2017 Honda Civic Type R
Honda will be aiming at snatching the
stardom at 2016 Paris Motor Show with the all new Civic Type R according to
Auto Express. The production version will be previewed through a concept and it
will make way into showrooms sometime next year in Europe. The current
throat-punching Type R is available as limited run model in several countries
where the selling potential is identified.
The concept Civic Type R will feature
alongside the regular latest generation hatchback. The important area in which
Honda has worked on is the styling of the Civic Type R as explained by these
images. The Japanese manufacturer seems to have attempted to mature the looks
and make it more appealing for worldwide markets instead of an aggressive
outlook.
The new front and rear bumpers will be
introduced alongside the exclusion of rear spoiler while a new diffuser will be
added as well. The test mules conducting performance runs at the Nurburgring
track had rear wing fitted to them but reports say neither the concept nor the
production model will have that feature.
Honda will be concentrating on the aero
package for optimised airflow and generating downforce besides adding a subtle
spoiler. Some of the traditional Civic Type R design elements will be carried
forward like the flared wheel arches, larger air intakes, red detailing on
bumper, etc. More thoughts were put on the powertrain boost as well as the
concept car is said to be powered by the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder
turbocharged with power tweaks that will ultimately enter into the production
version.
The power output will be increased by 34
bhp as it will rise to 340 bhp with 400 Nm of peak torque being pumped to 450
Nm. It should accelerate from standstill to 100 kmph in around five seconds by
slashing seven tenths from the standard model. Honda could stay put with the
six-speed manual transmission transferring power to front wheels.
This effectively means the world’s
powerful front-driven hatchback will be the new Type R while hitting a top
speed of 270 km/h. It will be 30 mm wider, 20 mm lower and 130 mm longer than
the stock model and will be manufactured at Honda’s factory in Swindon, UK.
