Cruise on JDM Honda NSX

Cruise through Tokyo on the Metropolitan Expressway and head to Daikoku Parking Area, one of Japan’s most famous gathering spots for car enthusiasts. Experience the atmosphere of Tokyo’s legendary highway and JDM culture from the passenger seat of an NSX.

Journey through the spectacular scenery around Mt. Fuji and visit the Fuji Motorsports Museum, located next to Fuji Speedway. Enjoy the combination of an NSX drive and the history and evolution of motorsport in Japan and around the world.

Visit Mobility Resort Motegi, Honda’s ultimate destination for experiencing the excitement of driving and motorsport, together with the Honda Collection Hall, which showcases Honda’s remarkable history. Discover the technology, racing heritage, and passion that have shaped Honda.

Few companies have turned that philosophy into reality as consistently as Honda.

Honda's journey toward the NSX began with its motorsport ambitions, from the Isle of Man TT to Formula 1 victories and the legendary McLaren-Honda partnership of the late 1980s. The technology, philosophy, and passion developed during this golden era were ultimately distilled into the first-generation NSX.

More than 30 years later, its elegant design remains timeless. Its lightweight handling, thrilling VTEC engine note, and unmistakable JDM character continue to captivate enthusiasts worldwide.

When Ayrton Senna tested a prototype at Suzuka in 1989, he criticized the body rigidity as insufficient. Honda’s engineers responded by redesigning the structure and ultimately creating an exceptionally rigid all-aluminum monocoque for a production car.

Senna also provided specific feedback from his test sessions to significantly firm suspensions. This led to the development of an all-aluminum suspension system and careful chassis tuning that balanced precise handling with remarkable ride comfort.

Unlike many supercars of its era, which were expected to be difficult to drive, hard to enter and exit, and compromised in visibility to prioritize speed at the expense of usability, the NSX was designed around the driver.
Inspired by Formula 1 engineering, Honda created a car with exceptional visibility, everyday usability, and aerodynamic efficiency with outstanding high-speed stability, proving that a supercar could be both exciting and comfortable.

This human-centered approach shocked the supercar world and influenced even established European marques such as Ferrari.

Honda’s pursuit of lightweight construction and rigidity, principles honed in Formula 1, culminated in the NSX’s groundbreaking aluminum structure. Extensive use of aluminum in both the body and suspension reduced weight by roughly 200 kg compared with a comparable steel structure while maintaining exceptional rigidity.

This advanced engineering impressed many industry figures, including renowned supercar designer Gordon Murray, and went on to influence future high-performance road car development around the world.