Overview

• The Prelude‑GT prototype was unveiled at Sportsland Sugo and is scheduled for an immediate shakedown there before a full winter testing program.
• Honda confirmed the Civic Type R‑GT will be retired at season’s end after limited results, with the Prelude‑based entry set to debut at Okayama on April 11–12, 2026.
• Project lead Masahiro Saeki said switching now lets Honda exploit new aero freedom in 2026 rather than wait years for another development window.
• Honda is expected to be the only GT500 manufacturer introducing a new base model for 2026, as Toyota and Nissan continue with the GR Supra and Z NISMO platforms.
• Images and reporting indicate a carbon‑bodied, rear‑wheel‑drive GT500 silhouette likely aligned to class norms (~2.0‑liter turbo, ~650 hp), with final technical specs and driver lineups still to come.