Geneva Show: Honda Unveils Civic Type-R Concept, Says It's Production Ready - HondaClub.com

speeder180 · 02-17-2007, 10:41 AM

GENEVA — Honda dropped a yellow bomb onto the Geneva show floor by unveiling a "concept" version — which is actually very close to production — of its forthcoming Type-R hatch.

Honda's latest Civic, which was first unveiled at the 2004 Paris Motor Show to mixed reviews, is looking like another winner in a long line of them for Honda. Of course, Civic fans being what they are on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, the excitement has built for the all-important souped-up version. First Americans saw the Civic Si concept at the Chicago auto show, and now Europeans are getting a look at the second-generation Type-R in Geneva.

Don't be fooled by the "Concept" moniker; this looks every bit like the final version. There's a nice aerodynamic body kit with huge spoilers, a scoop on the hood, wide wheel arches — not to mention that striking yellow paint job.

The Type-R concept is powered by an updated version of the current Type-R's four-cylinder, 2.0-liter power plant, which makes 200 horsepower without the aid of a turbocharger.

There were about 35,000 original Type-R cars sold, far exceeding company targets. Naturally, Honda hopes to replicate this success when the new version goes on sale early next year.

What this means to you: Score another one for the Japanese, and chalk up some more happiness for the amateur tuner and the boy racer on a budget.

**TJ213** · 02-17-2007, 11:02 AM

The Type-R is a nice looking car, not that amazing on the exterior, but the interior is many times better than our civics IMO

ODATRUF · 09-23-2007, 10:28 AM

looks too much like a space car, but love the power

02-17-2007, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
speeder180 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 7	Geneva Show: Honda Unveils Civic Type-R Concept, Says It's Production Ready GENEVA — Honda dropped a yellow bomb onto the Geneva show floor by unveiling a "concept" version — which is actually very close to production — of its forthcoming Type-R hatch. Honda's latest Civic, which was first unveiled at the 2004 Paris Motor Show to mixed reviews, is looking like another winner in a long line of them for Honda. Of course, Civic fans being what they are on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, the excitement has built for the all-important souped-up version. First Americans saw the Civic Si concept at the Chicago auto show, and now Europeans are getting a look at the second-generation Type-R in Geneva. Don't be fooled by the "Concept" moniker; this looks every bit like the final version. There's a nice aerodynamic body kit with huge spoilers, a scoop on the hood, wide wheel arches — not to mention that striking yellow paint job. The Type-R concept is powered by an updated version of the current Type-R's four-cylinder, 2.0-liter power plant, which makes 200 horsepower without the aid of a turbocharger. There were about 35,000 original Type-R cars sold, far exceeding company targets. Naturally, Honda hopes to replicate this success when the new version goes on sale early next year. What this means to you: Score another one for the Japanese, and chalk up some more happiness for the amateur tuner and the boy racer on a budget. __________________ OsirusDaGreat

02-17-2007, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
TJ213 Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania United States Posts: 1,629	The Type-R is a nice looking car, not that amazing on the exterior, but the interior is many times better than our civics IMO __________________ Comma Club Member #1

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09-23-2007, 10:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
ODATRUF Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mississauga, Ontario Canada Posts: 5	looks too much like a space car, but love the power