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It's no secret that Honda/Acura came up with the original NSX as a Ferrari competitor. And while the Japanese mid-engined machine was better than the Ferrari 328 it targeted, we are here to discuss the relationship between the NSX Type R and the Ferrari Testarossa evolution that is the 512 TR.
To be more precise, the 512 TR sitting before us has been given a track day makeover via a rendering. And, mostly thanks to the massive carbon fiber air scoop sitting atop of the engine compartment, this Prancing Horse reminds us of the NSX Type R - we're still talking about the original NSX, since the new, second-gen model has yet to receive such a derivative, in spite of all the rumors.
With that out of the way, we can talk about the rest of the transformation this Fezza has gone through. Note that carbon was also used for other bits added to the mid-engined machine. And the list includes the F40 LM-like rear wing add-on element, the rear diffuser, as well as the canards adorning the sides of the front apron. The Testarossa now appears to use a quick-refuel system, the kind of hardware we normally find on racing machines, so this is a machine for those who are truly in a rush.
The profile of the supercar also sports other important changes, such as the removal of the Testarossa-specific air intake design.
And since slammed Italian exotics are a trend in the real world these days, we can notice such treatment on this Ferrari - the ground clearance has been reduced, possibly thanks to an air suspension, which may or may not explain the negative camber angles of the wheels.
Jonsibal is the digital artist responsible for this work and you should know the gear head drives a RWB Porsche 911, which means he's not exactly a stranger to the tuning culture.
With that out of the way, we can talk about the rest of the transformation this Fezza has gone through. Note that carbon was also used for other bits added to the mid-engined machine. And the list includes the F40 LM-like rear wing add-on element, the rear diffuser, as well as the canards adorning the sides of the front apron. The Testarossa now appears to use a quick-refuel system, the kind of hardware we normally find on racing machines, so this is a machine for those who are truly in a rush.
The profile of the supercar also sports other important changes, such as the removal of the Testarossa-specific air intake design.
And since slammed Italian exotics are a trend in the real world these days, we can notice such treatment on this Ferrari - the ground clearance has been reduced, possibly thanks to an air suspension, which may or may not explain the negative camber angles of the wheels.
Jonsibal is the digital artist responsible for this work and you should know the gear head drives a RWB Porsche 911, which means he's not exactly a stranger to the tuning culture.
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