JAS-Pininfarina Honda NSX 'Tensei' Is Finally HerePininfarinaNearly a year ago, we were first teased with the Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport joint effort Honda / Acura NSX restomod that its creators called the 'Tensei.' In more recent months, additional details were slowly released. But as of Thursday, we have the full reveal of the JAS Tensei—and this modern interpretation of the original NSX is every bit as good as we had hoped.The name Tensei translates from Japanese to the English "rebirth" or "reincarnation," which is appropriate, considering how extensively the original NSX has been transformed. Pininfarina redesigned the exterior and interior, while JAS Motorsport applied nearly three decades of racing experience to the underlying engineering.PininfarinaAt first glance, there's no mistaking the 1990 NSX inspiration. It even retains the iconic pop-up headlights, although now with modern LED technology. But the JAS Tensei looks more aggressive than its prececessor, thanks to a wider stance and longer wheelbase. Carbon-fiber bodywork also replaces the original aluminum panels, helping bring dry weight down to a claimed 2756 pounds.Motivation for this lightweight sports car comes from the original Honda V-6 C30A engine block, but one that has been reworked by British specialist JUDD Power. JUDD increased displacement from 3.0 to 3.5 liters, and as a result of that and other changes, the naturally aspirated engine produces a claimed 425 horsepower and revs to 8500 rpm. Individual throttle bodies, a dry-sump lubrication system, and an Inconel exhaust should make this one spectacular-sounding V-6.PininfarinaAnd the good news just keeps on coming. There's no dual-clutch automatic or other flappy paddle nonsense in the JAS Tensei. Instead, power goes to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a mechanical Torsen limited-slip differential.JAS hasn't ignored the chassis, either; the Tensei features reinforced construction, redesigned suspension with adjustable KW dampers, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes. Forged center-lock wheels measure 19 inches up front and 20 inches at the rear. Those wheels are wrapped in 245/35 R19 tires up front and 285/30 R20 units out back.Photo credit: PininfarinaPhoto credit: PininfarinaSlide inside, and you'll notice that Pininfarina has preserved the original NSX's driver-focused layout, but they have added carbon fiber, leather, Alcantara, and titanium. There's an analog tachometer, a beautifully exposed manual shifter, and thankfully, no enormous touchscreen dominating the dashboard.Photo credit: PininfarinaPhoto credit: PininfarinaNow for the bad news. Only 35 examples are planned, with each one customized for its owner and built at JAS Motorsport's facility near Milan. Pricing hasn't been announced, but don't expect it to be cheap.The original NSX was a game changer. It proved that a supercar could deliver exotic performance without sacrificing everyday usability, and forced automakers like Ferrari to up their game. Now, more than three decades later, the Tensei takes that winning formula in a decidedly more exclusive direction. And in a world increasingly dominated by electrification, touchscreens, and automatic transmissions, a lightweight, naturally aspirated, manual sports car is something we can all celebrate.If You Can Only Own One Car, Make It One of TheseThese Are the Most Popular Cars by State