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2026 Honda Prelude

At the end of 2023, there were rumors about the return of the Honda Prelude. In the meantime, the rumors have been confirmed, and now the Prelude Concept has been officially presented. The presentation was held at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will take place from July 11 to 14, 2024.

It will be a continuation of the story that started in 1978 and ended in 2001, when the production of the fifth generation of Honda’s first two-door coupe ended. The new Prelude has a new design and, except for the name, almost no similarities with its predecessor. The front part is reminiscent of sports cars, thin headlights connected with an LED bar, black side mirrors, a roof line that descends towards the rear part is reminiscent of the design of the Porsche 911 and Hyundai Ioniq 6. The rear part has a black lip spoiler, a black bumper and an LED bar which extends along the entire length. The design of the interior is still unknown.

When it comes to the powertrain, it was said that the new Prelude will be fully electric, but the Japanese manufacturer has opted for a hybrid option, and the specifications are currently under wraps. The start of production is expected in the next year or two.

Source: Honda

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1996 Honda NSX-R for sale

In 1989, Honda introduced a mid-engine sports car, the Honda NSX-R, with a balance between raw performance and daily driveability. However, two years later for customers who wanted a no-compromise racing experience, the Japanese manufacturer introduced a more powerful limited version of this model, the Honda NSX-R. Only 483 examples were produced and one of them, the 1996 Honda NSX-R is for sale.

In early March, the car was auctioned but failed to reach the asking price of $450,000. Some will say that the owner is asking too much, perhaps he is if we consider that examples like this are estimated at $80,000 – $120,000.

The car is finished in Championship white and is one of the best preserved examples of this model. The weight of 1229 kg (2,710 pounds) was achieved by removing the audio and air conditioning systems, traction control, spare tire, and even some of the electrical system.

This NSX-R is equipped with custom Recaro racing seats, aluminum brackets to further stiffen the chassis, Enkei lightweight forged aluminum wheels, a competition-oriented suspension system with a stiffer front wishbone, suspension bushings, coil springs and dampers.

When it comes to the powertrain, under the hood is a 3.2-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine with a balanced crankshaft assembly and a revised final drive ratio. Power is rated at 294 hp (216 kW) and 224 lb-ft (304 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox.

The car is in excellent condition and still has the factory plastic covering the door sills. The six-digit odometer shows only 18,320 km (~11,496 miles). Comes with Japanese service records from new, owner’s manual and other books, keys, and has undergone recent servicing in preparation for sale.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1996 Honda NSX-R for sale
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Honda is developing an all-electric sports car

At the recent 2024 CES in Las Vegas, Honda unveiled two electric concepts showing that it is trying to catch up with the competition that is making big strides towards full electrification. Also, Honda is interested in developing a sports car that should represent the beginning of the electric era of the Japanese manufacturer.

In an interview with Autocar, CEO of Honda Toshihiro Mibe said that the company is developing a sports car that will be the leader of electrification and a key part of the 0 Series, which will appear on the market in the next two years. This car will serve as the flagship model of the 0 Series and will combine technical innovation along with maximizing interior space, reducing battery weight and increasing efficiency, all for a better driving experience, with a focus on the driver.

There isn’t much information about Honda’s new electric sports car so far, but what we do know so far, thanks to speculation, is that it will have a low forward cabin profile, a minimalist interior design, a lighter and thinner battery, while the motors, inverters and transmission will be integrated. into a compact unit in order to optimize the interior space.

Also, Mibe pointed out that Honda is conducting a detailed analysis of the current electric sports car market, without specifying competitors.

Source: Autocar