And its is now the fastest FWD car round Nurburgring. 7 minutes 50.63 seconds lap time During the pre-production testing in May 2014, the lap time was recorded and this time is unmatched by any other front-wheel drive performance hatchback. Honda is hoping to set another record lap time with the production car around the track later this year.
I heard this all started because SEAT put in the fastest lap with the Leon Cupra. My audi will be going for one of these and if the £299/month is right my company car allowance will easily cover that, should go down like a lead balloon when I move to spain next year and start taking out the SEATs
Spec update for y'all! The Civic Type R's blistering performance is unmatched in the front-wheel drive hot hatch segment: the 0-to-100 km/h (62mph) sprint is covered in just 5.7 seconds - making it the fastest accelerating performance front-wheel drive hatchback - and top speed, where permitted, is a class leading 167 mph (270 km/h). At the heart of the Civic Type R is an all-new, direct-injected turbocharged 2.0 litre VTEC TURBO petrol engine, which delivers power, torque and performance figures unmatched in the front-wheel drive hot hatch segment. Peak power output is 310 PS* at 6,500rpm, and peak torque is 400Nm* at 2,500rpm – both higher than for any previous Honda Type R model. The styling changes that are unique to the Civic Type R give the car an aggressive, purposeful stance, yet almost all have a functional purpose. The sleek and aerodynamically efficient design reflects a car developed to perform at speed. The focus on aerodynamics has ensured high-speed stability and high levels of down force. A range of aesthetic and functional upgrades within the cabin reinforces the Type R's sporting character. As with previous Type R models, the gear lever knob is made from machined aluminium alloy. High-backed sports seats, trimmed in suede-effect black fabric with red double stitching, provide driver and front-seat passenger with ample lateral support during harder cornering. A number of innovative new suspension systems, unique to the Type R, have been introduced to produce rewarding handling characteristics and to maximise power transfer to the road. These systems are complemented by Dual Pinion Electric Power Steering, which helps to deliver rapid yet linear steering response and abundant feel. The new Civic Type R will mark the debut of the new '+R' button that increases the response of various chassis and drivetrain systems. The result is an even more intense driving experience, ideal for the track and sure to be appreciated by the genuine sports-driving enthusiast. Customers will have the option to specify their new Civic Type R with an all-new GT Pack. The driver will benefit from extra convenience features such as front and rear parking sensors, dusk sensing headlamps, rain sensing automatic wipers and electric fold door mirrors. Integrated Garmin satellite navigation (including five years of free map updates) is added to the Honda Connect infotainment system. Audiophiles will be attracted by the addition of a CD player and a premium eight-speaker, 320 watt stereo system upgrade
Sounds awesome, so about £10,000 as up front Non-refunded payment to get monthly figure down to £299? Top speed is mega, that's way above the 155 limited German offerings. Gt pack sounds good. I was amazed at a 1.0 ecoboost focus so that civic must go like sh!t
