Honda Civic Type R

[Mike Jung]

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The Civic Type R four-door is built using “NSX production methods,” Honda says. A hatch model has been launched in England. Alas, there are no plans to bring either here.

Honda unveils Civic sizzler in Japan

Type R sedan's massaged 2.0-litre four-cylinder cranks out 221 hp

April 07, 2007
Gerry Malloy

Honda has just launched a hot Type R version of the Civic sedan in Japan.

It is adorned with a tall rear wing and powered by a normally aspirated, 2.0-litre engine, "specially tuned" to produce 221 hp at 8000 r.p.m.

A six-speed manual transmission is standard.

The four-cylinder is built using what Honda calls "NSX production methods," a reference to the firm's exotic Acura sports car, now in hiatus.

It incorporates a higher compression ratio, improved breathing and an oil sump baffle plate that helps prevent oil starvation at high cornering speeds.

Distinct hood and front fenders, black chrome grille bar, headlight treatment and a special emblem help differentiate the hot rod from lesser models.

Honda offered Type R versions of the previous-gen three-door Civic hatchback in Japan, Europe and other markets.

A new Type R hatch has just begun production in England.

Alas, neither Type R is likely to make it to North America. Problems of cost and emissions will undoubtedly keep them a foreign taste.

But we can hope: write letters to Honda Canada.

The R's intake and exhaust manifolds are tuned for high output and improved torque characteristics over a broad engine speed range.

The high-winding powerplant achieves its torque peak of 159 lb.-ft. at 6,100 r.p.m.

This Honda will definitely haul the mail!

Other features include a lighter, more rigid body shell, tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels and tires, and huge front disc brakes.

Besides that wing, other "newly developed aerodynamic devices" are said to enhance high-speed performance.

Inside, front bucket seats, a unique instrument panel and other trim bits contribute to "an easier and more responsive drive," Honda says.

Wow !
Too bad for North America emissions.

[iceman]

Nonsense. I just saw a Type R Civic the other day


(at least that is what the bigass sticker on the back glass said)

[williamGT]

wow, gotta love the 4ft spoiler.

[Rich]

torque =

[notsoaveragej0e]

sedan =

[bballr4567]

Originally Posted by Rich

torque =

Yea no joke. Wonder what the actual torque curve is like!!!

[zhd1000]

peak hp at 8000 rpm?!?

[GrandAmGT1996]

factor spoiler=

[Cormaster]

Honda's always suck when it comes to torque. Its almost like a trademark... in fact I think the SI is like 205hp/125 ft llbs/torque

[drumking1721]

idk this car is just pretty much

[bigbenSC]

Eh... What we need is for Honda to drop the new turbo 2.4 out of the RDX into the Civic. Sell it for ~24 grand, call it the Type R or CRX or whatever, it would be a hell of a fun car.

[Rich]

yeah, im kind of surprised they didnt go with FI for the type arrgghhh. but theyve been NA in the past right?

[Sleepwalkr]

The "Type R" mark, while its not necessarily Honda's fault, needs to be dropped like a stone. It has been absolutely mauled to a bloody pulp then maimed to death by rycers and teenagers everywhere who feel they need a damn sticker on the back of their 1988 Honda Civic 4-door with their 3 $1k-a-piece chrome wheels and the one spare tire that was their mothers' grocery-getter for 4 years, then sold on the corner lot for $650 by a guy named Big Al's Honest Auto Sales.

Note to Honda: I know its not your fault, but lose the Type R moniker.

[Jake]

Originally Posted by Sleepwalkr

The "Type R" mark, while its not necessarily Honda's fault, needs to be dropped like a stone. It has been absolutely mauled to a bloody pulp then maimed to death by rycers and teenagers everywhere who feel they need a damn sticker on the back of their 1988 Honda Civic 4-door with their 3 $1k-a-piece chrome wheels and the one spare tire that was their mothers' grocery-getter for 4 years, then sold on the corner lot for $650 by a guy named Big Al's Honest Auto Sales.

Note to Honda: I know its not your fault, but lose the Type R moniker.

I think you said it best

[Cormaster]

Originally Posted by Sleepwalkr

The "Type R" mark, while its not necessarily Honda's fault, needs to be dropped like a stone. It has been absolutely mauled to a bloody pulp then maimed to death by rycers and teenagers everywhere who feel they need a damn sticker on the back of their 1988 Honda Civic 4-door with their 3 $1k-a-piece chrome wheels and the one spare tire that was their mothers' grocery-getter for 4 years, then sold on the corner lot for $650 by a guy named Big Al's Honest Auto Sales.

Note to Honda: I know its not your fault, but lose the Type R moniker.

So true. Honestly until this remake of the Civic I hated them, and not because of their design or anything, just because I am sick of seeing these POS 4 door boxy civics with Indy Car wings and 20 inch rims, underbody glow and bass so loud it shakes your car! Not honda's fault either, civics are great, but so abused...

But then again I drive a Cavalier which around here is almost as bad.

[teambeechstreet]

Originally Posted by williamGT

wow, gotta love the 4ft spoiler.

says the guy with chrome ricer altezzas on a grand am

[GregFarz78]

I'd rock it that would be a fun daily commuter that you'd easily get 10+ years out of, honda probably didn't want to go FI b/c the ricer fanbase will be buying this car and they don't want to deal with the morons blowing up their engine

[99blackSE]

I like the Type R hatch over in Europe right now a lot better. Actually their Civic in general is a lot nicer than ours is. Actually, ****, most of Europes cars > our cars.

[timberwoof]

What a choke, uh I mean Joke...

[bigbenSC]

The European Civic hatch is not as nice as the coupe that we get in the States. The hatch is actually derived from the Fit/Jazz platform and uses that cars solid rear axle. The US coupe is the better car except for the hot engine.