Original NSX Receives Contemporary Supercar Transformation with New Kits | Carscoops

      Acura's classic supercar keeps its pop-up headlights, but the wide bodykit significantly changes its look.

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      by Thanos Pappas

      Australian tuner Autotique has introduced two new bodykits for the first-generation Honda NSX.

      The Widebody kit is the most comprehensive, featuring redesigned bumpers and contemporary LEDs.

      The tuner mentions that the new kits will be available for pre-order soon, but the pricing remains undisclosed.

      The original Honda (Acura in the U.S.) NSX from the 1990s has firmly established itself as a modern classic, thanks to its enduring design and innovative engineering, developed with the contributions of the legendary Ayrton Senna. Yet, the vehicle's strong fan base has naturally resulted in a consistent wave of custom builds, with tuners continually creating parts that reinterpret this mid-engined legendary car.

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      One of the recent projects is by Autotique, a relatively new tuning company in Australia, which offers a new interpretation of the NSX once endorsed by Ayrton Senna. The company provides two different body kits for the NSX: the Widebody and the OEM Plus. Both kits were publicly presented at the Session AU show in Sydney, Australia this month.

      A Wider, Sharper NSX

      The highlight of the showcase was the NSX Widebody, initially designed by Piston Zero, an automotive designer from Norway. After the first renderings were created, the project progressed to Mozy, a Thai designer and builder who developed the prototype. Autotique subsequently took over, preparing the design for limited production.

      The transformation is significant. Most of the exterior panels of the NSX have been changed to custom components, giving the car a more exotic supercar aesthetic. The original pop-up headlights, doors, hood, and greenhouse are some of the few elements that remain the same. Notably, Autotique based the design on the earlier NSX (1990–2001), avoiding the facelifted version produced from 2001 to 2006.

      Mozy and Autotique / Facebook

      Piston Zero / Instagram

      At the front, the vehicle features a custom bumper with enlarged cooling openings, slim LED daytime running lights, and a prominent splitter. Wider fenders and updated side skirts enhance the car's stance. The show car is fitted with aftermarket alloys sporting very low-profile tires and sits noticeably lower than the original version.

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      At the rear, the NSX Widebody replaces the original full-width taillights with a new set of aftermarket lights featuring LED designs and a tinted finish. The rear bumper has been reshaped to align with the wider fenders and incorporates a large diffuser with dual exhaust tips.

      A fixed rear wing extension, now color-matched to the body, completes the design. The build largely adheres to the original renderings, although some details like the Honda badges, vented hood, and canards are absent in the final prototype.

      For a More Subtle Approach

      Customers seeking a more understated look can choose the NSX OEM Plus. This variant features a modified front bumper with updated intakes, a slightly elevated hood, extended side skirts, and a rear bumper addition. While the overall design is more subdued, it still refreshes the NSX with a modern touch.

      Autotique does not provide any performance or chassis upgrades for the NSX, meaning interested buyers will have to seek those elsewhere. The NSX retains its factory 3.0-liter naturally aspirated V6 with VTEC, positioned behind the seats, delivering 270 hp (201 kW / 274 PS) and 210 lb-ft (285 Nm) of torque.

      The tuner intends to start taking orders for both kits soon, although they have not yet released pricing information. Whether owners are willing to modify increasingly valuable NSX models remains to be seen, particularly as stock versions continue to appreciate in value within the collector market.

      Mozy and Autotique / Facebook