The Honda Civic Type R has been one of the most popular hot hatchbacks since the first incarnation back in 2001. The latest version, seen above, is due for a release in 2015 and is currently testing at Tochigi, Japan – Honda’s home circuit.
The Civic Type R will be the first model in Europe to have one of Honda’s all-new VTEC TURBO engines from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology range. This 2 litre, direct injection, 4-cyclinder turbo engine is expected to have class-leading output in excess of 280PS and will be EURO 6 compliant.
Speaking during recent testing at the Nurburgring, Germany, Honda’s WTCC driver Gabriele Tarquini, gave his first driving impressions “The car and the characteristics of the car were fantastic. I was really impressed by the power and the torque of the engine but also by the set-up they achieved…The car is very pointed on the front and very fast to change direction. This car is very close to my racing car and you can feel very well the DNA of Type R.”
Rumours have it that Honda is attempting to make this car the fastest front wheel drive motor to cane the Nurburgring. We await results with baited breath!
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