No guessing needed. It’s plain to see that this is the next-generation Honda Civic Type R Hatchback on test. Snapped in sunny Spain, the Civic Type R prototype is significantly more aggressive than the already overtly sporty standard Civic hatch, which was officially revealed last month.
Looking at the standard turbocharged Civic Hatchback, you’d think that it would be hard to “outsport” it in appearance, but Honda has managed to do so, just. The front bumpers with the large air intakes remain, but this Type R mule has vertical vents at the edges – and as a result, a slightly altered position for the fog lamps. The grille and LED headlamps appear similar to those on the regular hatch (and our sedan), but there’s a bonnet scoop here.
The Type R is wearing an all-round bodykit that includes bumper canards and side skirts, and the blistered front wings have a full length vent, visible from the rear shots. The standard hatch wears 18-inch rims, so a Type R has to go 19 – the shoes here are the 19s from the current FK2R. Big brakes and red Brembo calipers are clearly visible.
At the back, the Type R will get a big rear spoiler in the style of the current CTR. No need for a spoiler on the top of the hatch as on the standard car, but there are two flaps here, possibly for aero purposes. Sport and Sport Touring variants of the regular hatch get a high-flow centre exhaust system with twin pipes, and Honda is experimenting with a third hole for the Type R, supercar-style.
A few of the shots give a peek into the cabin and red seats are present. Red will of course be the main theme inside, following the Type R trend.
Today’s Civic Type R is powered by a 2.0 litre direct-injection DOHC VTEC Turbo engine with 310 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Power goes to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The hot hatch does the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds before hitting 269 km/h max. Those are the figures the next Type R will have to top. Would a Paris debut later this month be too soon?
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310ps Type-R but unable to beat Golf GTI Club edition in simple drag race. How to compete with Golf R and C45 AMG?
This New Civic Type R will be a nightmare for the German Hatches!!
mimpi ke kamu?
Lol its still FWD car, cannot be compare to those RWD/AWD
GOLF GTi , Focus ST , Megane Cup is the real rival for CTR.
well for Golf GTi clubsport rival is … wait for it ….. Type R mugen edition , next will come in line ;)
same as the old FD2R & FD2RR
The body has grown significantly. Let’s see this new Type-R can do faster than the Golf GTI Clubsport S on Nurburgring
Karam, U are right if U want to split hair. I believe he is comparing in terms of price & power ie 200k plus & 300 plus hp.
Honestly speaking, how many of us actually drive one in order to give an accurate & without bias reporting !?
It is not easy to drive one of these hot hatches without being responsible. It is intoxicating & addictive to drive.
Only an expert can give an accurate comment while we mortals can only salivate & ogle at its beauty.
The Golf GTI Clubsport is still slower around the track compared to the current Civic Type R, although no doubt it’s a more practical car..
Mimpi ke atuk? GTI Clubsport dah hancurkan rekod Nurburgring Civic Type-R la
the 1 that broke the record is the GOLF GTi Clubsport S , not GOLF GTi Clubsport.
4000 pound more pricy than the Type R
that is RM20,000 more.
Type R trump the GTi Clubsport easily on track
(about the same price as CTR) but not the GTi Clubsport S
“A45” AMG
VW Golf GTI > all
add on some info yeah ,,, Real man drive on track
BTW, Nurburgring lap times
GTI Clubsport S 7.49.21
Civic Type R 7.50.63
Megane RS 275 Trophy 7.54.36
*honorable mention,Seat Leon Cupra 280 DSG – 7.54.80
Megane RS 265 Trophy 8.07.97
A45 AMG 8.10.00
Golf R mk7 8.14.00
Focus RS – dont bother lap record ;p
somemore info on the Clubsport S is the upgrade on the Clubsport where the Clubsport is the upgrade of normal GTi.
its like FD2R , FD2RR (mugen RR) , FD2RR (mugen RR advance) ;D
best FWD based on track record is the Golf GTi Clubsport S. CTR still just stock car, not yet tuned or modified by their official tuners – Mugen.
only about a second difference between them.
What if there are a version of new CTR mugen ?
will it beat the Clubsport S ? or another tuned up lightweight version new CTR Mugen RR needed to battle with the CLubsport S.
cheers mate. Nurburgring rockks……
CTR stock configuration already lap-attack oriented. GTI Clubsport S only wanted to show their muscle. Avoided the extreme approach as the CTR, tweaking a comfort and practical day-to-day hot hatch to beat the record.
Considering a car with the best of both worlds, the crown still goes to GTI Clubsport S.
#CheckLight
lol
Untested Biza > all camo tested cars.
No need wait until Matt Damon comes home from Mars
No type R will come to Msia
Cuz honda afraid my Biza will smoke it
seen a few Honda City with Type R sticker. 310ps
Manual. ~yawn
For outrageous exterior looks, Type R is the hot hatch to go.
Stop dreaming, start saving.
But but but Honda is the Power of Dreams woh!