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Auto News: Honda introduces the HSV-10 GT racer

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Honda has unveiled the pictures and details of its new HSV-10 GT racer, based on planned NSX supercar that was cancelled due to the recession.

Starting with the Japanese 2010 Super GT series in the GT500 class, the HSV-10 GT will be entered into GT class races. The HSV-10 GT is the remnant of the planned replacement for the NSX supercar, which was canned due to the global economic slowdown of 2008.

Like the planned production car, the HSV-10 GT has a front-mounted engine sending power to the rear wheels. However, the V10 engine that was going to be used in the road car has been discarded, with Honda opting instead for a naturally-aspirated 3.4-litre V8 unit that produces 500bhp and 392Nm of torque.

Currently, the car possesses a racing livery of all black, and will weigh in at a lightweight 1100kg, and features a double wishbone suspension all around, steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters for the transmission and a rack and pinion system with electric power steering.

Tokyo Auto Salon: Toyota showcases the FT-86 G Sports

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

At the Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota has unveiled the FT-86 G Sports concept coupe, which is expected to spearhead a series of new sports models bearing the G Sports name.

Last year, the FT-86 was first shown as a concept at Tokyo Motor Show, and Toyota has confirmed that the FT-86 will headline a new series of sports and modified cars under the G Sports badge, in cooperation with Gazoo Motorsports.

The displayed examples at the Tokyo Auto Salon, bears noticeable differences from the Tokyo Motor Show model, with a new turbocharger added to the 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine sourced from Subaru.

Toyota has also given the FT-86 a new body kit, with a wider front bumper that leads to wider wheel arches, a new front spoiler as well as a new carbon fibre bonnet with air vents.

At the rear, the FT-86 gets a new boot spoiler and a new rear bumper with a diffuser that brings the dual exhaust pipes to the centre. 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza high performance tyres, and new Recaro sport seats complete the package.