Honda Australia has
released a new range of original accessories for the FK8 Honda Civic Type R, these are items that will actually get you excited.
The first is a set
of forged wheels that are designed with inspiration from legendary Type R
models like the DC2 Integra Type R in one of the photos. While they may measure
20 inches – the same as the standard units – their process of manufacture makes
them 2.1 kg lighter at each wheel for a total of 8.4 kg in unsprang weight
savings.
The wheels don’t
come cheap, and you will have to lighten your wallet by AUD 13,999 in
order to get them. Thankfully, Honda Australia also offers five carbon-fibre
styling packages which cost a lot less combined than those white-painted
wheels, although they may lack the visual impact depending on who you ask.
For starters, the
centre piece of the Type R’s prominent rear wing can be done up in carbon-fibre
for AUD 2,899, while a new CF diffuser garnish will set you back
AUD 1,999, and CF mirrors cap are AUD 1,299.
Meanwhile, interior
carbon-fibre bits include new door sills that are priced at AUD 1,599 and an interior trim package. Retailing at AUD 1,699, the package
includes a new dash inlay and trim piece near the gear lever, all done in the
aforementioned material.
Should you tick
every single box, the total sum of these options will be AUD 23,494,
which is close to half of the Civic Type R’s base price in Australia (AUD 50,990). With mathematics, a tricked-out Civic Type R will be AUD 74,484.
Keep in mind that
the figure is before you add other accessories like floor mats, door visors,
luggage tray, ambient lighting and door lining illumination, which are priced
between AUD 179-699. If you want those white wheels, consider
getting the optional McGard wheel lock nut set for AUD 179 as well.
