Photo: Fabio Ferrante via Instagram
Electric cars can do something only mid- or rear-engine cars could previously do, namely shut off the front end completely for much-improved aerodynamics and, in most cases, aesthetics as well.
The Honda NSX never suffered from that, considering it's always had a mid-engine setup, and yet fully switching to electric power would enable even more freedom in the design process of the next-gen Japanese sports car.
So far, the NSX has evolved with every new generation. The first one, built from the very early '90s until 2005, used a 3.0-liter (later 3.2-liter) V6 featuring the brand's VTEC technology, which meant high-revving was not only possible but also encouraged. The less famous second generation brought a hybrid configuration with three electric motors, essentially giving the sports car all-wheel-drive capabilities as well as more horsepower than ever before.
According to the latest rumors, the new NSX will be completely electric, but we'll have to wait until 2025 to see it. Also, it's not entirely clear what type of vehicle it will be since reports claim it will go for Porsche's Taycan, which, as we all know, is probably best described as a four-door coupe. Whether the new NSX will only rival it in terms of performance or will also undergo a shape transformation remains to be seen. Still, after Ford used the Mustang moniker for its electric crossover, anything is possible.
Italian designer Fabio Ferrante seems to disagree and thinks the new Honda NSX should continue to be the Japanese brand's halo car, which can never be anything other than a sports car or a supercar. Fabio's take is actually quite conservative in a way, paying a lot of respect to the original while making sure his creation also looks modern, if not even futuristic.
There is no bad angle for the gorgeous red electric sports car, featuring both perfect proportions and beautifully crafted details. It's even got a completely built interior, something you don't always see in renderings. Granted, keeping it hidden is a lot more complicated when making open-top vehicles, which seems to be the case here.
This isn't Fabio attempting to guess what the new NSX will look like, but only his homage to one of the industry's well-respected names. There are no concept cars to base a design on, nor has Honda decided on its design direction for its EVs, so at this point, every guess is as good as any. Even if it proves to be way off the actual model, at least Fabio's is beautiful, realistic, and faithful to the original.
So far, the NSX has evolved with every new generation. The first one, built from the very early '90s until 2005, used a 3.0-liter (later 3.2-liter) V6 featuring the brand's VTEC technology, which meant high-revving was not only possible but also encouraged. The less famous second generation brought a hybrid configuration with three electric motors, essentially giving the sports car all-wheel-drive capabilities as well as more horsepower than ever before.
According to the latest rumors, the new NSX will be completely electric, but we'll have to wait until 2025 to see it. Also, it's not entirely clear what type of vehicle it will be since reports claim it will go for Porsche's Taycan, which, as we all know, is probably best described as a four-door coupe. Whether the new NSX will only rival it in terms of performance or will also undergo a shape transformation remains to be seen. Still, after Ford used the Mustang moniker for its electric crossover, anything is possible.
Italian designer Fabio Ferrante seems to disagree and thinks the new Honda NSX should continue to be the Japanese brand's halo car, which can never be anything other than a sports car or a supercar. Fabio's take is actually quite conservative in a way, paying a lot of respect to the original while making sure his creation also looks modern, if not even futuristic.
There is no bad angle for the gorgeous red electric sports car, featuring both perfect proportions and beautifully crafted details. It's even got a completely built interior, something you don't always see in renderings. Granted, keeping it hidden is a lot more complicated when making open-top vehicles, which seems to be the case here.
This isn't Fabio attempting to guess what the new NSX will look like, but only his homage to one of the industry's well-respected names. There are no concept cars to base a design on, nor has Honda decided on its design direction for its EVs, so at this point, every guess is as good as any. Even if it proves to be way off the actual model, at least Fabio's is beautiful, realistic, and faithful to the original.
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