Original NSX Reborn as Tensei: Pininfarina and JAS Build a Modern Legend

Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport are giving the original Acura and Honda NSX the kind of comeback story enthusiasts dream about. Instead of designing something from scratch, they start with genuine first-generation NSX chassis and rebuild them into a modern restomod they call Tensei. It is a respectful nod to the 1990s icon, but with the materials, performance, and presence you would expect from a modern supercar.

The body is completely reimagined in carbon fiber, shaped by Pininfarina to stay faithful to the legendary NSX silhouette. You still recognize the low nose, clean lines, and mid-engine proportions, but now everything looks sharper and more technical. Light emitting diode lighting replaces the old units, the wheels are new, and subtle JAS details remind you that this car has serious motorsport roots. It feels like the car you remember from your childhood posters, only upgraded to match what is parked in supercar collections today.

JAS is keeping the spirit of the original powertrain alive, too. The Tensei continues to use the NSX 3.0 liter V6 engine, but it will be heavily reworked for more power, more torque, and quicker response. It is paired only with a 6 speed manual transmission, which means this car is aimed squarely at drivers who still enjoy a proper three pedal experience. JAS also says it is drawing on around 30 years of racing know-how, so you can expect serious suspension, braking, and chassis upgrades underneath that beautiful bodywork.

Buyers will be able to choose left hand drive or right hand drive, but they will need deep pockets and good timing. Production will be ultra limited, and when details arrive next year, nobody should be surprised if pricing lands in the high six or even seven figures. Restomods that blend nostalgia, design heritage, and real motorsport engineering rarely come cheap.