If you thought Pininfarina's recent reimagining of the original Honda NSX was too old-school, perhaps you'll like what another famous design house has created. Italdesign has taken the covers off its own NSX tribute at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, and unlike the Pininfarina version, this isn't a restomod based on the original, first generation of the everyday supercar. Instead, it's a blend of old and new design cues draped over the body of the most recent NSX, and Italdesign, with Honda's blessing, intends to produce a very limited number of them for monied collectors to enjoy. The company hasn't said exactly how many will be made, nor has it revealed what each will cost, but we can be sure that those figures will be inversely proportional.
Two Design Eras Collide in One Retro-Modern Supercar
The overall shape and the design of the front end make it clear that the modern NSX lurks beneath, but the rear end is particularly reminiscent of the original. Here, an LED lightbar integrated into the rear spoiler in the shape of the old NSX's back end loops around the rear fascia, while an aggressive diffuser gives the supercar more menace. At the front, the hood has been massaged to call to mind the shape of the Honda emblem, but pop-up headlights couldn't be recreated, so Italdesign fitted "eyelids" over the LED units.
Red Honda badges pay tribute to the NSX-R, while a new roof scoop is inspired by the snorkel on the NSX-R GT homologation special. 19-inch front and 20-inch rear Advan wheels also bear red badging, and one of the renders provided incorporates the brand's trademark red-and-black livery, giving the supercar even more retro flavor. If this is too much, numerous other classic choices are available, including blue, yellow, white, black, and grey. Presumably, customers can spec a custom finish, too.
Subtle Interior Updates for Italdesign's NSX
Renders of the cabin show an Alcantara-clad steering wheel with a red noon marker (optional), carbon fiber dashboard trims (in black or silver) with a small "NSX Tribute by Italdesign" inscription on the passenger side, and various color combinations, most of which include red stitching, though yellow is also imagined, and one render shows a full tan makeover. Black, grey, and white make the most sense given this car's NSX-R design influences, though, but we'll have to wait and see what customers choose. Italdesign hasn't talked about the powertrain, which means the twin-turbo V6 hybrid setup has surely been left untouched. Unfortunately for America, that doesn't really matter — Italdesign's makeover is only suitable for right-hand-drive models.
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