| Source: motorstown.com |
Race cars, a unique entity that rouses the boy racer deep within our conscience. The thought of slinging them around at insane G's is akin to being a hero taming a wild beast that threatens to rip you apart, and the reward is close to being....a superhero. Throw in a race car on license plate, like the Honda Civic Type R, you have yourself a recipe for hooliganism. Alright enough exaggeration so let's cut to the chase, folks.
Honda has potentially delighted the Type R fans around the world with the introduction of the fourth generation FK2 Civic Type R. As designated by the Type R designation, it may be Honda's way of saying 'more smiles per miles'.
| Source: 9carthai.com |
So what are the technical changes from the previous generation FD2? Well, unlike the previous generation FD2, the FK2 2.0L i-VTEC four pot engine is boosted by a turbo, upping it's output to 306 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 295 lb ft of torque at 2500 rpm. The new generation Civic Type R revs to maximum 7000 revs compared to it's predecessor's 8500 revs.
If you crave the tactility of 3 pedals, then rejoice as all the grunt from the 2.0L engine will be fed to the front wheels via a 6 speed manual only as Honda believes it gives the drivers more control over the engine's powerband (hat's off to Honda).
The front suspension features a unique Dual Axis Strut that helps counter the dreaded torque steer (similar concept to Renault's PerfoHub, Ford's RevoKnuckle and GM's HiPerStrut suspension), while adaptive damper enables the Type R to feel cushy over bumps and sharper when driving spiritedly.
If you're in the mood for more 'smiles per miles', pressing a '+R' button will unleash what the Type R badge implies.
If you crave the tactility of 3 pedals, then rejoice as all the grunt from the 2.0L engine will be fed to the front wheels via a 6 speed manual only as Honda believes it gives the drivers more control over the engine's powerband (hat's off to Honda).
The front suspension features a unique Dual Axis Strut that helps counter the dreaded torque steer (similar concept to Renault's PerfoHub, Ford's RevoKnuckle and GM's HiPerStrut suspension), while adaptive damper enables the Type R to feel cushy over bumps and sharper when driving spiritedly.
If you're in the mood for more 'smiles per miles', pressing a '+R' button will unleash what the Type R badge implies.
| Source: gearheads.org |
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