Honda has unveiled a spectacular new racing car which will compete in the All Japan GT Touring Car Championship.

The new Honda HSV-010 GT500 underwent its first shake-down track sessions at the Suzuka Grand Prix track in December.

As was the case with the Honda NSX-based programme, the Dome Racing team has been Honda R&D's main technical development partner on the project, with Dome engineers running the car at the first test. Dome will also campaign at least one car in the 2009 Super GT championship. 

According to preliminary specifications the HSV-010 is powered by a Honda HR10EG normally-aspirated, fuel-injected 3,4-litre V8 producing more than 375 kW and a 392 Nm torque peak.

The power unit is similar to Honda’s Formula Nippon single-seater engine, and drives the rear wheels via a sequential gearbox with shift paddles. The HSV-010 runs on 18-inch wheels fitted with slicks, and weighs around 1 100 kg.