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the feel of racing with the comfort of a stylish road
car, the new Honda Civic Type R is a perfect combination
of power, handling and control.
The power and heritage of the 2.0 litre DOHC i-VTEC
engine becomes apparent when it smoothly delivers
148 kW of power at 7800 rpm. It’s all made possible
by Honda’s VTEC technology which delivers extra
power while maintaining low emissions and enviable
fuel efficiency. All of which is mated to a close-ratio,
6-speed, manual gearbox with a high performance clutch.
Extracting the maximum performance from every component
makes a Type R truly unique. Low friction, high
compression pistons, hand-finished gas ports, a large
diameter exhaust system, lightweight con-rods and a fully
balanced crankshaft for smooth running at high rpm, make
for one of the most potent, naturally-aspirated engines
ever built.
Free-revving, ferociously powerful, yet remarkably
compliant and refined, they’re the heart, soul
and voice of every Type R.
The Type R chassis has been designed to respond immediately to
the driver’s command. By using a MacPherson strut
at the front and a rear torsion beam configuration at
the back the new Civic Type R enjoys the optimum balance
between weight and performance.
The result is sharp, responsive steering, stability
and rigidity during cornering and the maintenence of
a level of ride comfort that makes it easy to drive -
every day.
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