Judging by its spec sheet, the all-new NSX should compete against the McLaren 570S, Porsche 911, Nissan GT-R, Mercedes-AMG GT and Audi R8.
However, its electric powertrain, composed of a 3.5-litre V6 and three electric motors, enables it to punch well above its weight.
Developing 537 hp and 686 Nm (506 lb-ft) of torque, the NSX offers a recipe similar to the one used by the high-end, high-performance hybrid hypercars for less than a fifth of the price. In fact, it’s the only automobile in its price range that uses electric motors in order to boost its performance. The BMW i8 also does it, but it puts emphasis on fuel efficiency and its output is far inferior.
Now, the new NSX has the right ingredients and a hefty amount of power, but just how fast is it? Well, Exotic Revolution decided to pit it against a 691 hp Lamborghini Aventador and it came out trumps.
Now, there are lots of unknown variables in the test, including driver skill, distance traveled, etc. That, and the fact the Aventador didn’t use launch control or full throttle for that matter. Even so, the Italian bull should have the Japanese challenger licked instead of having its own butt kicked. Perhaps the mighty V12 just couldn’t match the instantly available torque of those electric motors after all.