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Honda Civic Type R is back (with turbo)
Hot hatch Honda legend is set to return – and the new Civic Type R will have a turbo engine
The next Honda Civic Type R will not only be the fastest version yet – it’s tipped to be Honda’s first-ever turbo road car. And our sources in Japan say tuning expert Mugen is already well underway with development.
The Type R has already achieved cult status in the UK – Europe’s biggest hot hatch market – thanks to its combination of a high-revving naturally aspirated engine and aggressive styling. But in order to meet emissions regulations, this latest model will tweak the formula slightly.
Instead of the previous 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, it will use a 2.0-litre turbo designed to comply with Euro V emissions regulations. A similar engine will feature in Honda’s 2012 British Touring Car Championship challenger.
Adding a turbo will give more torque lower in the rev range, so a higher gear can be used more often to boost efficiency. Stop-start is also likely to be fitted.
Just as VW hiked power with its latest Golf GTI, so Honda will increase the Type R’s output – but not by much. A figure of 210bhp would allow a 0-62mph time of less than 6.5 seconds and a top speed approaching 150mph.
Based on the new Civic seen at last month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the Type R gets the standard car’s front grille, slim headlights and LED daytime running lights, although most of the bodywork will be uprated.
A front end with large mesh air intakes, a lower chin spoiler and chunky side skirts will boost the visual impact, while a rear diffuser and extended spoiler *aim to increase stability at high speeds. Also helping the car’s balance in corners is the standard Civic’s longer, wider chassis; this should also improve ride comfort and grip.
Don’t expect refinement to match a Mercedes S-Class, however. The Type R has always been an extreme proposition and that’s the way it will stay.
The steering is set to be pin sharp, while the six-speed manual box will use a stubby gearlever for snappy changes. Plus, the suspension will be firm, to cope with track work as well as blasting down B-roads.
In a break from tradition that matches the turbocharged Ford Focus ST – a key competitor for the Type R – Honda will offer the car as a five-door only. Prices are expected to start from around £23,000 when it arrives in 2013.
Link http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...r_is_back.html
Last edited by wynode; 08-10-2011 at 10:16 AM.
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OH dear Sweet Jesus... FINALLY a turbo car.
2003 CL9 5AT *ECU REFLASHED*
CT-E Icebox|Ralco RZ pulleys|K&N filter|DC Header|250cell Cat|Cusco Tower & H Brace| H.Drive Coilovers | Rays RE30 18x8.5 | S/S Brakelines | Rigid Collars
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Thank god!!! Honda woke up after a long sleep
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dislike. No thanks.
Type R is based upon N/A. That's honda's heritage. Stick to what they do best.
If they wanna do a turbo car, at least make it RWD but this Type R will be FWD... Will have a crap load or torque steer and understeer i bet probably... thats if it remains FWD which they most likely will as they will want to keep $$$ down
Rear looks ugly as hell i must say....
Last edited by WATAJK; 08-10-2011 at 10:19 PM.
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They got 210hp+ from the jdm k20a lol. Now same with the turbo?
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well done son... you realised something i did already. Ill be sticking to my K20 thx
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Still imagine the torque from it+ its turbo so a lot more potential
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Originally Posted by dc2r-0636
Still imagine the torque from it+ its turbo so a lot more potential
They're trying to imitate the GTi effect... useable daily hot hatch, it's not he first turbo honda however, theres a K23 in the USA thats a turbo (SUV)
Instead of the previous 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine, it will use a 2.0-litre turbo designed to comply with Euro V emissions regulations. A similar engine will feature in Honda’s 2012 British Touring Car Championship challenger.
Adding a turbo will give more torque lower in the rev range, so a higher gear can be used more often to boost efficiency. Stop-start is also likely to be fitted.
orly?
2003 CL9 5AT *ECU REFLASHED*
CT-E Icebox|Ralco RZ pulleys|K&N filter|DC Header|250cell Cat|Cusco Tower & H Brace| H.Drive Coilovers | Rays RE30 18x8.5 | S/S Brakelines | Rigid Collars
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question is.. Will we get that here in australia?..
A hero is made in the moment, not from questioning the past or fearing what's to come. - Brainiac
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They destroyed the real type R.
Samm928: I must say your the biggest noob kid ever.
that is all.
WTFPWNED
Secretly trying to make my daily into a warrior without my missus knowing...
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tipped to be Honda’s first-ever turbo road car
they had a legend in 1989 with an interesting 'wing' turbo plus the venerable City Turbo in 1982 and later the 'bulldog' City Turbo II.
also an Acura RDX from 2007 in the US.
Car looks good from the front, not sure on the rear. Keen on the turbo but I do agree that a Type R should be a high revving, lightweight, atmo beast.
DA9 LS w/JDM SiR B18C turbo
Looking for older Honda project car pre-1985
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bye bye honda...is this is real, they are trying to humiliate themselves.......they are going to destroy honda's icon, NA vtec
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