Type-R


Rumormill: Mugen planning two-seat RR-based Civic Type-R hatchback?

Honda's space-egg Civic Type-R hasn't exactly managed to build the same sort of enthusiast following as its predecessor, but that hasn't stopped U.S. motorheads from fawning over its edgy three-door shape, or from carping about how we don't get one in the States. While that isn't set to change, there may soon be a new model that's really worth crying over, as EVO is reporting that renowned tuner Mugen is fixing to build an even hotter Type-R variant. According to the UK publication, the Mugen-spec Type-R will build on the success of the ... Read more →

Rumormill: Honda CR-Z Type-R coming to Tokyo Motor Show Damon Lavrinc

At the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda took the wraps off the CR-Z concept, a three-door hybrid that Honda billed as a performance vehicle for the environmentally conscious enthusiast. In the ...

Our friends abroad won't be getting a Honda Accord Type-R Michael Harley

Click image for a gallery of the new Euro Accord With the all-new European Honda Accord set to debut next month in Geneva, word is that buyers will be disappointed to hear there are apparently no ...

Tokyo Auto Salon '08: Honda Sports Modulo Civic Type-R Damon Lavrinc

UPDATE: New images added to the gallery. click above for more high-res images of the Honda Sports Modulo Civic Type-R Honda is bringing a trifecta of tricked-out, Modulo-fettled concepts to the Tokyo ...

VIDEO: Honda goes mental with Hondamentalism Damon Lavrinc

Every automaker has its own subset of dedicated enthusiasts, with varying levels of obsessive behavior. Honda is no different. Take away the misinformed ricers, and Honda's racing heritage stands ...

New Civic Type-R not living up to its moniker? 2 years ago on Autoblog

The buff books across the pond have gotten their hands on the new Civic Type-R and for the first time, we're not particularly disappointed that we won't be getting Honda's hottest hatch. Although both reviews we've read (links are at the bottom of the post) say that the new vehicle has made ...

Enter the rumormill: Honda readying S2000 Type-R? 2 years ago on Autoblog

It's well known that the S2000 is nearing the end of its life cycle. The high revving drop top has provided enthusiasts of all stripes a perfect platform for track duty and the daily slog, but something has always been missing: a Type-R variant. The Temple of VTEC had a copy of Best Car magazine ...

Tokyo Auto Salon: Mugen-massaged Fit Spec.D 2 years ago on Autoblog

Back in 2004, Mugen rolled out their Fit Dynamite concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon, complete with a K20A swapped out of the JDM Integra Type-R. This year, the tuners at Mugen decided to keep the exterior styling of the Dynamite concept, but fit it with a more manageable and, ultimately more ...

Civic Type-R ready for gravel assault 2 years ago on Autoblog

JAS Motorsport is in the process of working over its Honda-sanctioned Civic Type-R for lucky, privateer rally teams. Details on the Group-A machine are scarce, but the company insists that the modifications made to the Civic will meet the FIA's standards through 2007. JAS gives its customers the ...

Honda Civic Type-R sedan pacing Japanese F1 GP 3 years ago on Autoblog

Click to enlarge UPDATE: Press release, hi-res photo gallery added The 'R' in Type-R stands for 'racing,' so the deciders for Formula 1 thought it best to name the Civic Type-R Prototype as the official vehicle for this week's Japan Grand Prix. The four-door prototype has been given the go ahead ...

VIDEO: Honda Civic Type-R in Paris 3 years ago on Autoblog

We're going to spare you the weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth that seems to take place every time a new Type-R is released and the U.S. is left off the shipping invoice. It's safe to say that we're getting used to the disappointment, but when we compare the newly designed Euro-Civic to our ...

JDM Speculation: Worthy of seppuku? 3 years ago on Autoblog

Few publications around the world provide highly-improbable speculation better than the magazines that come out of Japan (AutoBild holds down the fort in Germany). While most of the information is easily dismissed as rumor mongering and baseless conjecture, a few gems often reside in the rough. So ...

Honda launches countdown on Red H minisite 3 years ago on Autoblog

We're not entirely sure what to make of this, but since Honda's red 'H' is normally reserved for vehicles that receive Type-R treatment, we're mildly excited. The launch of the site that will presumably occur midnight EST on Thursday may fall in conjunction with Honda's unveiling of the Civic ...

Euro Civic three-door breaks cover before British auto show 3 years ago on Autoblog

Pics of the European Honda Civic three-door hatch have been snapped well ahead of the car's official debut at the British Motor Show in July. As AutoExpress points out, the removal of the two small rear doors gives the three-door hatch a much simpler shape than its big bro. Look closely and you'll ...

U.S. to get Honda Civic Type-R? 3 years ago on Autoblog

We might not get another Acura RSX, but as it turns out, that might not be such a bad thing. AutoWeek spotted the Honda Civic Type-R testing in Germany recently (pictured), and had a deep thought: the publication is predicting hoping that the Type-R, the tippy-top model in the Civic lineup, may ...

Geneva Motor Show: Honda Civic Type R Concept world debut 3 years ago on Autoblog

The Euro Civic Type-R has officially been let of out its cage, and its non-turbocharged (that’s refreshing) 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine generates about 197 horsepower of front-tire shredding fun. Alberto says it looks even better in person, and even though the Type R being shown in Geneva is ...






Autoblog Podcast #152: Paukert Enhanced!

Chris Paukert joins the usual crew of Chris, Sam, and Dan, summarily classing up the joint.

 
 

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