This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

Honda has revealed the all-new, 10th generation Civic Type R in Geneva
This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

This year’s Geneva Motor Show may include reveals for the likes of the Lamborghini Huracan Performante, Ferrari 812 Superfast and McLaren 720S, but the car of the show for us and - we suspect - most of you guys remains the new Honda Civic Type R. So, without further ado, here it is.

It’s the fifth-generation Civic Type R, and is based on the 10th generation Civic hatchback. Under its vented bonnet lies an evolution of the 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four from the outgoing model, “optimised” for improved throttle response, and a 10bhp increase.

This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

That leaves the new Type R with 316bhp, plus 295lb ft of torque (unchanged from before). No word on performance stats just yet, nor the weight figure for that matter - but we’re not expecting a drastic change from the 5.7sec 0-62mph time the old one managed.

That 316bhp output is fed exclusively through the front wheels, via a six-speed manual gearbox and although the press release neglects to mention, we’re guessing the setup includes a mechanical limited-slip differential. There’s a new rev matching system too - a nice addition, but we’re hoping there’s an easy way to switch it off for those wanting to indulge in a little heel and toe.

This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

Under the skin you’ll find adaptive dampers and a proper multi-link, independent rear suspension setup. There’s also a new drive mode selector. Where the outgoing car gave you a choice of rather hard ‘normal’ mode and an even harder ‘+R’ setting, the 10th-gen version lets you choose between ‘comfort’, ‘sport’ and ‘+R’.

The aero package is - as I’m sure you’ve gathered - thoroughly bonkers. The epitome of function over form, it goes even further than its predecessor, offering vortex generators, an even smoother underbody, a front ‘air curtain’ and the mother of all rear wings. Downforce figures haven’t been given, but Honda is promising “best-in-class balance between lift and drag”.

This Angry 316bhp Hot Hatch Is The New Honda Civic Type R

We’ll be doing our best to find out more about the new Type R at the Geneva Motor Show, but for now, we’ll leave you with the knowledge that you could be driving one of these hot hatch nutters as soon as the July.

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Comments

Anonymous

Can someone explain to me why the hell the middle exhaust pipe is smaller than the others? It looks so bad and even if they were the same size it would have been stupid…

03/07/2017 - 07:05 |
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dat tg fan

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Probably a blow off

03/07/2017 - 08:06 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

It’s most likely a wastegate pipe for the turbo. The Ferrari F40 had a similar setup

03/07/2017 - 09:08 |
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Anonymous

Nursing a semi…

03/07/2017 - 07:09 |
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The Silver Paseo EL54

So is there a manual or CVT?

03/07/2017 - 07:17 |
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I remember someone here saying they for sure cancelled the CVT.

03/07/2017 - 07:27 |
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Mark Mason

More angles than a protractor store.

03/07/2017 - 07:26 |
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Mark Mason

And the article says 6 speed manual

03/07/2017 - 07:28 |
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omgodzilla

Almost as much horsepower as the McLaren honda, maybe this one is more reliable…

03/07/2017 - 08:00 |
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TelAviv Druaboyea-White

….aaaannd it’s still front wheel drive.

03/07/2017 - 09:15 |
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That is a problem because?

03/07/2017 - 10:28 |
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lowie t

What part of rwd do they not understand

03/07/2017 - 09:41 |
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hoardBoard12

Loved the last CTR, this is so dam ugly… but Championship White

03/07/2017 - 10:16 |
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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

Roberto Pagan

03/07/2017 - 10:41 |
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