Debut of New Civic Type R
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Wilkesboro, Nc
I've been dying for the type-r to come to the states, if it does i will be on the list to buy one. Amazing road course/autocross cars. The Fit should prove its more of a road course type car than a drag car, much like the xb.
In terms of cost, its really hard to say. The usdm integra type r i remember selling for around $25,000-$26,000 brand new, keep in mind this is also a few years ago. Something else to debate here, it had Acuras badging. Still a Honda, but as we all know Acura is known for the up-scale version of honda's. So if the Civic-R did make it to the states, and did remain a Honda, i believe this should keep cost down. My guess would be it shouldn't base anymore than $25,000 regardless of its rising popularity over the years. I just hope they remain true to the performance aspect if they do bring it over, and keep extra features such as a/c as an option. It will keep base costs down, and give people more options in terms of what they are looking for. A raw performance car, or a performance car with qualities of that not missing in other cars. A/c, speakers, cd players, so on.
Only thing i really don't like about the concept is the rear wing. Everything else i can definitely see happening very close to the concept. If i were to own one, i'd have to take that wing off. I love hatchbacks.
In terms of cost, its really hard to say. The usdm integra type r i remember selling for around $25,000-$26,000 brand new, keep in mind this is also a few years ago. Something else to debate here, it had Acuras badging. Still a Honda, but as we all know Acura is known for the up-scale version of honda's. So if the Civic-R did make it to the states, and did remain a Honda, i believe this should keep cost down. My guess would be it shouldn't base anymore than $25,000 regardless of its rising popularity over the years. I just hope they remain true to the performance aspect if they do bring it over, and keep extra features such as a/c as an option. It will keep base costs down, and give people more options in terms of what they are looking for. A raw performance car, or a performance car with qualities of that not missing in other cars. A/c, speakers, cd players, so on.
Only thing i really don't like about the concept is the rear wing. Everything else i can definitely see happening very close to the concept. If i were to own one, i'd have to take that wing off. I love hatchbacks.
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: USA
Originally Posted by MtViewGuy188
Honda did say the European Civic Type-R will use a 200 ps engine--that tells me they're using the K20Z3, the same powerplant found on the US-market Civic Si coupé.
Mind you, there are rumors of a Type RR with a 2.4-liter K-series engine rated at 240 ps....
Mind you, there are rumors of a Type RR with a 2.4-liter K-series engine rated at 240 ps....
Also I would not count on Honda using the same engine. They might; they might not. Remember, everyone thought the Civic Si would be using the K20A2 just because Honda said it would be a 200hp 2.0L unit.
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From: Wilkesboro, Nc
Originally Posted by watermelonman
Highly unlikely that the car will have the same performance. An Australian-spec Integra Type R sports the same K20A2 as the first RSX but readily beats the American car. Reduced weight and enhanced suspension help quite a bit.
Also I would not count on Honda using the same engine. They might; they might not. Remember, everyone thought the Civic Si would be using the K20A2 just because Honda said it would be a 200hp 2.0L unit.
Also I would not count on Honda using the same engine. They might; they might not. Remember, everyone thought the Civic Si would be using the K20A2 just because Honda said it would be a 200hp 2.0L unit.
... i want Fit Type R
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From: Plainwell Michigan
Originally Posted by xbowner
I I just hope they remain true to the performance aspect if they do bring it over, and keep extra features such as a/c as an option. It will keep base costs down, and give people more options in terms of what they are looking for. A raw performance car, or a performance car with qualities of that not missing in other cars. A/c, speakers, cd players, so on.
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