JAS Tensei NSX Interior Mixes Old and NewJASThe Pininafarina and JAS Tensei NSX slow-drip reveal campaign continues in full force this week, as JAS officially revealed the interior on Monday. In addition to the new photos, JAS says a proper reveal of the final car is coming to the Paris Motor Show in October this year.These interior shots leave a lot to dissect. As with the exterior, the Tensei's insides generally resemble an original NSX, but there are lots of big (and some questionable) changes. Starting with what JAS hasn't touched, the NSX's upper dash and glovebox are intact; the door uppers remain, too, with the defrost vents unchanged. That's notable considering every other air vent is redesigned—even the distinctive door vents that tilt up to direct air toward occupants. We can't tell if the tilt function is still present from these photos, so more to come there.JASThe intrusion of technology is rather obvious, as JAS installs a double-DIN infotainment system where the radio previously sat and swaps out the analog gauges for a digital cluster. The latter part of this setup is what I'm most disappointed to see: JAS says in its release that it avoided unnecessary modern gimmicks, but I'd much rather see a beautifully designed interpretation of the original analog gauges in this car. At the very least, the tachometer shows off an 8000-rpm redline, the same limit found in the regular first-gen NSX. A new steering wheel with buttons that presumably control said cluster is also present, and it moves this restomodded NSX even more into the modern day with a flat-bottom design.AdvertisementAdvertisementJAS also installs a new climate control panel, but that's only the start of new buttons festooning the center console. The traditional twist-to-start key is gone, replaced by a new push-button start/stop. JAS even deleted the mechanical handbrake, replacing it with an electric switch. Just ahead of said switch is a "Sport" button, traction control switch, front-end lifter button, and various headlight controls. Blissfully, the six-speed manual's shifter remains, and it features a new shift boot and knob.JASThe seats themselves are black and red, with "JAS Tensei" logos on the headrests. The bolstering is deep, appearing similar in scope to NSX-R seats, and are nothing like the padded leather you'd find in a normal NSX. There's plenty of fancy trim around the doors themselves, but the original handles remain in place, surrounded by the same metal and carbon fiber trim found throughout the interior.Colors and trims will be up to the owner's imagination, as JAS says there will be "hundreds" of customizable combinations available. JAS doesn't say who, but does reveal it partnered with a "top-tier industry partner" to put together this interior. We'll get to see and learn more a couple of months from now when JAS reveals the Tensei in Paris.You Might Also LikeIf You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State
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