For lovers of Japanese sports car was the visit of the Honda stand at the Geneva Motor Show 2015 clear must. Besides the new NSX, the Japanese presented the new Civic Type R.
Already visually demonstrates the Honda Civic Type R that he not only wants to play. An extremely sporty cockpit with small sports steering wheel and motorsport consistent half bucket seats, and a martial front and rear design indicate its true destiny: the Honda Civic Type R will be a serious athlete.
The Civic Type R is powered by a new 2.0-VTEC Turbo petrol engine with direct injection, the whopping 310 hp at 6,500 min-1 and a maximum torque of 400 Nm at 2,500 min-1 supplies. Compared to its competitors such as Renault Mégane RS, Opel Astra OPC or Seat Leon Cupra hot Civic is not only more powerful. Also longitudinal dynamics of the Japanese is a quite potent opponents. It accelerates in just 5.7 seconds from zero to a hundred things. No more driving is only at 270 km / h.
A dual-axis front suspension is designed to help bring the power of front-wheel drive on the road - and reduce disruptive impact on the steering drive. Has been specifically developed a new adaptive damper system with four basic settings. It adjusts the damping force of the wheels continuously to the driving conditions and to ensure such a good roadholding and stable handling.
The new, rugged 19-inch alloy wheels are exclusively available for the Type R and complete the new design elements. In combination with specially developed for the Type R 235 / 35R19 tires fill the wheel arches perfectly.
The Civic Type R is equipped with a powerful Brembo brakes, which was also specially developed for the powerhouse. Four-piston calipers transferred to the front edges of the braking force on perforated 350 mm disc brakes.
As Honda has announced that the aerodynamic properties of the Civic Type R were refined in the context of intensive development work and subjected to extensive analysis and testing. In addition to computer-based CFD modeling wind tunnel tests were conducted at the site of Honda Racing Development in Sakura, which is also used by the Formula 1 team of engineers for engine development. In addition, the Honda Civic Type R a tight development program has undergone on the road and the race track - including on the Formula 1 Circuit in Suzuka, on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring and on our own test track in Takasu.
A new, almost completely flat underbody to improve the undercurrent beneath the vehicle and work together with the rear diffuser for optimum output. The rear wing was redesigned based on the Civic Type R Concept. In terms of shape, height and angle of the rear wing fins the results of the prototype testing in the design to produce additional contact pressure, without increasing the air drag at high speed too much. The wide front splitter and side skirts are sharply drawn also contribute to the optimization of the flow behavior.
The new Civic Type R first to feature the new "+ R" mode, which is activated by pressing a button and to increase the responsiveness of various powertrain and chassis systems. The result is an even more intense driving experience: The "+ R" mode is designed for the racetrack and he shall prepare racing enthusiasts delight in the first place. The "+ R" mode will cause an even more dynamic engine response and a more aggressive and more performance torque distribution.
In summer, the Honda Civic Type R rolls to the friendly Honda dealer. Choose from five distinctive color options. Besides Championship White - a painting that already graced several generations of successful cult model - the colors Crystal Black Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Brilliant Blue Metallic Sporty and Milano Red are available.