2015 Civic Type R will make 'at least' 276 hp from 2.0L turbo
10-02-14, 06:52 AM
#65
Honda’s Lineup of Pre-Production Concepts Is Spearheaded by the Civic Type R
Along the updated Civic lineup, Honda has brought to Paris quite a few pre-production prototypes: there’s the HR-V, CR-V, Jazz and the Civic Type R.
The latter is the undisputed star of Honda’s Paris Auto Show booth, previewing what Honda calls “the most extreme and high-performing Type R yet.” The production car will arrive in European showrooms next year with a turbocharged 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine producing more than 280 PS (276hp).
Honda projects the new hot hatch “will deliver unmatched performance compared to any previous Type R car” including the “iconic performance-oriented versions of the Integra, Accord and even the NSX.” Honda will keep it traditional with the new Type R, as the engine will be linked to a six-speed manual transmission.
Alongside the Civic Type R, Honda also brought to Paris the pre-production versions of the HR-V and CR-V crossovers, and the Jazz supermini. The HR-V will debut two new engines, a 1.5-liter petrol and 1.6-liter diesel. Both units will be linked to a standard six-speed manual gearbox, with the 1.5L i-VTEC petrol to also be offered with a semi-automatic CVT alternative.
The production versions of the HR-V and Jazz will go on sale in Europe in summer 2015.
The latter is the undisputed star of Honda’s Paris Auto Show booth, previewing what Honda calls “the most extreme and high-performing Type R yet.” The production car will arrive in European showrooms next year with a turbocharged 2.0-liter i-VTEC engine producing more than 280 PS (276hp).
Honda projects the new hot hatch “will deliver unmatched performance compared to any previous Type R car” including the “iconic performance-oriented versions of the Integra, Accord and even the NSX.” Honda will keep it traditional with the new Type R, as the engine will be linked to a six-speed manual transmission.
Alongside the Civic Type R, Honda also brought to Paris the pre-production versions of the HR-V and CR-V crossovers, and the Jazz supermini. The HR-V will debut two new engines, a 1.5-liter petrol and 1.6-liter diesel. Both units will be linked to a standard six-speed manual gearbox, with the 1.5L i-VTEC petrol to also be offered with a semi-automatic CVT alternative.
The production versions of the HR-V and Jazz will go on sale in Europe in summer 2015.
10-02-14, 07:44 AM
#66
Lexus Fanatic
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another klingon wedge design. 
10-02-14, 09:47 AM
#68
Seems weak. The original S2000 wasn't it a 2L turning out 250 HP w/o a turbo? I know I shouldnt be comparing a motorcycle engine to a car engine, yet that Kawasaki 1L I4 Supercharger is shooting out almost 300 HP. How hard is it to get a 2L with similar horsepower (in the range of 400-600)
10-02-14, 11:13 AM
#69
The original S2000 had 240hp out of a 2.0L but torque was non-existent. Honda said this turbocharged 2 liter will have at least 276hp, keyword being "at least".
Getting 400-600hp out of a 2 Liter is not an issue. Question is, do you care about reliability? No question the Civic Type R will thrive at the race track, but at the end of the day, it's a street car that still needs to be [Honda] reliable.
Getting 400-600hp out of a 2 Liter is not an issue. Question is, do you care about reliability? No question the Civic Type R will thrive at the race track, but at the end of the day, it's a street car that still needs to be [Honda] reliable.
10-06-14, 02:45 PM
#70
2015 Honda Civic Type R spied hiding production body at the Nurburgring
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Promising to be better than the NSX
The 2015 Honda Civic Type R has been spied undergoing final testing in Germany around the Nürburgring.
These days at the Paris Motor Show you can check out Honda's updated Civic Type R concept which serves as a preview for the production model. Scheduled to go on sale in 2015, the hot hatchback will look slightly toned down than the concept and probably won't incorporate the taillights in the rear wing while the body will look a bit less aggressive.
Styling aside, Honda has used some big words when talking about the Civic Type R as they say it will be better than all previous Type R models, including the iconic NSX. It's a known fact the vehicle will adopt a front-wheel drive layout with power coming from an i-VTEC 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine developing more than 280 HP (206 kW) and revving up to 7,000 rpm.
Despite the high-power & FWD combo, Honda will do their best at eliminating torque steer by installing a "steer axis" system which will improve traction. For the same purpose, the Civic Type R will come equipped as standard with two extra supporting "kingpins" for the front suspension.
There's also going to be a new four-point Adaptive Damper System capable of automatically adjusting both front and rear suspension damping force stiffness in a rapid manner according to the driving conditions. Moreover, a "+R" button - suitable mostly for track use - will be placed on the steering wheel and once pressed it will heighten the response of the engine and steering.
With the 2015 Civic Type R, Honda will try to obtain the title for the fastest front-wheel drive car around the Nürburgring. As a reminder, the current record holder is Renault with its Megane RS 275 Trophy-R that has lapped the ‘Ring in 7 minutes and 54.36 seconds.
A public debut will probably take place in March 2015 at the Geneva Motor Show.
The 2015 Honda Civic Type R has been spied undergoing final testing in Germany around the Nürburgring.
These days at the Paris Motor Show you can check out Honda's updated Civic Type R concept which serves as a preview for the production model. Scheduled to go on sale in 2015, the hot hatchback will look slightly toned down than the concept and probably won't incorporate the taillights in the rear wing while the body will look a bit less aggressive.
Styling aside, Honda has used some big words when talking about the Civic Type R as they say it will be better than all previous Type R models, including the iconic NSX. It's a known fact the vehicle will adopt a front-wheel drive layout with power coming from an i-VTEC 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine developing more than 280 HP (206 kW) and revving up to 7,000 rpm.
Despite the high-power & FWD combo, Honda will do their best at eliminating torque steer by installing a "steer axis" system which will improve traction. For the same purpose, the Civic Type R will come equipped as standard with two extra supporting "kingpins" for the front suspension.
There's also going to be a new four-point Adaptive Damper System capable of automatically adjusting both front and rear suspension damping force stiffness in a rapid manner according to the driving conditions. Moreover, a "+R" button - suitable mostly for track use - will be placed on the steering wheel and once pressed it will heighten the response of the engine and steering.
With the 2015 Civic Type R, Honda will try to obtain the title for the fastest front-wheel drive car around the Nürburgring. As a reminder, the current record holder is Renault with its Megane RS 275 Trophy-R that has lapped the ‘Ring in 7 minutes and 54.36 seconds.
A public debut will probably take place in March 2015 at the Geneva Motor Show.
10-06-14, 03:17 PM
#71
The original S2000 had 240hp out of a 2.0L but torque was non-existent. Honda said this turbocharged 2 liter will have at least 276hp, keyword being "at least".
Getting 400-600hp out of a 2 Liter is not an issue. Question is, do you care about reliability? No question the Civic Type R will thrive at the race track, but at the end of the day, it's a street car that still needs to be [Honda] reliable.
Getting 400-600hp out of a 2 Liter is not an issue. Question is, do you care about reliability? No question the Civic Type R will thrive at the race track, but at the end of the day, it's a street car that still needs to be [Honda] reliable.
10-07-14, 08:40 AM
#72
Lexus Champion
Originally Posted by GSteg
The original S2000 had 240hp out of a 2.0L but torque was non-existent.
However, there is only so much you can do with a 4 cylinder engine that is fully naturally-aspirated (without the assitance of any kind of forced induction).
In such cases, the amount of torque is related to engine revs as well as engine displacement. One would notice this when looking at the idea behind the F20C and F22C engines of the S2000 (AP1).
Hence the operating key words are just two things: BORE AND STROKE
Besides, the S2000 was never meant to be a straight line drag racer. Rather, it's designed more to handle corners with deadly accuracy and precision.
Think of it like the GT86/BRZ.
Or even the RX8 and RX7 back in the day.
When you think about it, Wankel Rotary engines have very unusual torque behavior.......BUT the Wankel Rotary engine is very balanced with great weight distribution (see the Mazda RENESIS engine as an example).
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10-30-14, 08:43 AM
#75
Honda Powers Up 2015 Civic Type R in New Spot
Remember the red Civic Type R with the "POW3-ROF" plates that one of our readers spotted in Croatia in September? Now, we know what it was doing there - filming a teaser spot.
The short video switches between the regular European Civic hatch and its evil twin providing quick glimpses of the performance model along with some screeching sounds that we assume to be from Honda's newly developed +280hp 2.0-liter turbo that will power the Type R.
From our reader shots, it was pretty clear that the Type R had some, but not all of the styling elements of the concept, while also featuring the pre-facelift model's front – apparently, Honda's digital artists connected the dots, or so to speak (see the prototype) and gave it the same appearance as the study in the final clip.
The new Civic Type R hot hatch is scheduled for a European launch in 2015.
http://www.carscoops.com/2014/10/hon...type-r-in.html