That just gives us time to get money sorted out.
I hope they bring the S660 here too.
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a250 amg is 250kw tho :/ different ball game.
I read somewhere that the type r is quicker around the nurburgring than the amg
Boo-urns 2016! :(
Still going to be super exciting when it comes out though! :D
By that stage the mark 7 golf r should be available for $50k second hand
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Hopefully the finished product doesn't look like this:
http://m.motoring.com.au/news/small-...burgring-45462
Is the auto transmission OK? or is it crap like the 5th gen preludes gearbox?
"Its outdated automatic transmissions will also be replaced in most cases by new-generation CVTs, although performance versions will get an impressive new eight-ratio DCT with paddles and an industry-first torque converter (generally the province of single-clutch units) to smoothen take-offs at low speeds.
In terms of new engines, while the hardcore 206kW/400Nm 2.0-litre direct-injection VTEC turbo destined for the reborn Civic Type R in 2015 is the star of the show, new ‘downsized’ 1.0-litre three-cylinder and 1.5-litre four-cylinder VTEC turbo units are arguably bigger news still.
We drove a Civic hatch mule fitted with this engine, matched with a six-speed manual gearbox, but a CVT version will be available from the get-go. The car pulled with gusto from 1500rpm, and had the hatch hustling at close to 200km/h on the straight of our closed circuit. "
http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mell...257C2800085DB9
The delay only looks bad on Honda, this now gives competition time to make something better. Why deliver today's technology tomorrow.
They (Honda), are most likely banking on the fanboys staying loyal and buying the "iconic" race-bred type r platform models regardless of the time of production. That being said, I feel thr delay in production might be potentially negated if the new type r is competitively priced (fingers crossed). Either way, im getting back into the market for an s2k to satisfy dem vtec feels ive been missing.
276hp fwd
no thanks
kudos for honda going with boost tho :thumbsup: