Papecraft Love: The Lightest Honda NSX Super GT, Ever

The racing version of the Honda NSX for the Japanese Super GT series is on its way out as it will be replaced by the new HSV-10 GT that we told you about earlier today, but the supercar still holds a special place in the hearts of Honda fans.

Among the many displays at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010 was a real-life size example of the Epson Nakajima Racing Honda NSX built entirely out of cardboard and paper. Awesome to say the least. Full photo gallery after the jump.

Motorshow photos by Phil Alex with the help of friends Mike and Aaron

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Tokyo 2010: Mach Girl's ATV-Based Mini Lamborghini Murcielago

If your first though upon seeing this comic-esque baby Lamborghini Murcileago Gallardo was that it was somehow related to the famous Japanese cartoon series "Speed Racer", then you're pretty much right and you should give yourself a pat on the back. See, the quad-bike-based Lamborghini replica was crafted in honor of "Mach Girl", a TV series spin-off based on the original Speed Racer anime that was released in Japan a couple of years ago. High-res pictures after the jump.

Photos by Phil Alex with the help of friends Mike and Aaron

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Tokyo 2010: Lexus IS F Circuit Club Sport Concept

Lexus' offerings for the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon included a lightweight concept version of the firm's performance-minded sports sedan. Dubbed IS F Circuit Club Sport or CCS for short, the prototype Lexus comes in an attention-grabbing bright orange finish and more carbon fiber than a NASA warehouse.

And we're talking about a lot of carbon fiber as the lightweight material is used for the newly designed hood, rooftop, rear wing, exterior mirrors, trunk, front spoiler lips, right down to the rear diffuser.

The same material is also found on the Lexus IS F's engine cover as well as in the interior on the door panels, center and lower console, steering wheel trim, and the transmission lever.

Unfortunately, Lexus did reveal the weight gains from the extensive use of carbon fiber parts on the sports car.

Other mods include the forged magnesium wheels and sport tires, high-performance carbon ceramic brakes, sport suspension, new exhaust system with a titanium sports muffler and the two-tone bucket seats inside.

Lexus said that the standard IS F's 5.0-liter V8 engine with 423HP (in JDM spec) has been left intact.

Photos by Phil Alex with the help of friends Mike and Aaron

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Nissan to Show Nine Models at Tokyo Auto Salon, Including Skyline Sports Sporty Package and 2010 GT-R Nismo

Nissan, together with Autech Japan and NIMSO have announced that they will be displaying a total of nine models equipped with the latest custom and after-market parts at Japan's equivalent of the U.S. SEMA Show and Europe's Essen Motor Show in Germany, the Tokyo Auto Salon to be held from January 15-17, 2010 at the Makuhari Messe.

Nissan's range of standard road cars stylized with the latest factory aero body-kits will include the Roox Highway Urban Selection and the 2010 Skyline Coupe and Sedan facelift equipped with the Japanese firm's new Sporty Package.

Autech Japan will show its Rider Series comprising of the Nissan Serena, Cube and Note cars.

Last but certainly not least, NISMO plans to exhibit the Xanavi GT-R race car, the Fairlady Z Version NISMO (370Z) and the 2010 GT-R model with the Club Sport Package and the newly developed "NISMO Data Logger Kit", which it says, makes it possible for the driver to download their driving data via USB and view it on a computer.

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