Honda JNC1 engine
The Honda JNC1 engine is a bespoke 3.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine, designed and produced by Honda for the second generation Honda NSX (NC1).
Overview
The JNC1 engine is built in Honda's Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio and takes around five hours to complete. The 75° cylinder angle gives the engine its unique design so that the engine stays below the level of the rear tires, lowering the center of gravity. Cosworth sandcasted the block and cylinder heads, while the pistons are cast aluminium.The engine is mated to a 9-speed dual clutch transmission in the rear. There are three electric motors, two in the front and one in the rear. The Twin Motor Unit is mounted on the front wheels providing while the rear motor produces. The TMU features torque vectoring on the front wheels, creating a yaw moment during cornering by sending more torque to the outside wheel and less negative torque to the inside wheel. When exiting a corner, positive torque is applied for faster acceleration.