Honda NSX confirmed for Australia

Honda Australia Director Mr. Stephen Collins, said the NSX will be a welcome addition to Australia's line-up. "We are absolutely thrilled to announce today that the NSX is coming to our shores. It was a revolution when it was first launched back in 1990 and this generation aims even higher.

"The NSX has a rich history around the world and diehard fans of this supercar have been waiting a long time for the new model to come to production. We can't wait to offer this vehicle to our customers."

Winner of the 'Wheels Car of the Year' award in 1991, the NSX sold 203 units in the Asia/Oceania region and more than 18,000 around the world until it was discontinued in 2005.

The NSX was the first car in the world to feature an all-aluminium monocoque body. The late Brazilian Formula One legend Ayrton Senna was also involved in development of the first-generation.

In 2012, the new NSX was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show as a concept. Subsequent shows revealed more details, like interior trim, inferring that this was no mere 'dream car', but that the NSX would, in fact, soon return to roads around the world.

The concept unveiled in Detroit featured lightweight materials and a mid-mounted Honda VTEC V6 engine that delivers what Honda call an extremely favourable power-to-weight ratio. It employed several new technologies including the SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hybrid system.

SH-AWD utilises a unique two electric motor drive unit with a bilateral torque adjustable control system. The hybrid all-wheel-drive system can instantly generate negative or positive torque to the front wheels during cornering, unmatched by previous AWD systems.

The VTEC V6, with direct-injection, works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built-in electric motor to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.

Honda Australia has announced a website where enthusiasts can find more information about the NSX's local launch date - nsx.honda.com.au