HONDA

CIVIC TYPE R

The goals: To produce the fastest front-wheel-drive production automobile. To polish the performance fundamentals of an automobile―moving, turning and braking―to an unsurpassed brilliance and offer a driving feel like none other, both on the circuit and on the road. These goals are fulfilled in the all-new Civic Type R. The exterior design combines sports car appeal with aerodynamic performance. Under the hood, a new “2.0 L VTEC Turbo engine” combines Honda’s original VTEC direct injection technology with turbocharging to deliver maximum output of 228 kW (310 PS) and maximum torque of 400 N•m (40.8 kgf•m)―the highest engine performance specifications in Civic Type R history. A 6-speed manual transmission brings out the best performance from this mighty powerplant.