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2017 Honda ZSX Concept spy shots. Image credit: Automedia

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Richard Berry

Senior Journalist

10 March 2017

4 min read

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Richard Berry

Senior Journalist

10 March 2017

4 min read

A Honda concept, almost certainly previewing the ZSX, a probable mini-me sibling for the NSX supercar, has been caught in the US before its rumoured debut at the New York motor show in April.

Honda applied to register ZSX as a trademark through the European Union Intellectual Property Office in July 2016 .

A short nose and giant air-takes behind the doors point to a mid-rear engine configuration, while six-spoke hi-vis orange alloys, giant drilled brakes and serious aero, including a substantial rear wing, reinforce the performance focus.

The NSX was designed by Honda Advanced Design in Los Angeles, California, and it's almost certain its baby brother will be developed there, too. But it's clear this two seater is far from a production reality, with illegally small wing mirrors, minimalist doors, and no roof of any kind.

UPDATE: 14/3/17

Honda Australia PR boss Neil McDonald has confirmed that the concept pictured above is actually a three-year-old collaboration between Honda R&D America Advanced Design Studio (HRA AD Studio) and Honda Performance Development (HPD).

It's actually been on display in the lobby of HPD for the past 2 years, and was being returned to storage in LA when these photos were taken.

Do you like the idea of a baby Honda NSX? Tell us what you think in the comments below.

Richard Berry

Senior Journalist

Richard had wanted to be an astrophysicist since he was a small child. He was so determined that he made it through two years of a physics degree, despite zero mathematical ability. Unable to build a laser in an exam and failing to solve the theoretical challenge of keeping a satellite in orbit, his professor noted the success Richard was enjoying in the drama and writing courses he had been doing on the side. Even though Richard couldn’t see how a degree in story-telling and pretending would ever get him a job, he completed one anyway. Richard has since been a best-selling author and a journalist for 20 years, writing about science, music, finance, cars, TV, art, film, cars, theatre, architecture, food, and cars. He also really likes cars, and has owned an HQ ute, Citroen 2CV, XW Falcon, CV8 Monaro and currently, a 1951 Ford Tudor. A husband and dad, Richard’s hobbies also include astronomy.

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