Author Topic: New Civic Type R in 2015 (Read 5128 times)

RichardA · « **on:** September 26, 2012, 05:27:34 PM »

To be powered by a 1.6-litre turbo-charged engine.

Baby SUV to appear in 2013, likely to be based on the Jazz.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/paris-motor-show-2012/new-honda-civic-type-r-confirmed

guest3040 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 26, 2012, 08:21:49 PM »

I can't wait to see how this new engine develops.
I've read that the 1.6 turbo that they are developing for their WTCC car will produce around 300bhp.
Hopefully they should be able to make a de-tuned road going version that puts out around 220bhp+.

guest3040 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 27, 2012, 12:35:45 PM »

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=26394

RichardA · « **Reply #3 on:** November 26, 2012, 08:47:41 PM »

The next Civic Type-R will be powered by a 300bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, with the RenaultSport Megane 265 as the benchmark:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda/civic/61320/honda-civic-type-r-get-20-turbo-engine

RichardA · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2013, 03:27:49 PM »

Honda seem keen for the next Civic Type R to set the fastest ever lap around the Nurburgring in Germany for a front wheel drive car:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/honda-civic-type-r-begin-testing

Power now said to be between 265 and 300bhp. Not so long ago someone said 220bhp was the most a FWD car could handle.