Civic Type R Prototype Named Official Car For F1 Japan Grand Prix

[Seiken]

Maybe we'll be getting this sedan type-r instead of the hatch type-r

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=618960

Honda Motor Co, Ltd., today announced that the prototype 4-door Civic Type R, the sports version of the Honda Civic, has been selected as the official car for the 2006 F1 Japan Grand Prix, to be held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan, October 6-8, 2006. A production model, currently under development, is scheduled for release in Japan in spring 2007.
The 4-door Civic Type R prototype, fitted with a 2.0l DOHC i-VTEC engine with an output in excess of 220PS and a specially tuned sport suspension, delivers exhilarating driving performance in keeping with its bold, dynamic styling.
In addition to serving as the official car (red flag car) for the F1 Japan Grand Prix, the Civic R prototype will also be on display at Honda’s exhibit at Suzuka Circuit. Civic Type R Prototype (4-door) Specifications
Engine: 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC
Output: Over 220PS
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4,540 x 1,1771 x 1,425mm

[sitta]

no production model yet... i still like the uk typeR better but if this is coming to Australia, i dont mind either

[Malenic1981]

-Just saw this, it would be good if we get it, I like the UK model better but this would do me as well

[Nugget02]

phooooaaaa...... *faints*

[j3z3z]

id take the uks
2dr hotness

[aaronng]

I'd take the UK model, but this 4 door might sway small families to join the R. But... imagine coming up to an R on the street and you look in their car and see a family of 4. It's like me in the Euro looking into another one and seeing a 60+ year old dude/dudette driving it....

[SPEEDCORE]

As much as I like the idea of 2 door hatch being the essence of a CTR.... that 4 door grew on me in like 5 seconds.

I see this as more of a goer for the Honda AU execs to agree upon... ie. I can see where they could fit this into the Australian market alot easier than the 2 door varient. That being said.. would like to see both sold in AU... simply to keep everyone happy and variety is a good thing.

[aaronng]

It works in white. But how will the business case go though? Built in Thailand, ship to Japan to put in a k20z and then back to Australia?

Or fully built in Japan? Someone in Japan needs to check their VIN to see the country of manufacture of their regular Civics.

[|N|]

that ll be my next car ftw

[Q_ball]

How arousing...

[tseesinngwailo]

Much easier to sell the wife on a 4 door hahaha, i LOVE this, please please Mr Honda AU please bring this out! I dont want Honda AU to be thought of as a pretend sporty maker, I hate to think of the day people say Civic like they do Camry...

[SlobberGoat]

no chance. Honda AU executives are all limp-wristed (and have been for quite some time)

The only thing that might coerce them is if the current batch of hot-hatches (being sold by other manufacturers) sell well.... and then they'd do it more to prop up their own bonuses rather than OFFERING a decent car to the paying public.....