A surprising unit has surfaced during the recent New York Auto Show. Acura has unloaded its new racing entity with the NSX GT3. With that said, the Japanese automaker is out to revive its presence in the speed course.

The 2017 Acura NSX GT3 vehicle is no greenhorn on the race track. From 1991 to 1993, the Tokyo-based company has competed during the Camel Lights competition of the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA). It has also participated during the 2009 American LeMans event. As of late, the auto firm has two TLX GT units gunning for slots at Pirelli World Challenge's Real Time Racing.

Acura intends to intensify the activities of its vehicles. The Japanese engineering group is already all over the place, plunging their engines on different tussles not only on its home soil but also in Europe. The company's latest test is in California under the Honda Performance Development (HPD) which is the organization's segment in North America.

According to HPD President Art St. Cyr, the NSX will showcase the extensive Acura Precision Performance. The racing exercises will become the barometer for GT3 engines. Enhancing the capability of the NSX GT3 will be a joint venture of Japanese and American engineering teams.

At Daytona, the Michael Shank Racing group will introduce the 2017 Acura NSX GT3 car. The racing outfit has revealed that the unit has undergone some upgrades after testing measures were completed. These vehicles are then sent to France where the International Federation of Automobiles (FIA) will inspect them.

According to owner and racing enthusiast Michael Shank, the NSX GT3 has been transitioned for racing by around 60 percent. Most of the improvements have been focused on the suspension and the main frame where aerodynamic adjustments are made. Considering that the unit will be competing under the GTD division, Continental tires will be utilized. Maximum speed is pegged at 180mph.

The 2017 Acura NSX GT3 is equipped with a 3.5-liter engine that uses a 6-speed sequential-shift gearbox. Since an all-wheel drive procedure is banned from the GTD competition, the vehicle will draw power from its rear wheels. Considering that this is the first year that the NSX GT3 will be racing, testing the car's endurance and completing the course will be its utmost priority.

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