“R” you ready?

The all-new 2017 Honda Civic Type R has made its debut! It is everything you thought it would be and more. With a 2.0-liter i-VTEC Turbocharged Engine that is exclusive to the Civic Type R, kicking out 306 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque, it will make it challenging to not press a little harder on the gas pedal than normal.

“We promised the most ambitious, sportiest Civic lineup ever and we’re delivering on that promise with each new Civic,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president and general manager of the Honda Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “For the first time ever in America, Honda fans and enthusiasts will have access to the ultimate in Civic performance in the form of the new Type R.” (Honda News, September 2016) If that isn’t enough to get your heart racing, take a peek below as we compare its features to those of the beloved Civic Hatchback.

Based on the low and wide proportion of the new Civic Hatchback, the Civic Type R Prototype is enhanced by muscular body styling and modifications to aid aerodynamic performance. The exterior is wrapped in a highly reflective, finely-grained brushed aluminum-effect finish, which is unique to the prototype car. At the front, the aggressive fascia is accentuated with a winged carbon fiber splitter and sporty red accent line. Additional slatted ducts add width to the fascia, and diamond-mesh inserts fill the sculpted air intakes. Honda’s iconic red “H” badge, which adorns all Type R models, sits prominently on the front grille at the nose of the car. There is a new intake on the hood, with an air scoop sited centrally in a trapezoidal recess. Smoked lenses for the LED headlights, indicators and side indicator repeater lights reflect the Type R Prototype’s more aggressive character.

Contact us to speak with one of our Honda specialists about the new Honda Civic Type R.

Sources:

Honda News, September 2016

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