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    The latest news from New York and Porsche's new LMP1 car ...

    Today, the New York International Auto Show kicked off with the first of two press days. Acura used the opportunity to mark the start of the series production of the all-new NSX with the first glimpse of the NSX GT3. Due to hit the tracks next year, it is powered by the twin-turbo V6 from the production engine but with all the hybrid systems removed. We understand that the NSX GT3 will race exclusively in North America during the first season before becoming available globally.
    Audi meanwhile, debuted the Spyder version of the next generation R8. Like its Coupe counterpart, it is powered by a 540 hp V10, which is mated to a seven-speed gearbox that drives all four wheels.
    Another drop-top on display in the 'Big Apple' is the MX-5 RF. The RF is short for Retractable Fastback and refers to the foldable roof of the car.
    Ford and Shelby will revive a classic badge and colour-scheme for the Shelby Mustang GT-H. This third generation 'Rent a Racer' will be available exclusively at select Hertz offices throughout North America. Only 140 examples will be built, equipped with the 5.0-Litre V8 from the Mustang GT.
    On the eve of the official FIA WEC Prologue test, Porsche showcased the third evolution of the 919 Hybrid. Defending the titles in the World Championship and Le Mans, the new-for-2016 car boasts changes to the hybrid system, the internal combustion engine and has a further refined aerodynamics package. Yesterday, Audi showed the definitive livery of the R18 e-tron quattro, which will also hit the track tomorrow. Before the start of the test, Toyota will reveal their highly anticipated TS050.

    Enjoy the links:

    2017 Acura NSX GT3 - Images, Specifications and Information

    2016 Audi R8 Spyder V10 - Images, Specifications and Information

    2016 Mazda MX-5 RF - Images, Specifications and Information

    2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid - Images, Specifications and Information

    2016 Audi R18 e-tron quattro - Images, Specifications and Information

    2016 Ford Shelby Mustang GT-H - Images, Specifications and Information
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    It didn't even cross my mind that Acura/Honda would race the NSX; this is unexpected cool news.

    With increasing hybrid technology in so many cars, I wonder when/how GT3 regs will start to allow for more interesting new technology. I wasn't even fully aware turbos were allowed in GTE classes now; are they in GT3? Admittedly it has been some time since I have regularly followed sportscar racing, unfortunately.

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    Turbos are indeed allowed in GT3, the McLaren 650S GT3 has them.
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