Honda and Acura’s official motorsports arm within the U.S., Honda Racing Company (HRC), introduced on Thursday plans to develop a line of efficiency elements for Honda and Acura street vehicles, much like choices from Ford’s Ford Efficiency division and Nissan’s Nismo unit.
HRC, beforehand generally known as Honda Efficiency Improvement (HPD), has already hinted at a efficiency elements line with the reveal of the Acura Integra Kind S HRC Prototype throughout August’s 2024 Monterey Automotive Week. On Thursday, HRC confirmed it has established a brand new enterprise unit to develop and market these elements.
The primary prototype elements are anticipated to be prepared for testing as quickly as subsequent yr. Whereas HRC hasn’t detailed particular elements but, it talked about gadgets designed for street, racetrack, and path use.
The Integra Kind S HRC Prototype gives a glimpse of what is attainable for street and monitor use. Moreover, HRC will showcase a Honda Pilot HRC Prototype at subsequent week’s 2024 SEMA present in Las Vegas, previewing potential elements for off-road functions.
Honda Pilot HRC Prototype
On the Integra Kind S HRC Prototype, HRC has previewed upgrades to the aerodynamics, suspension, powertrain, braking, weight-saving, and extra.
Though HRC hasn’t disclosed the precise upgrades on the Pilot HRC Prototype, a photograph accompanying Thursday’s announcement reveals a Pilot outfitted with a camouflage wrap, roof rack, additional lights, underbody safety, a rugged entrance bumper with an built-in winch, and all-terrain tires. Notably, the Pilot already gives a sure stage of off-road functionality within the rugged Pilot TrailSport mannequin.
Although not talked about in Thursday’s announcement, HRC’s new elements vary will doubtless keep the manufacturing facility guarantee, much like official efficiency elements supplied by rival manufacturers.
