Stats:

Honda HSV-010 GT Spec Sheet

Specifications and performance characteristics
Length x Width x Height (m): 4.675 x 2.000 x (not disclosed)
Wheelbase (m): 2.700
Vehicle weight (kg): 1,100 or more
Engine name: HR10EG
Configuration: Liquid-cooled, naturally aspirated, longitudinal V8
V angle (°): 90
Valve train: Gear-driven DOHC: 2 intake and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder
Displacement (cm3): 3,397
Bore x stroke (mm): 93.0 x 62.5
Compression ratio: (Not disclosed)
Maximum output: 500 or more
Maximum torque(Nm): 392 or more
Throttle control system: Mechanical
Fuel supply system: Programmed fuel injection system (Honda PGM-FI)
Fuel: Lead-free premium gasoline
Lubrication: Dry sump
Transmission mechanism: Constant mesh
Transmission shifting method: Steering paddle shifter
Steering system mechanism: Rack and pinion system with electric power steering (EPS)
Tyres: Front 330/40R18, Rear 330/45R17
Brake type and mechanism: Hydraulic ventilated disc system
Suspension system: Double wishbone
Stabilizer: Torsion bar
Note: The letters “HSV” stand for Honda Sports Velocity.