[UPDATE: The Honda Civic Type R Sedan has been launched in Malaysia. Click here for details.]
The sedan version of Honda’s new Honda Civic Type R will go on sale in Japan beginning today, Friday March 30th 2007. Key features include the high performance high revving K20A 2.0 litre normally aspirated engine found in the Europrean Civic Type R hatch mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, a torque-sensitive helical LSD, large 18 inch wheels providing a peek at the huge 17 inch disc brakes with 4-pot Brembo calipers behind them, as well as a sporty bodykit. The bodykit includes a new bonnet design with a more prominent dome. Suspension has also been tuned for sporty performance and features thicker stabilizer bars.
Interior enhancements over the normal sedan include a new black color scheme, bucket seats exclusively designed for the Civic Type R Sedan, a new dash featuring i-VTEC engine revolution indicator alerts, a small-diameter leather-wrapped oval steering wheel, an aluminum ball-type shift knob, a short stroke sports shift linkage, metal sports-type pedals and footrest, and a button-type engine starter.
In this edition, the K20A revs all the way up to 8,000rpm with an output of 225 PS, and churns out a peak of 215Nm of torque at 6,100rpm. Throttle activation is via drive-by-wire, and the intake and exhaust manifolds are tuned for high revolution engine output. The 6-speed gearbox ratios are perfectly matched to the rev range and torque curve, as can be seen from the gear position, revolution and torque curve chart after the jump. It also sports a highly rigid aluminum transmission case and a baffle plate to mitigate oil starvation during high speed cornering.
Check out more photos and interesting graphs after the jump.
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Comments show strong enthusiasm for the 2007 Honda Civic Type R Sedan, praising its design, performance, and modifications. Many are eager for its official release in Malaysia, with estimated prices around RM213,000, but some express concern about import restrictions and fuel quality issues affecting availability. Enthusiasts discuss its sporty appearance, engine power, and potential for upgrades, with some comparing it favorably to other Honda models and European cars. There is disappointment that Honda Malaysia has not officially brought in the Type R, especially given the car’s performance potential and the high octane fuel requirement. Overall, the comments reflect admiration and longing for the car, but also frustration about import limitations and market access.