The Honda NSX-R Prototype LM Race Car is a fictional race car produced by Honda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo Concept and in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
In-game description[]
"A Gran Turismo original, aimed to be the ultimate NSX." Without question, the pinnacle of Japanese mid-engine sports cars is the Honda NSX-R. This high-speed version, the NSX-R Prototype LM, begins life as a standard Type R, but uses the addition of a lighter body and wider tires, along with a massive power upgrade for good measure.
The original NSX Type R made its debut in 1992 and underwent many major refinements prior to its second-generation release in 2002. The new model was lavished with numerous aluminum and carbon fiber parts, along with major renovations to the drivetrain. Despite these additions, it still felt like something was missing; the enhancements to the engine were limited to just a bit of fine-tuning.
The hearty 3.2-liter DOHC V6 with i-VTEC has seen its bore increased to yield an impressive 493 BHP at an incredibly lofty 10,000 rpm. The engine has been re-positioned to a longitudinal layout and the gearbox has been installed up front to mirror the setup found on the Japan Grand Touring Car-spec NSX. The driveshaft is connected to the rear tires through the oil pan underneath the engine.
With the new level of horsepower and a high degree of handling capability, this car is ready to take on any of the world's great racing circuits. Rather than stripping the interior, this NSX features luxurious leather-clad seats and wood trim in a nod to its street-legal status.
Although this NSX Type-R LM remains only a dream, in the world of Gran Turismo the possibilities are endless.
Acquisition[]
Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
---|---|---|---|
Gran Turismo Concept | --- | --- | 2001 Tokyo: Complete the Course License #7 with Gold 2002 Tokyo-Geneva: Win a race on Professional difficulty on Tokyo R246 |
Gran Turismo 4 | --- | --- | Win the Super Speedway 150 Miles |
Gran Turismo PSP | Honda Dealership | 1,250,000 | --- |
Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 17+) | 1,716,879 | --- |
Gran Turismo 6 | Honda Dealership | 1,250,000 | --- |
Trivia[]
- Its livery is based on that of the Honda NSX-R GT1 Turbo '95.
- Due to an error, its Bonus Items description text in GT Concept Tokyo-Geneva also contains a description text for the Mitsubishi CZ-3 Tarmac Rally Car after the NSX's own description text.
- Early versions of GT6 had a bug where the side number box does not appear. This was quietly fixed in Update 1.17.
- An Acura branded version can be found in the GT Concept Tokyo-Geneva disc, which may suggest there were plans for a North American release of GT Concept.