by In Switzerland, the legendary Honda NSX served as the basis for a replica of the Ferrari 360.
The owner wanted a reliable car, similar to a Ferrari, without the high maintenance costs.
This unique replica is offered for sale at a price similar to real Ferraris.
Few cars from the 1990s can combine supercar capability with practicality for everyday use, like the original NSX. Sold under the Acura brand in North America, the NSX quickly gained a reputation as one of the most balanced and desirable cars of its time, highly praised not only for speed and driving prowess but also for reliability that was practically unbreakable. It’s a car that collectors and purists still seek.
At launch, the press often called it ‘a poor man’s Ferrari.’ The comparison was logical: mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, supercar capabilities, and a price that didn’t require offshore accounts to justify. Of course, most people understood this nickname as a figurative expression – except, it seems, for one Swiss owner who decided to take this idea literally.
The Ferrari That Isn’t
This particular NSX, which we found for sale, is the result of that mission. According to the listing, the goal was not just to create a cheap Ferrari analogue. Instead, the owner sought to have a car that wouldn’t leave him stranded or rid him of funds with shady bills. It needed to be reliable enough for daily driving, save money, maintain the performance of its Italian counterpart, and sound just as good doing it.
The NSX was the only vehicle that met all these requirements. Its placement between the axles and dimensions were very similar to the Ferrari 360 Modena, making it the perfect candidate. Although today a manual NSX might bring more money than a Ferrari 360 on the secondary market, 18 years ago, when this conversion took place, the situation was quite different.
As strange as the idea sounds to enthusiasts, the execution is surprisingly well done. The builder didn’t rely solely on imitation parts; mirror caps and LED blocks were obtained to maintain authenticity. The bodywork is fully transformed to resemble the 360, although the distinct NSX greening is still visible. It rides on a set of original Work Meister S1 alloy wheels (17 inches in front, 18 inches in the rear) that complement the updated exterior.
Inside, the interior has been reorganized with attention to detail. Elegant leather and red Alcantara wrap the seats, with the prestigious Ferrari horse logo on the seat backs. Titanium door sills bear the original Swiss Honda plates, and other embellishments include a Momo steering wheel, an infotainment system aftermarket upgrade, and carbon-style accents on the center console and dashboard.
Under the Surface
Dubbing it the ‘Ferrari 361,’ the car’s name references its inspiration and conveniently matches the last three digits of the NSX chassis number (00T000361). While it may not have the V8 engine power of a Ferrari, its naturally aspirated 3.0-liter VTEC V6 has been tuned to a solid 296 horsepower (221 kW / 300 PS). The power is sent to the rear wheels through a manual transmission, and a stainless steel valve exhaust system is installed to ensure the soundtrack holds up.
According to Mobile, the converted NSX into Ferrari has covered 98,562 km (approximately 61,244 miles) and remains in
