Honda Civic Type R

The Honda Civic Type R is the sportier version of the Civic range. Since May 2009, is on sale from 30,400 € (all prices), with some changes in equipment from the previous version.

There are two versions of the Type R: "Heritage" and a special edition ( "Heritage Special Edition") that looks different. The basic version 'Type R', available on the previous model and it had very little equipment, no longer marketed.

Version 'Heritage Special Edition "is significant because it takes a viscous differential, body in white (similar to what was Honda's first F1 win in a race in 1963), wheels 18" chrome elements and a game, the grill, the gate of the petrol tank and the door (picture gallery).

Motor 2.0 "VTEC" 201 hp.

Honda Civic Type-S. Model 2009.Todos the Type R has the same engine. With a naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol, 2.0-liter displacement, 201 hp maximum output and distribution of variable "i-VTEC.

Among other models of similar characteristics, the Civic is the only one who has a naturally aspirated engine that is capable of operating at a very high (given the maximum power at 7,800 rpm).

With this engine, the Civic Type R reaches 235 km / h maximum speed, accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.6 s and consumes 9.1 l/100 km in combined cycle. The benefits and consumption are the same as the Type R 2006 model.

Compared to other similar cars, the Type R is characterized by its own acceleration of a car more powerful, its maximum speed is normal for 201 hp and its consumption is high (comparative).
As we see, when we drove the Type R model 2006, is a sport where you can go very fast road bends.

However, rather than stability, is distinguished from other sports such by the manner in which its motor force is: can a great pace, but only if it takes the engine to a very high.

If you depress the accelerator in gear the engine is direct response, progressive and strong enough to move the body of the Type R with some ease, but cars with turbo engines have a more forceful response. More impressions from driving the Type R 2006 model.

Changes in equipment

Honda Civic Type-S. Model 2009.Respecto the Type R model 2006, has new equipment. Take connections for iPod, USB and an auxiliary (image). From the controls of the stereo can manage the songs stored on these devices (unless you are connected to the auxiliary input).

All Type R 2009 bearing serial six airbags, stability control (VSA), active head restraints, climate control, xenon headlamps, trip computer and CD MP3 radio, among other things.

Other enhancements include updates to control pressure in the tires and the rear control car (with a graph that reports the proximity to obstacles, the display of the dashboard).

Optionally, you can also keep a browser with maps on DVD and integrated Bluetooth connectivity.

Inside

The implementation of the Civic Type R is illuminated in red. For the other versions of the Civic, the Type R has an indicator "i-VTEC" indicator instead of "ECO". The witness' i-VTEC, indicates the time when the motor changes its distribution scheme (from 5400 rpm). The witness' ECO 'in other versions, said if the engine is working on a phase of high or low consumption.

The seat-type-Baquet offer more grip and are upholstered in Alcantara combination of red and black, colors that are repeated in the rear seats. The seams of the seats, steering wheel and shift knob of the (aluminum) are red.

In front of the trigger for change is a plate with the number of unity, the logo 'Type R' is in the trim is in the bottom of the door and the seat backs. The logo with the "H" Honda has a red background.

Technical

Honda Civic Type-S. Model 2009.Además from its 201 hp engine, the Civic Type R is distinguished from the Civic five-door and Type S, because it changes the structure to make it more rigid, the suspension is firmer and the appearance is slightly different .

The Type R takes as a starting frame of Type S (which has a rear track 20mm wider than the five-door model). Furthermore, the Type R's body is 15 mm nearer the ground than the rest of the range models (hence the height is also lower to the ground, 134 mm).

Regarding the Type S, Honda increased the rigidity of the body. It also has springs, shock absorbers and bushings specific. The location is less assisted.