2015 Civic Type R will make 'at least' 276 hp from 2.0L turbo
09-10-13, 12:31 PM
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2015 Civic Type R will make 'at least' 276 hp from 2.0L turbo
2015 Civic Type R will make 'at least' 276 hp from 2.0L turbo
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Honda Reveal First Details of New Civic Type R
At today's Frankfurt Motor Show Press Conference, Manabu Nishimae, President, Honda Motor Europe revealed the first details of the hotly anticipated new Civic Type R. Powered by a direct injection turbocharged 2- litre engine, the new Civic Type R will deliver at least 280 PS.
Honda confirmed ambitions for the Civic Type R to become the fastest front wheel drive car around the infamous Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The car still faces a further 2 years of development before going on sale in 2015 however, on-track testing has already begun. "We have recently spent a week at the Nurburgring, carrying out extensive testing and we are on target, and have already set a time approaching the lap record", said Manabu Nishimae.
A film demonstrating the impressive performance and handling of the Civic Type R development car on the Nurburgring with Gabriele Tarquini, Honda's WTCC driver behind the wheel, was premiered during the Honda Press Conference.
Honda's new Civic Tourer made its public debut at the show and during the Press Conference, it was confirmed that it would achieve impressively low CO2 emissions from only 99g/km* (3,8 litres l/100km) when partnered with Honda's 1.6 i-DTEC engine. The Civic Tourer builds on the strength of the Civic 5-Door, offering class leading boot space and practicality.
"For me, the strength of the car is the synergy of functionality, versatility, and dynamic design. As a European development team, we're passionate and proud about what we've achieved", said Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader for Civic Tourer.
At today's Frankfurt Motor Show Press Conference, Manabu Nishimae, President, Honda Motor Europe revealed the first details of the hotly anticipated new Civic Type R. Powered by a direct injection turbocharged 2- litre engine, the new Civic Type R will deliver at least 280 PS.
Honda confirmed ambitions for the Civic Type R to become the fastest front wheel drive car around the infamous Nurburgring circuit in Germany. The car still faces a further 2 years of development before going on sale in 2015 however, on-track testing has already begun. "We have recently spent a week at the Nurburgring, carrying out extensive testing and we are on target, and have already set a time approaching the lap record", said Manabu Nishimae.
A film demonstrating the impressive performance and handling of the Civic Type R development car on the Nurburgring with Gabriele Tarquini, Honda's WTCC driver behind the wheel, was premiered during the Honda Press Conference.
Honda's new Civic Tourer made its public debut at the show and during the Press Conference, it was confirmed that it would achieve impressively low CO2 emissions from only 99g/km* (3,8 litres l/100km) when partnered with Honda's 1.6 i-DTEC engine. The Civic Tourer builds on the strength of the Civic 5-Door, offering class leading boot space and practicality.
"For me, the strength of the car is the synergy of functionality, versatility, and dynamic design. As a European development team, we're passionate and proud about what we've achieved", said Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader for Civic Tourer.
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Wow that's certainly huge news! Honda actually doing SOMETHING with a turbo engine that's competitive. Their half-assed 2.3L turbo in the RDX didn't count, with its port injection and 8:1 range compression. I'm shocked they even went to market with that thing. This sounds interesting...
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09-10-13, 05:27 PM
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Wow that's certainly huge news! Honda actually doing SOMETHING with a turbo engine that's competitive. Their half-assed 2.3L turbo in the RDX didn't count, with its port injection and 8:1 range compression. I'm shocked they even went to market with that thing. This sounds interesting...
09-11-13, 09:45 AM
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Perhaps
But the main competition seems to be against the Renault Megane (which is 100% Front Wheel Drive)
It's said that the fastest Nurburgring record for FRONT WHEEL DRIVE vehicles is at 8 minutes and 8 seconds.
Honda hopes to beat that time with their upcoming Type R hatchback.
Will Honda dethrone the Megane RS 265 and its Nurburgring lap time? We shall see
But the main competition seems to be against the Renault Megane (which is 100% Front Wheel Drive)
It's said that the fastest Nurburgring record for FRONT WHEEL DRIVE vehicles is at 8 minutes and 8 seconds.
Honda hopes to beat that time with their upcoming Type R hatchback.
Will Honda dethrone the Megane RS 265 and its Nurburgring lap time? We shall see
09-11-13, 10:02 AM
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Perhaps
But the main competition seems to be against the Renault Megane (which is 100% Front Wheel Drive)
It's said that the fastest Nurburgring record for FRONT WHEEL DRIVE vehicles is at 8 minutes and 8 seconds.
Honda hopes to beat that time with their upcoming Type R hatchback.
Will Honda dethrone the Megane RS 265 and its Nurburgring lap time? We shall see
But the main competition seems to be against the Renault Megane (which is 100% Front Wheel Drive)
It's said that the fastest Nurburgring record for FRONT WHEEL DRIVE vehicles is at 8 minutes and 8 seconds.
Honda hopes to beat that time with their upcoming Type R hatchback.
Will Honda dethrone the Megane RS 265 and its Nurburgring lap time? We shall see
09-11-13, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I was under the impression it was the 300hp Focus RS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...eife_lap_times