Acura is set to go racing in the near future with a track-prepped version of its new ILX compact premium sedan.

Looking nothing like the Civic on which it’s based, this ILX Endurance Racer is one of the highlights of the Honda/Acura booth at this year’s SEMA Show.

For more on the extent of the modifications and where Acura intends to race this new machine, watch the video below.

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GALLERY: Acura ILX Endurance Racer

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