Honda takes all the wraps off 306 hp Civic Type-R

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Powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC motor, the new hot-Civic has already claimed the title of fastest front drive production car around the Nurburgring Nordschelife from <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/renault-megane-rs-275-trphy-r-nurburgring-front-drive-record/32585/" target="_blank">Renault</a>, and Honda is also claiming that the car is the quickest front-drive hot-hatch in the sprint to 100 km/h.</p> <ul id="gallery_images"> <li><a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-civic-type-r-full-details/36488/pictures#1" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317004814im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/honda-civic-type-r-25.jpg" title="The new Civic Type-R makes the move to turbocharging" alt="The new Civic Type-R makes the move to turbocharging"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-civic-type-r-full-details/36488/pictures#2" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317004814im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/honda-civic-type-r-26.jpg" title="Aerodynamics has governed much of the Type-R's design " alt="Aerodynamics has governed much of the Type-R's design "/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-civic-type-r-full-details/36488/pictures#3" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317004814im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/honda-civic-type-r-24.jpg" title="Inside, the Type-R is set up for road and track work" alt="Inside, the Type-R is set up for road and track work"/></a></li> <li><a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-civic-type-r-full-details/36488/pictures#4" class="image"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317004814im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/honda-civic-type-r-27.jpg" title="Red and black is the motif that Honda has stuck with inside the new Type-R " alt="Red and black is the motif that Honda has stuck with inside the new Type-R "/></a></li> <li id="view_all"><a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-civic-type-r-full-details/36488/pictures" class="blue">View all<br/></a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> <p>The Type-R is the first Honda to be fitted with the brand’s new 2.0-liter VTEC turbo engine, which produces 228 kW (306 hp) at 6500 rpm. The big change over the old, naturally aspirated Type-R is the engine’s torque: whereas the old car produced its 193 Nm at a lofty 5600 rpm, the new car puts out a thumping 400 Nm from just 2500 rpm thanks to the move to turbocharging.</p> <p>The new Type-R’s performance is also in another league to that of its predecessor. The 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint takes just 5.7 seconds, and top speed is capped at 270 km/h, quicker than the Renault Megane R.S 275.</p> <div class="article_img"><a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-civic-type-r-full-details/36488/pictures#22" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317004814im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/honda-civic-type-r-47.jpg" width="" alt="The Type-R on the floor at the Geneva Motor Show"/></a></div> <p>While the Type-R’s pace is arresting, the first thing most people will notice about Honda’s new hot-hatch is the styling. The Civic’s wild aero package includes a huge rear wing designed to provide maximum downforce without causing significant drag, while the front bumper has been designed to reduce turbulence around the front wheels for better high-speed stability. The Type-R’s underbody is almost fully flat too, helping to suck the car onto the road at higher speeds.</p> <p>The whole package sits on lightweight 19-inch wheels wrapped in 235/35 tires developed specifically for the Type-R, while four piston Brembo brake calipers clamp on 350 mm drilled discs at the front wheels.</p> <div class="article_img"><a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-civic-type-r-full-details/36488/pictures#9" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317004814im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/honda-civic-type-r-34.jpg" width="" alt="Lightweight alloy wheels are a part of the Type-R package"/></a></div> <p>To keep the Civic Type-R stable under heavy acceleration and braking, Honda has equipped it with a brand new adaptive damping system that's also claimed to allow for a comfortable ride around town. Because all of the Type-R’s power is sent to the front wheels, Honda has worked hard to curb torque steer – the car’s new Dual Axis Front Suspension system has been designed to reduce torque steer by 50 percent compared to the system on tamer Civics. At the rear, the new Type-R makes use of a torsion beam system.</p> <p>Drivers can modify the behavior of the car’s power delivery, electric power steering dampers by pressing the car’s +R "racetrack" button.</p> <p>Inside, the Type-R’s interior design doesn’t stray far from the formula set by fast Hondas of the past. Suede-effect trimmed sports seats and a machined aluminum gearknob are both cues that featured on the last car.</p> <div class="article_img"><a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/honda-civic-type-r-full-details/36488/pictures#21" target="_blank"><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150317004814im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/honda-civic-type-r-30.jpg" width="" alt="Honda claims the Type-R is the fastest front-drive hot-hatch to 100 km/h "/></a></div> <p>The Type-R will go on sale in Europe this summer with a starting price expected to be around £30,000. 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After growing up with a passion for cars and a love of writing, he decided to combine the two and started covering all things automotive for Gizmag. When he’s got a spare moment, you can usually find him freezing himself silly in search of fresh powder to ski.   <a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/author/scott-collie/">All articles by Scott Collie</a> <span id="author_byline_links">   </span> <br class="clear_both"> </div>  <div id="tags"> <span class="title">Tags</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <ul> <li>» <a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/honda/" rel="tag">Honda</a></li> <li>» <a href="/web/20150317004814/http://www.gizmag.com/tag/hot-hatch/" rel="tag">Hot hatch</a></li> </ul> <div class="clear_both"></div> </div> </div> <div id="bing_unit"></div>  <span class="title" id="comments">11 Comments</span> <div class="dotsontop"> <div id="comment-369937" class="a_comment"> <p>Oh dear God, please put all the wraps back on. Ugliest car ever since the Pontiac Aztec. And that's saying a lot considering what has been released by Toyota over the past year. </p> <span class="name">Scott Satellite</span><br> <span class="date"> 15th March, 2015 @ 04:41 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-369949" class="a_comment"> <p>bring it to the US honda! </p> <span class="name">Michael Wilson</span><br> <span class="date"> 15th March, 2015 @ 07:47 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-369964" class="a_comment"> <p>They managed to make it look incredibly dull then? What is wrong with Honda's design studio (the concept NSX aside, of course)? </p> <span class="name">LikelyLad</span><br> <span class="date"> 16th March, 2015 @ 01:04 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-370018" class="a_comment"> <p>no one want's to say it (since it is a type r), but it definitely borrowed it's body from a egg shaped prius, lol </p> <span class="name">Ahmei Thao</span><br> <span class="date"> 16th March, 2015 @ 04:40 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-370057" class="a_comment"> <p>Don't care how good the computers & diffs are. There is just no way I want that level of torque on a front wheel drive car. </p> <span class="name">JPAR</span><br> <span class="date"> 16th March, 2015 @ 09:01 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-370099" class="a_comment"> <p>Didnt someone do a test and put the maximum HP that you want in a FWD car is like 250? Accelerating out of an apex with this will surely put you into the wall or off a cliff </p> <span class="name">canderso</span><br> <span class="date"> 16th March, 2015 @ 11:18 am PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-370114" class="a_comment"> <p>A bit high priced for slapping a turbo onto a Civic, what was intended as a commuter car, hence the name. I love the idea of extra horsepower but in this economy, who is the market? And the styling? Prius meets Lambo. </p> <span class="name">Kevin Ritchey</span><br> <span class="date"> 16th March, 2015 @ 01:11 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-370123" class="a_comment"> <p>Speed and more useless speed contributing nothing to the betterment of our world. I'd much rather see a "performance" Honda that can do 200mpg at a stripped down 10,000 price tag. Now that's performance in your wallet and the environment. </p> <span class="name">plandy</span><br> <span class="date"> 16th March, 2015 @ 01:44 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-370129" class="a_comment"> <p>You guys are so negative! Who's gonna listen to you anyways? Unless you are a car engineer, quit taking stabs at the new Type R. If you don't like it... build one better. Oh wait you can't. </p> <span class="name">Richter</span><br> <span class="date"> 16th March, 2015 @ 02:07 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-370141" class="a_comment"> <p>You people have to remember, This car is for those who enjoy tuning and drag racing. If you do not like it bug off. I absolutely love the honda motor company and as far its been the best car development in the industry. Now please bring this hot sexy lady to the USA. I WANT TO TEST DRIVE OF IT. </p> <span class="name">Type R</span><br> <span class="date"> 16th March, 2015 @ 02:24 pm PDT</span> </div> <div id="comment-370153" class="a_comment"> <p>Too bad it doesn't have AWD, what a dealbreaker. 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