Honda, as we reported earlier, is going to show off – for the first time ever – a fully functional prototype of the new NSX ahead of the Mid-Ohio Indy race next weekend. Now as a sort of teaser they released a short video of the car going for a spin around a wet track. Obviously, because the car is in America, it is wearing the Acura badge.

The footage is only 18 seconds long, but it does reveal some facts about the new NSX’s performance:

First thing you notice is the dirty, racing car-like soundtrack. We certainly hope it is not dubbed – easy Honda, just kidding – but it is quite amazing for a twin-turbo V6 engine, and a hybrid one no less.

The other thing that is quite baffling is the car’s ability to pull off massive powerslides. Now, we realize that the track is wet, but a four-wheel-drive car – and one with Honda’s SH-AWD no less – should not be so drifty. Not that it is a bad thing. After all, Honda calls their system Super Handling All Wheel Drive.

The new NSX sure seems very interesting. It seems to be caring more about the fun aspects of driving like handling and noise and styling, rather than grip, lap times, and the Nurburgring. We love that about it. That is what you would expect from the successor of a car admired by the great Ayrton Senna.