is a Civic....



http://www.worldcarfans.com/ne...japan

Another car we probably won't see stateside since the last R landed in 2001.... then we were given the ridiculous mac strutted EP3/DC5.... yes I'm still confused as to how Honda could make such a blunder with their suspension design.

mac strut is ok... just not the steering arm/rack where it was placed for a sport compact... I'm just glad the new Si is here....

Anyhow, I'm willing to bet a bunch of Canadians and some crazy Americans will start making Acura "CSX-Rs"

 

4 door?

 

yeah 4 doors kick ***


the 4 door 98-01 integra type r's handled better then the 2 doors did
something about the wheelbase i dunno

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1770439

I like it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01-0720 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the 4 door 98-01 integra type r's handled better then the 2 doors did
something about the wheelbase i dunno</TD></TR></TABLE>

What evidence do you to support your claim that the four door handles better?

I understand there will be slightly more stability with a longer wheelbase, and I've seen successfully campaigned four doors, but I've never seen hard evidence that a four door handles better.

 

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What evidence do you to support your claim that the four door handles better.

I understand there will be slightly more stability with a longer wheelbase, and I've seen successfully campaigned four doors, but I've never seen hard evidence that a four door handles better.</TD></TR></TABLE>


x2

 

Pretty cool looking. I like the 4 door action .

As for the "4 door handling better than the 2 door" debate, I heard Brian at Hasport talking about how the due to the B and C pillars being spaced out more that it offers more chassis rigidity. They built a DB with a K20 and an JRSC EP3 charger pumping out 280whp.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Reid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What evidence do you to support your claim that the four door handles better?

I understand there will be slightly more stability with a longer wheelbase, and I've seen successfully campaigned four doors, but I've never seen hard evidence that a four door handles better.</TD></TR></TABLE>


Probably a citation from a BMI years ago when Gansan was running literally door to door with an FD3S....

 

iv read it on several sites talking about how cars handle etc, iv seen **** ton of best motoring videos all of the the 4 door R in front, and like other guy mentioned the guy from hasport said it again with his 4 door

i just meant stock for stock, i dont know about when they are modified

 

Are the stickers going to get bigger and bigger with every generation?

Regardless, let me just say i'm really pumped that Honda is pursuing the "Type R" trim.. Even if it's a four door civic.. That can only mean good things for the return of the Integra, hopefully a Honda this time around

 

this looks ALOT better than the ugly euro.. i love a 4 dr

 

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What evidence do you to support your claim that the four door handles better?
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cuz on a four door you have 2 extra door so you have more handles double the handle

 

I hope the production R doesn't have such a large sticker. Oh, here's what TOV had to say.

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Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that the prototype 4-door Civic Type R, the sports version of the Honda Civic, has been selected as the official car for the 2006 F1 Japan Grand Prix, to be held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan, October 6-8, 2006. A production model, currently under development, is scheduled for release in Japan in spring 2007.

The 4-door Civic Type R prototype, fitted with a 2.0l DOHC i-VTEC engine with an output in excess of 220PS and a specially tuned sport suspension, delivers exhilarating driving performance in keeping with its bold, dynamic styling.

In addition to serving as the official car (red flag car) for the F1 Japan Grand Prix, the Civic R prototype will also be on display at Honda’s exhibit at Suzuka Circuit. Civic Type R Prototype (4-door) Specifications
Engine: 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC
Output: Over 220PS
Dimensions (L x W x H): 4,540 x 1,1771 x 1,425mm</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

i like that

 

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****... you should get a job with CSi.... best thing I've read today....

 

now i love my itr even MORE.

 

I quite like this CTR Prototype. Unlike the European Civic Type-R hatch, it isn't so far-fetched to imagine this sedan succeeding in the US. The hatch is too polarizing; not only is it a hatchback, with already supposedly eccentric European styling, it's designed to make even current Euro cars look dated. On top of that, the feature content would mean a high pricetag here. Of course, let's not forget the beam rear suspension, since that CTR is based on the Fit chassis. Despite all that, I am fond of the hatch.

Anyway, the sedan is sharp, and instantly fits as a Type-R to me. I'm curious about the engine. Jeff Palmer over at TOV posted that power is expected to be in excess of 220ps, and Honda engineers had conveyed some time ago that they had no trouble surpassing that.

Details on the rest of the car are scarce at this point, but already I hope Honda is seriously contemplating at least a limited run of 1500 for North America. The market has changed, and sedans (and even hatches, 3- and 5-door) are landing with 240-260, even 280-300bhp (AWD, of course).

I have to laugh though, at all the theads I've seen on different forums and blogs about this new CTR Prototype and the press release that it is the "Official Car" of the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend. So many goobs ask, "is this FWD econobox replacing the almighty Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG as the Safety Car??!!1one".. Why, yes.. nevermind the AMG is already driving *****-out to pace the field.

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American Honda persons looking in, please consider bringing this sweet car to the US market.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 01-0720 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">iv read it on several sites talking about how cars handle etc, iv seen **** ton of best motoring videos all of the the 4 door R in front, and like other guy mentioned the guy from hasport said it again with his 4 door

i just meant stock for stock, i dont know about when they are modified</TD></TR></TABLE>

Please don't interpret what you see on Best Motoring as anything but entertainment.

 

When I said this:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Reid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've seen successfully campaigned four doors</TD></TR></TABLE>

I was referring to this:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by white rocket &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They built a DB with a K20 and an JRSC EP3 charger pumping out 280whp.</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

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haha, bigger definitely, not so sure about better.

The UKDM/EDM CTR Concept had those same decals. When the production version was shown for the Paris Auto Show, they were gone. Only a small badge on the rear.

 

i have no factual info to prove my statement but either way

gross

 

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****... you should get a job with CSi.... best thing I've read today....

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thanks i did alot of resarchs counting the handles of 2 doors and 4 doors. 4 doors does have more handles than a 2 door

 

the tail lights suck! they look too ricey.

 

Reid, if you can make it over to saitama i think you will find some pretty neat stuff with the hondas there. Mugen is doing alot k stuff under pressure.
Check it out. Im sure theyll have a new R there hiding somewhere.


im all for that 4 door R. good things from honda if you ask me with the cancellation of the dc5....
more R's kudasai!

 

pretty small sticker.