Story by PAS Staff
Photography courtesy of Honda Racing Corporation
From forged performance wheels to a turbocharged, manual-swapped Prelude, Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) brought a mix of new performance parts and track-focused builds to the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The display also marked the North American debut of the Civic Type R HRC Concept.
HRC introduced its first lineup of performance parts for Honda and Acura production vehicles, including the Civic Type R, Integra Type S, Passport, and Pilot. The initial offerings include lightweight forged aluminum wheels and a stainless steel cat-back exhaust system, with U.S. sales scheduled to begin in March 2027.
HRC Performance Parts
For the 2023-and-newer Honda Civic Type R and 2024-and-newer Acura Integra Type S, HRC introduced a 19x10-inch forged aluminum wheel developed with Italy’s 2elle-engineering, a supplier of wheels for the Acura ARX-06 race car.
The thin-spoke wheels weigh 20.8 pounds each, approximately 5.5 pounds less than the factory wheels, and are half an inch wider. They feature a 55 mm offset and will be available in gray and bronze finishes.
HRC also introduced an 18x8-inch forged aluminum wheel developed with Titan7 for the 2026-and-newer Honda Passport and 2023-and-newer Pilot. Manufactured from 6061 aluminum, the wheels feature a 40 mm offset and provide an additional 100 kg of load capacity compared with the factory wheels. Machine Black and Techna Bronze finishes will be offered.
A stainless steel cat-back exhaust system developed with Borla is also part of the initial lineup. Designed for the Passport and Pilot, the system increases exhaust flow by up to six percent and provides up to 1.9 inches of additional ground clearance. It incorporates Borla’s Polyphonic Harmonizer and Anti-Drone technologies.
HRC also displayed prototypes of future performance components, including adjustable coilovers with camber plates and a Brembo brake kit featuring six-piston calipers.
Following final performance and durability testing, including evaluation at Germany’s Nürburgring, HRC Performance Parts are scheduled to become available through Honda and Acura dealerships in the United States and Honda DreamShop beginning in March 2027.
Civic Type R HRC Concept Makes North American Debut
First unveiled at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, the Honda Civic Type R HRC Concept made its North American debut at SEMA.
According to Honda, the concept incorporates technologies developed by HRC and expertise from its racing drivers.
Honda confirmed that the Civic Type R HRC Concept is in development for the U.S. market. However, the company has not announced final production specifications, pricing, or an availability date.
2017 Acura NSX GT3 No. 93
The HRC Heritage Racing Program also showcased the restored 2017 Acura NSX GT3 No. 93, wearing its distinctive “Lady Liberty” racing livery.
Identified as Chassis No. 5, the race car is described by HRC as the most successful NSX GT3 of all time, recording 38 class victories across IMSA and SRO competition between 2017 and 2023. Its record also includes two manufacturers' championships, five drivers' titles, and four teams' championships.
The restored NSX GT3 is available for purchase through the HRC Heritage Racing Program.
Hasport Prelude Club Racer
One of the more interesting builds in the HRC display was the Hasport Prelude Club Racer, developed by Hasport Performance for time attack competition.
The Prelude replaces its factory powertrain with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine and six-speed manual transmission sourced from the Honda Civic Type R.
Additional modifications include a custom Borla exhaust system and suspension tuning derived from the Acura Integra Type S TCX race car.
The build also features a livery paying tribute to Hasport’s Prelude Circuit Monster.
For more info, visit Honda Racing Corporation.
