Honda NSX re-developed By John Danby Racing

Honda NSX re-developed By John Danby Racing

It was built for David Fenn, racer and huge fan of NSX, to enter the last round of Britcar championship at Brands Hatch on the 7th November.

“The uniqueness and advanced technology involved in this project presented several new challenges and we are pleased to debut this exciting car at the last event of the 2009 season,” says John Danby, Team Principal.

Apparently 5th Gear presenter Vicki Butler-Henderson will drive the debut race for the Honda NSX alongside John Danby Racing regular James Barclay in the daytime Production race. Although the NSX is quit old now, but it still can cut it.

We're not sure how many of you follow the Britcar Championship, but even if you don't, we gather that you'll appreciate these photos of John Danby Racing team's newly developed Honda NSX racer. The matte black Japanese sportscar was built to comply with the Britcar Production regulations and has already completed a successful shakedown test at Snetterton in Norfolk last Friday ahead of its debut at the season's final round at Brands Hatch on November 7.

Honda NSX re-developed By John Danby Racing

John Danby Racing have developed the car to include the latest technology and features innovative engine control and data-logging capabilities including GPS, Fly by Wire and live feed video. High specification custom solutions have also been engineered for the NSX such as dampers and brakes.

Motoring journalist and television personality Vicki Butler-Henderson will drive the debut race for the Honda NSX alongside John Danby Racing regular James Barclay in the daytime Production race. Car owner and Britcar regular David Fenn will then drive the NSX in the evening GT race alongside Barclay.

“We are excited with the potential of the NSX following our test programme and look forward to a solid debut performance,” says John Danby.

Honda Accord Crosstour 4WD - 2010

Highs and Lows

Highs: Still a sweet-driving Accord, now with nearly twice the cargo space.

Lows: Questionable looks, no four-cylinder option, and why does an Accord wagon have to weigh two tons?

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 5-door wagon

PRICE AS TESTED: $36,930 (base price: $34,730)

ENGINE TYPE: SOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, port fuel injection

Displacement: 212 cu in, 3471cc
Power (SAE net): 271 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 254 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 5-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 110.1 in Length: 196.8 in
Width: 74.7 in Height: 65.7 in
Curb weight: 4068 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 7.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 18.6 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 30.6 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 7.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 15.6 sec @ 92 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 121 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.80 g

FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA city/highway driving: 17/25 mpg
C/D observed: 21 mpg

Honda Insight 2010

Base Price: $20,510 - $23,810

Vehicle Details
$20510 Insight LX
4-Door Front Wheel Drive Car, 98 bhp, 123 lb-ft, CVT Automatic, 40/43 mpg
5 passengers, 2725 lb, 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder engine, hybrid, 27.8 lb/bhp

ENTERTAINMENT
160-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc:(4) speakers, MP3/WMA playback, aux input jack, speed-sensitive volume control, CD text display capability, radio data system
Roof-mounted antenna

Engine
Engine Type Gas/Electric I4
Displacement 1.3L/82
Fuel System MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 98 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 123 @ 1000 - 1500

Transmission
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Trans Type CVT
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.51 - 1.69
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.20
Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-compact

MECHANICAL
1.3L SOHC MPFI 8-valve i-VTEC I4 engine w/permanent-magnet electric motor
Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)
Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) 101-volt battery
Drive-by-wire throttle
Direct ignition system
Continuously variable automatic transmission
Front wheel drive
MacPherson strut front suspension
Torsion-beam rear suspension
Front & rear stabilizer bars
Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes

2008 Honda S2000 CR - Specs

VEHICLE TYPE:
front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster

ESTIMATED BASE PRICE:
$38,000

ENGINE TYPE:
DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection
Displacement: 132 cu in, 2157cc
Power (SAE net): 237 bhp @ 7800 rpm
Torque (SAE net): 162 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm

MECHANICAL
2.2L DOHC MPFI 16-valve VTEC I4 engine
Drive-by-wire throttle
Engine start button
6-speed manual transmission w/OD & short-throw direct shift linkage
Torque-sensing limited slip differential
Rear wheel drive
High x-bone monocoque frame
Rear body brace
Independent double wishbone suspension w/coil springs
Front & rear stabilizer bars
Electric pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
Dual outlet exhaust

TRANSMISSION:
6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 94.5 in Length: 162.1 in Width: 68.9 in Height: 50.0 in
Curb weight: 2800-2900 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 5.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.0 sec

PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY (MFR'S EST):
EPA city driving: 18 mpg
EPA highway driving: 25 mpg

Mugen Civic RR Advance Concept

See what has Mugen did to the FD2 Civic Type-R with the 2008 RR. This year, they will unveiled what would be the most extreme factory tuned Type-R. They we call it the RR Advanced Concept. It’s no longer a Type R. in fact, most removable panels are now carbon fiber. They have also retained the carbon reinforced interior from the Experimental spec RR.

The Mugen will make the RR Advanced Concept more powerfull and can reach up 260bhp, 20bhp more than the 240bhp RR and does 9000rpms.

Here I post some official studio pictures from all round the car. As you can clearly see, almost all exterior panels are replaced by CFRP. Lot’s of details here and there seperating it from the RR.