Honda unveils 1,300 hp hybrid Trophy Truck

Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) has revealed the Honda Passport Baja Spec, a hybrid Trophy Truck designed for extreme desert racing. The vehicle features a 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine paired with an 800-volt electrical architecture, producing over 1,300 horsepower. This power output exceeds the performance of the 9.0-liter atmospheric V8 engines typically used in the category.

The thermal component of the powertrain is derived from the Acura ARX-06 GTP endurance prototype. The hybrid system utilizes Formula 1-style pouch battery cells housed in a lightweight carbon fiber casing, developed and manufactured in Santa Clarita, California.

Developed in collaboration with Mason Motorsports, the vehicle incorporates advanced electronics, including AI-driven power management, adaptive traction control, and a dual-axle brake-by-wire system. The Passport Baja Spec is intended to compete in upcoming events such as the Baja 500 and the Baja 1000.