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 technically a concept we expect the production version
to be very similar.
Live shots, press shots and Honda’s rather uninspired press release after the
jump.
CIVIC TYPE R CONCEPT
Dynamic styling, exciting performance
Over 35,000
customers have been thrilled by the current Civic Type R – far more than originally forecast. A ‘CTR’
fan base has developed, and now enthusiasts from the UK, mainland Europe and Japan enjoy the raw, involving and
exhilarating ‘super hatch’ Type R experience.
But while the previous model is a tough act to
follow, the credentials of the Civic Type R Concept suggest the new 2007 car will attract a whole new wave of
enthusiasts.
Bold and emotional styling is teamed with further development of the current Type R’s
race-proven, high-revving DOHC i-VTEC engine.
200PS is delivered from the 2.0 litre motor without resorting
to a turbocharger – part of what defines the current CTR and a feature that will equally define the character of
its spiritual successor.
The promise is of a performance hatchback that will be as exciting to drive as it will
be to look at when it goes on sale at the beginning of 2007.
A new 3-door version of the Civic, which
shares DNA with this Type R Concept model, will go on sale in Europe later this year. It makes use of many of the
styling themes that have brought such wide praise for the recently introduced Civic 5-door.
Civic Type R and
the rest of the Civic 3-door range, will be exclusively built alongside the Civic 5-door range at the Honda of the UK
Manufacturing (HUM) plant in Swindon.