2015 Honda Civic Type R

Not less than 5 years, it was put off at the Geneva Motor Show 2015, the car is finally presented. The 2015 Honda Civic Type R has his goals set high and good things come to those times now while, as the saying goes. Nothing short of a "new era of performance" Honda will herald the lively front-wheel drive and has to promising key figures in the luggage.

STRONGEST IN ITS CLASS
The 2-liter VTEC engine (which is characteristic of Honda Camshaft circuit for more valve lift at higher speeds) was as ubiquitous, now extended with a turbo. This results in an output of 310 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm rich. To destroy the bad habit of turbos, the revving of an engine Honda scored well under control, the limiter does not begin until 7000 rpm. The 0-100 time also can be seen. At 5.7 seconds, the Civic Hot Hatch of the liveliest can sprint to highway speed. Up to 270 km / h it can not stop it - so that one is taken seriously all right on motorways.

AT HOME ON THE RACETRACK
Especially on the aerodynamics value was set at the Honda Civic Type R 2015. The function determines the shape that comes across quite aggressive. Ventilation of the front wheel arch provide moderate working conditions of Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper brakes and the size 235 tires on 19-inch wheels, spoiler and rear diffuser provide in addition to the non-visible, clad underbody for noticeably downforce. The interior atmosphere sporty, decent stalls (of course kept in red) is present. You can tell from the many details that the development and coordination of the 2015 Honda Civic Type R by-serious at Suzuka Grand Prix Circuit, the company's "Takasu" test track and the Nürburgring Nordschleife has occurred. With a lap time for the 20.8 km long track from 7:50 to Civic Type R has now its competitors Seat Leon Cupra (7:58) Megane RS and Trophy R (7:54) in their place.

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