The Manual NSX Restomod Is Officially Here. And It Looks Lovely

Update: This story has been updated with new photos showing the entire exterior of the car, plus details about its new name. Jas Motorsport calls it 'Tensei.' The story has been updated to reflect that.

The original Acura/Honda NSX cemented itself as one of the most iconic performance cars Japan has ever built. The second-generation model that debuted in 2016 was well received, but it wasn’t nearly as beloved as the original. With that, Italian design house Pininfarina is helping put the performance icon back on the road.

Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport—a company with decades of racing experience—have revived the original 1990s-era NSX in the form of a modern restomod. Using chassis from the original first-generation NSX, each build uses a bespoke carbon fiber body designed by Pininfarina, with modern touches baked in.

JAS released full photos of what it calls its 'Tensei' supercar. From the images, you see a carbon fiber recreation of the NSX’s original body that stays mostly true to its iconic form. The Tensei comes with modern accouterments like LED light fixtures, new wheels, and JAS logos, but retains its familiar shape.

Although the front end of the Tensei sports ultra-slim LED running lights, it appears that the original pop-up light fixtures remain—at least, we hope. The duo promises upgrades to the interior, as well, but no photos have been released of the cabin just yet.

Buyers will be able to choose from left- or right-hand-drive models, while the restomod will retain the NSX’s original 3.0-liter V-6—albeit with major upgrades. JAS says that the original engine will be reworked to reach the "highest levels of power, torque, and responsiveness." It will be paired exclusively to a six-speed manual transmission.

"Tensei will feature cutting-edge technology and advanced mechanics derived from the world of competition, in which JAS has achieved global recognition and success over the past 30 years." JAS said in a statement.

Specific details like performance won't be released until next year, and we still don't know how much it costs or how many the company plans to produce. JAS does say that production will be "ultra-limited," which means the price tag will likely reflect that.

Don’t be surprised to see a number in the high six or seven figures when the reborn NSX debuts. Restomods that look this good don't come cheap.