Fellow Japanese automakers really have Nissan’s number now. While the Lexus LF-A is still back at the drawing boards under Toyota engineers’ review, Honda is intent on re-grabbing the title of the “proper” Japanese supercar title from the GT-R with the comeback of the Acura/NSX.

Latest development - it’s getting more horses. 50 more than the previously reported 500 hp. Power will come from 5.5L V10 engine equipped with Honda’s cylinder deactivation system dubbed as Variable Cylinder Management. For you geeks out there, the system allows the engine to run on one bank of cylinders during low-load conditions. Too technical? Well the bottom line is that it bumps the power rating up.

With weight also considered, the NSX’ 3,300 lb frame would give it a better power-to-weight ratio. That, combined with Honda’s AWD system and aerodynamics, might be enough to beat the GT-R fair and square.

While this hellbent campaign of beating the GT-R surely forces Honda to pack much more meat and brains on the NSX, all they’re doing is pushing the price up. Sure may undoubtedly outperform the GT-R and be the better pound-for-pound Japanese supercar. But there’s that pricing appeal of the GT-R that’s surely hard to beat. The NSX is pegged to be sold at around $150,000.

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