Honda unveils 1,300-HP hybrid Passport Baja Spec trophy truck

Honda Racing Corporation US (HRC US) has unveiled the Honda Passport Baja Spec, a high-performance trophy truck designed to compete in the SCORE World Desert Championship. Developed in collaboration with Mason Motorsports, the vehicle is set to become the first hybrid to compete in the championship’s premier Trophy Truck class.

The truck features a mid-mounted 2.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine, derived from the Acura ARX-06 GTP endurance racer, paired with an 800V high-voltage hybrid system. This powertrain produces over 1,300 horsepower, exceeding the output of the large-displacement V8 engines typically dominant in the category. The hybrid system utilizes lightweight pouch-style battery cells, similar to those used in previous generations of Formula 1 technology.

Technical specifications include a Mason Motorsports Gen 2 chassis, a specialized five-speed transmission, and advanced electronic controls such as dual-axle brake-by-wire, adaptive traction control, and AI-assisted power deployment. The vehicle will be officially showcased at the 2026 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Two-time Baja 1000 champion Bryce Menzies and Menzies Motorsports will pilot the truck. The vehicle is scheduled to make its competitive debut at the Baja 500 in June 2027, with the ultimate goal of securing an overall victory at the Baja 1000.