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Civic Type R
Combining the feel of racing with the comfort of a stylish road car was an interesting challenge. The Civic Type R is the perfect combination of power, handling and control.
The unique front grille integrates seamlessly with the wrap-around headlights and is styled with a black honeycomb mesh. The central red "H" badge is a not-so-subtle reminder of its racing pedigree.
An integrated, slick rear spoiler is mounted over the space-age rear hatch and dual triangular exhaust tailpipes, usually only found on concept cars, demonstrating Honda's commitment to innovation.
Beneath the flared wheel arches, the Civic Type R sits on 18-inch seven-spoke alloy wheels shod with low profile 225/40 R18 Bridgestone Potenza high performance tyres, ensuring supreme grip and handling in all conditions.
The halogen headlights can sense low ambient light (such as dusk and night) and switch on automatically. In addition, headlight angle adjusters ensure a correct spread of light when the car is fully-laden.
Front triangular fog lamps really stand out. Colour-coded and perfectly integrated into the front lower bumper, they give the Civic Type R even more attitude, whilst increasing visibility in poor weather conditions.
The side mirrors are power adjustable and heated, and even include a power retractable function. At the flick of a switch, they fold inward - handy for when you need to park in a tight spot or a narrow laneway.
Standard on the Civic Type R is a rain-sensing wiper system, activated by water droplets falling on the windscreen. The system automatically adjusts the timing according to the intensity of the rain.
It's red, round and shiny. And it begs to be pushed. Fans and enthusiasts told Honda designers and engineers that the Civic Type R must have an engine start button, and of course Honda listened.
This dash layout gives the driver the most essential information at the top of the fascia, with secondary information appearing below. The red illumination is set off by the gunmetal effect switch panels.
Finished in black Alcantara with red stiching and red fabric inserts, the front seats have side bolsters for increased lateral support and are specially constructed using materials that help to absorb vibration.
The black leather-wrapped steering wheel has red stitching and also houses the audio, cruise control and multi-information display buttons. The red 'H' emblem is proudly displayed in the centre.
The driver and front passenger can each set their own desired ambient temperature. The fully automatic air conditioning system will ensure everyone in the Civic Type R's cabin is as comfortable as possible.
To complement the race-inspired design of the cockpit, drilled aluminium sports pedals and footrest (with rubber inserts) are standard equipment. These not only look great, but save weight in the car.
The alloy gear shift knob has a black boot with red stitching, giving you complete control of the close ratio 6-speed box. Placed just ahead of it is a special plaque engraved with the car's unique global serial number.
The 6-speaker audio system features a single CD player with AM/FM tuner and MP3/WMA compatibility. For easy fingertip control, there is steering wheel mounted audio controls for most major functions.
The multi-information display shows outside temperature, fuel consumption, driving range, door ajar, seatbelt reminders, travelling time, odometer and dual trip meters, all accessible via steering wheel mounted controls.
There are 4 cupholders, huge glovebox, side pockets, bottle holders and a centre storage console with lidded armrest, as well as a range of smaller compartments to stow everything from mobile phones to MP3 players.
It takes one easy motion to collapse either section of the 60/40 split rear seat completely into the footwell, without removing the headrests. This brings luggage space from a respectable 485 litres to a remarkable 1,352 litres.
The Formula 1-inspired, aluminium, magnesium and carbon fibre engine produces 148 kW of power at a dizzying 7,800 rpm and 193 Nm of torque at 5,600 rpm. Quite remarkable for an engine without a turbo.
The close-ratio box has a high performance clutch with lightweight flywheel. 1st & 2nd gears have triple cone synchronisers, whilst 3rd, 5th & 6th gears have carbonised synchronisers, ensuring precise changes.
The Civic Type R replaces a conventional throttle cable with an advanced drive-by-wire throttle control and lightweight forged chrome molybdenum flywheel - both of which help make the engine more responsive.
At the front, Macpherson struts feature high castor settings and quick steering ratios for excellent response to driver input. The stiffness of the front end reduces vibrations, improving overall comfort and refinement.
For the rear, a torsion beam configuration was selected to maintain a good balance between the demands of packaging, performance and weight. It also increases cornering rigidity and improves cabin comfort.
The i-VTEC indicator is located beside the speedometer and is illuminated at 5,200 rpm when the engine's high revving nature switches to high lift, long duration valve timing. It remains lit all the way to the 8,000 rpm red line.
The Civic Type R's powerful and refined engine has a combined fuel economy rating of just 9.3 litres per 100 km*. And it's easy on the environment too, with a CO2 emission rating of only 219 grams per km.
The switchable VSA system helps maintain control during cornering, acceleration and sudden manoeuvres by applying brake force and managing throttle and ignition when necessary, without stifling driving enjoyment.
300mm front ventilated discs and 260mm rear solid discs combine with anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) which adjusts front-to-rear brake effort to achieve maximum braking performance.
In the unlikely event of an accident, the driver and front passenger are protected by dual front and side SRS airbags, whilst all occupants (front and rear) receive the added protection of side curtain SRS airbags.
Front seat occupants receive double pretensioners as standard. All four seating positions are fitted with 3-point seatbelts and an innovative seatbelt reminder system warns the driver if any occupants have not buckled up.
Keyless entry and a secure rolling code engine immobilser are standard equipment on the Civic Type R. The engine will only start when the code in the key's transponder matches the code in the engine's computer.
Honda's unique and highly advanced G-Con technology increases protection to vehicle occupants by absorbing and dispersing crash energy thoughout the engine compartment and away from the cabin during a collision.
During a frontal impact, ACE utilises a front-end frame structure that absorbs and disperses crash energy over a large area while also making the vehicle more crash resistant to vehicles of different ride heights.
Overview
- 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine
- 148kW of power
- 6 speed manual
- ABS brakes
- Electronic Brake force Distribution
- Traction control
- Vehicle Stability Assist
- Front, Side and Curtain Airbags
- Power steering
- Cruise control
- 18" Alloy Wheels
- Dual zone air conditioning
- CD/MP3 player
Specifications
| Engine | 2.0 litre DOHC i-VTEC |
|---|---|
| Capacity (cc) | 1998 cc |
| Max power (kW) | 148 kW @ 7800 rpm |
| Max torque (Nm) | 193 Nm @ 5600 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Bore x stroke | 86 x 86 mm |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 emissions |
| Fuel economy - combined (litres per 100 km) | 9.3 litres per 100km * |
| CO2 emissions (g/km) | 219 grams per km |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 50 |
| Fuel type | 95 RON Unleaded |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual |
| Drive By Wire Throttle (DBW) | Standard |
| Length (mm) | 4285 |
| Width (including mirrors) (mm) | 2046 |
| Height (mm) | 1445 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2635 |
| Front track (mm) | 1505 |
| Rear track (mm) | 1530 |
| Ground clearance | 106 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1345 |
| Front disc brakes - 300mm | Ventilated |
| Rear disc brake - 260mm | Solid |
| Wheel type | Alloy |
| Spare wheel type | Space saver |
| Tyres | 225 / 40 R18 |
| Wheels | 18 x 7.5 J |
| Brake callipers | Type R |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam |
| Front & rear stabiliser bars | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) with Traction Control (TCS) | Standard |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Emergency Brake Assist | Standard |
| Dual front SRS airbags | Driver and front passenger |
| Dual side SRS airbags | Driver and front passenger |
| Dual curtain SRS airbags | Front and rear |
| Single CD tuner with MP3 & WMA capability & RDS | Standard |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | Standard |
| Front speakers | x 2 |
| Rear speakers | x 2 |
| Tweeters | x 2 |
| Front seatbelt pre-tensioners | Standard |
| Seatbelts: | |
| Front | 2 x 3-point ELR |
| Rear | 2 x 3-point ELR/ALR |
| Child seat restraint mechanism | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Steering | Electric power steering |
| Electric windows | Driver and front passenger |
| Electric adjustable and heated door mirrors | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Dual-zone climate control |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
| Rolling code ECU engine immobiliser | Standard |
| Automatic headlights with dusk sensor | Standard |
| Bumpers | Body coloured |
| Door handles | Metallic finish |
| Door mirrors | Body coloured |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Mirror integrated indicators | Standard |
| Body coloured door mirrors | Standard |
| Rain sensing windscreen wipers | Standard |
| Rear hatch spoiler | Body coloured |
| Twin chrome exhaust | Standard |
| Alloy gear knob with red stitched leather boot | Standard |
| Aluminium foot rest | Standard |
| Audible headlight on reminder | Standard |
| Centre console armrest | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front and rear |
| Digital clock (audio system) | Standard |
| Drilled aluminium sports pedals | Standard |
| Fuel filler cap release | Standard |
| Glove box | Climate controlled |
| Internally adjustable headlight height | Standard |
| Vanity mirror illuminated with lid in sunshade | Driver and front passenger |
| Driver's seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Multi-function steering wheel | Leather wrapped with red stitching |
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment | Standard |
| Multi information display: | |
| Digital fuel consumption display | Standard |
| External temperature gauge (odometer) | Standard |
| Multi-function driver computer | Standard |
| Rear 12V power outlet | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Ticket/card holder | Standard |
| Type R Alcantara sports seats | Driver and front passenger |
| 60:40 split folding rear seats | Standard |
| Type R door sill garnish | Standard |
| Type R global serial no. plaque | Standard |
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