New 2017 Honda Civic Type R (306 hp) - Great Car!!

First Type R-badged Honda available in the U.S. goes on sale late spring
Most powerful, quickest, fastest and most agile Civic ever
2.0-liter i-VTEC® DI TURBO: 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. of torque
Major chassis and suspension upgrades for track-ready performance

"The fastest, most powerful Honda ever sold in America, the Type R caps off the incredible success story of our 10th generation Civic lineup," said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president & general manager of the Honda Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "We're happy to inform our U.S. enthusiasts that the long wait for the forbidden fruit of Honda Type R performance is nearly over!"

The new Civic Type R, sharing the body style of the 5-door hatchback variant of the tenth-generation global Honda Civic platform, will be powered by a U.S.-built 2.0-liter DOHC, direct-injected and turbocharged i-VTEC in-line 4-cylinder engine with peak ratings of 306 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm. The engine will be mated exclusively to a short-throw 6-speed manual transmission with rev matching capability – employing automatic throttle blips for smoother shifts and power delivery. A new single-mass flywheel reduces clutch inertia by 25 percent versus the previous (European) Type R and a lower final gear ratio is employed to improve acceleration response.

The Civic Type R chassis builds on the major upgrades undertaken for the 10th-generation Civic makeover with model-exclusive spring, damper and bushing settings, a new Dual-Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles for improved at-the-limit cornering and reduced torque steer; a new four-wheel Adaptive Suspension System with three-chamber dampers; a retuned and adaptive dual-pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio; and a helical limited-slip front differential. Mounted to the suspension are 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels shod with 245/30R 20 Continental ContiSportContact 6 performance tires. Decisive stopping power comes from Brembo 4-pot aluminum calipers squeezing 350mm (13.8-inch) cross-drilled rotors at the front. The rear braking system features solid 305mm (12-inch) rotors.

The Type R's scalpel-sharp responses are further enhanced by a body more rigid than the substantially improved Civic Hatchback on which it's based – with a 38 percent increase in torsional rigidity and 45 percent gain in bending rigidity versus the previous Civic Type R – enhancing steering response and cornering stability while mitigating body vibration and cabin noise. The improvements are made possible by the application of structural adhesive throughout the body. Ultra-high strength steel is used for 14 percent of the body structure, and the Type R has an aluminum hood, contributing to a 16 kg (35 lb) reduction in body weight versus the previous Type R, and a 7 kg (15 lb) reduction versus the base 2017 Civic Hatchback.

Specifications and Features Overview
Powertrain
Engine Type: L-4 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC turbocharged engine with dual valve timing control

Horsepower
306 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm

Torque
295 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-4,500 rpm

Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Chassis

Drivetrain
Front wheel drive with limited slip differential

Steering
Dual pinion electric power steering with variable ratio and active steering

Suspension
Dual axis front strut suspension and independent multilink rear suspension with adaptive damper system

Brakes
Front Brembo aluminum four piston calipers with drilled 350mm (13.8-inch) rotor brakes. Rear brakes feature solid 305mm (12-inch) rotors

Wheels
20-inch aluminum alloy wheels

Tires
245/30R 20 Continental ContiSportContact 6 performance tires

Driving Modes
Three-mode driving dynamics control with Comfort, Sport (default) and “+R” modes adjust dampers, steering, throttle response, transmission (rev matching), VSA (vehicle stability assist) and traction control systems

Body
Increased body stiffness over current Civic Hatchback and previous generation Type R

Exterior
LED headlights, fog lights, brake lights and turn signals

Interior
High-bolstered sport seats with red/black suede-effect fabric
Leather wrapped steering wheel
Leather wrapped shift knob
Sport/racing pedals
Illuminated visors

Features
Display Audio with Navi
Dual Auto HVAC
XM and HD Radio
12 speaker 540-watt premium audio system
Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay™

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