Honda NSX-GT GT500 (GT500)
The Honda NSX-GT GT500 is Honda's factory-built Super GT contender, a carbon-bodied, rear-wheel-drive turbo V6 racer developed for the ultra-competitive GT500 class. The URD JT5 SNX 2021 mod represents the later-generation NSX-GT era, where prototype-level aerodynamics and extreme BoP tuning turn the road-car silhouette into a razor-sharp championship weapon.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 racing engine, mid-mounted, longitudinal
Total Output: ~650 hp (485 kW) combined
Redline: ~8,500–9,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential
Weight: 1,020 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~4,750 mm long × 1,950 mm wide × 1,150 mm tall | Wheelbase ~2,750 mm
Tires: Slick racing tires on forged GT wheels
Brakes: Carbon racing discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The NSX-GT GT500 is a high-downforce, precision-focused race car that feels much closer to a prototype than a traditional GT car. It responds instantly to steering and braking inputs, with immense front-end bite and strong aero support that lets it attack corners with real confidence. In the sim, it rewards committed driving and smooth throttle application, while punishing abrupt inputs with snap rotation if the rear is unloaded.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged Honda engine delivers a hard-edged, mechanical growl with a tight turbo spool and a distinctive motorsport rasp at high revs. Power arrives in a broad, usable band, giving the car strong drive out of slower corners and excellent top-end performance on long straights. The exhaust note is aggressive and urgent, especially under load, with the kind of lean, focused sound that makes Super GT cars so compelling.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Exceptional front grip and fast rotation; thrives on late braking and decisive turn-in.
Traction: Very good traction for a high-downforce car, though wheelspin can still appear if you are too aggressive on exit.
Braking: Massive stopping power with excellent stability under heavy braking.
Top Speed: Highly competitive, especially in track-specific BoP setups where GT500 cars can stretch their legs on the straights.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a prototype with GT manners — brake hard, rotate the car early, and get back on throttle with patience. It shines on technical circuits and fast, flowing layouts alike, where aero grip and precision matter more than raw power.
Livery & Aesthetics: The NSX-GT looks properly serious in sim form, with a low-slung silhouette, aggressive aero package, wide stance, and factory Honda racing liveries that emphasize its motorsport pedigree. The URD recreation captures the muscular GT500 proportions that make the car look as fast standing still as it is on track.
Whether you're chasing qualifying laps or battling in close Super GT traffic, the Honda NSX-GT GT500 is one of the most rewarding modern tin-top weapons in sim racing — a Japanese endurance racer with prototype-level attitude.