Acura NSX GT3 Begins U.S. Testing; 2017 Program Being Finalized
Acura Motorsports has announced that the Acura NSX GT3 race car has begun testing in the United States, with the 2017 program being finalized. The NSX GT3 is the latest in a long line of successful Acura race cars, and is set to compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Pirelli World Challenge series.
Background of the Acura NSX GT3
The Acura NSX GT3 is based on the production Acura NSX supercar, and is powered by a 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine. The engine is mated to a six-speed, sequential-shift racing gearbox, and the car is equipped with a multi-plate limited-slip differential. The NSX GT3 also features a carbon-fiber body, a double-wishbone suspension, and a Brembo braking system.
The NSX GT3 was developed by Honda Performance Development (HPD) in partnership with JAS Motorsport, and is the first Acura race car to be designed and built in the United States. The car has already competed in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, and has been tested extensively in Europe.
U.S. Testing of the Acura NSX GT3
The Acura NSX GT3 has now begun testing in the United States, with the 2017 program being finalized. The car is being tested at various tracks in the United States, including the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, Road America, and Virginia International Raceway.
The testing program is being overseen by HPD, and is being conducted by a variety of drivers, including Peter Cunningham, Ryan Eversley, and Tom Dyer. The drivers are providing feedback on the car’s performance, and are helping to develop the car for the 2017 season.
2017 Program for the Acura NSX GT3
The 2017 program for the Acura NSX GT3 is still being finalized, but it is expected that the car will compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Pirelli World Challenge series. The car is expected to make its debut in the IMSA series in 2017, and will compete in the GTD class.
The car is also expected to compete in the Pirelli World Challenge series, and will compete in the GT class. The car is expected to make its debut in the series in 2017, and will compete against a variety of other GT cars, including the Audi R8 LMS, BMW M6 GT3, and Mercedes-AMG GT3.
Conclusion
The Acura NSX GT3 is the latest in a long line of successful Acura race cars, and is set to compete in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and Pirelli World Challenge series in 2017. The car has already begun testing in the United States, and the 2017 program is being finalized. The car is expected to make its debut in the IMSA series in 2017, and will compete in the GTD class. The car is also expected to compete in the Pirelli World Challenge series, and will compete in the GT class.