The US Spec 2017 Civic Type R revealed

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2017 Honda Civic Type R - New Civic Type R Coming to US

Despite rumors that it would make 340 horsepower, the Civic Type R comes equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder that produces 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Those are the same numbers as the old European-market Civic Type R, so we think it's either the same exact engine, or one that's largely similar.

As we expected, the Type R will be front-wheel-drive only, and the only transmission option is a six-speed manual–just as the hot hatch deities intended. Compared with the previous, European-market Civic Type R, the new one offers automatic rev-matching, a new single-mass flywheel, and a lower final-drive ratio.

At the front, the Type R gets aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles, and a helical limited-slip differential. That diff will have its work cut out for it with 306 horsepower headed to the two front wheels. Stopping force comes from four-piston Brembo brake calipers up front, with single-pistons in the rear.

The Type R also gets adaptive dampers and a modified electric power steering. Additionally, the new Type R is both lighter–mostly thanks to an aluminum hood that saves 15 lbs–and stiffer than the regular Civic Hatchback it's based off.

Pricing for the US hasn't been finalized yet, but expect it to sell in the mid-$30,000 range.

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A real mechanical limited-slip diff is good news.

Also, Honda makes it sound like the Type-R will be mono-spec and not have any optional equipment so that mid-$30k price will likely be as high as it goes.
 

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Watch the 2017 Honda Civic Type R Set a New FWD Nurburgring Lap Record
With a 7:43.80 lap time, the 306-horsepower turbocharged Type R snatches front-drive victory from the hottest VW GTI.

https://youtu.be/6LAB4cZ2V3Y

The front-wheel-drive Nurburgring lap records continue to fall. First, Honda clocked a 7:50.63 lap with a 2015 Europe-only Civic Type R. Then in 2016, Volkswagen snatched that record away with a 7:49.21 time, set in a 305-horsepower GTI Clubsport S. Honda wouldn't take that sitting down: Meet your new front-drive Nurburgring king, the 2017 Civic Type R that will finally be available in the United States.

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This latest Honda lap record was set on April 3, 2017, and represents a seven-second improvement over the last generation Type R's lap—as well as shaving nearly six seconds off the VW record. Credit goes, in part, to the new Type R's engine, a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder kicking out 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. With a six-speed manual (the only transmission on offer) and some wild-looking functional aerodynamic elements, this thing was built to haul around a track.

"The cornering speed achieved in the new Type R is higher because the car features a wider track and tires, a longer wheelbase, a new multi-link suspension in the rear and optimized aerodynamics that improve stability," Ryuichi Kijima, lead chassis engineer for the Civic Type R, said in Honda's press release announcing the new lap record. "For example, drivers typically enter the corner after Metzgesfeld at around 150 km/h (93 mph). Even at this medium-speed corner, the speed is around 10 km/h (6 mph) higher due to the new Type R's excellent stability. So, with improved cornering performance, we can increase the speed throughout the lap, helping the new Type R to achieve a much quicker lap time."

We should note that, as with previous 'Ring lap records, the Civic Type R that notched this lap was a preproduction unit. Honda claims that the roll cage visible in the car was a "full floating" design that "did not provide any additional rigidity to the body." The added weight of the cage was compensated by removing the car's infotainment system and rear seats, and Honda says the car was using "street legal, track-focused tires."

Watch the lap for yourself, and bask in the glow of the greatest era of front-drive performance our world has ever seen.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...r-reclaims-fastest-fwd-record-at-nurburgring/
 

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Is it a real hatchback? I saw a new 2 door one and it had all the signs of a hatchback but just had a trunk

There's currently a coupe, hatchback and sedan version of the Civic. But I don't think the SI or R are going to come in the hatchback as IIRC the hatchback is built in a different country than the other two.
 
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