The Temple has this news today about the F1...

First I have seen of this car, but you guys may have seen it.

http://www.vtec.net/news/news-...18960

 

i want that car!

 

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Me too. Looks very clean, but haven't seen it yet.

 

Hm, I wonder what 220PS translates into HP? Is it the same units as HP?

Any ways, I still like the American Si body style; it's very clean and sporty. The Proto Type R is a bit much for me right now, I think. Don't get me wrong though, it's still a looker!

 

1PS = 0.99HP so the car should have ~ 216HP.

Car looks sweet. Wonder if thats what the CSX Type S will look like for us Canadians???

 

I want it also!!!

I especially want the rims!

 

Could that Type R decal on the rear door be any bigger?!

Nice car, afraid to calculate what a CSX front and rear end conversion would be cause we're NEVER getting that Type R.

 

I wish our SI's had that front end...the lights and that sexy bumper

 

Then our SIs would be a Honda RSX-S....

I like the wheels A LOT.. best part of the whole car.

 

Still long way to produce

 

I'm in Japan and I didn't even know about this till today!!

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Date: October 03, 2006 14:36
Submitted by: Jeff
Source: Honda PR (Japan)
Credibility Rating: 10

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

(c)Jeff Palmer, VTEC.Net, 2006, fair use fiat</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

that looks pretty nice.

 

cool

 

yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy can't america get that ?????????

 

it looks eh.

 

 

Doesn't matter. We will NEVER see it here.

 

Images quoted by fair use fiat

What's really encouraging is that this is a car that I think the USDM might buy.

 

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What's really encouraging is that this is a car that I think the USDM might buy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

They probably would. But the price will not be justified by the masses for a Honda. If it was, we would get a watered down version. So we will never see it.

 

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They probably would. But the price will not be justified by the masses for a Honda. If it was, we would get a watered down version. So we will never see it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dunno. 220 HP out of a 2.0 K motor is not hard to do.

My own track car has a full exhaust including cat converter, and it would be about 235 using the same calculation methods.

You would pay 25K for that car?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I dunno. 220 HP out of a 2.0 K motor is not hard to do.

My own track car has a full exhaust including cat converter, and it would be about 235 using the same calculation methods.

You would pay 25K for that car?</TD></TR></TABLE>
It will go for more then 25k. If that was the case they would need to end the SI. And if it was a limited production , plus dealers raising the sticker. You would be looking at 30k+ for a Honda. And as for me, I wouldn't pay that for any car. I am very content with just driving something from point A to point B.

 

i want the hatchback!!! hatch is the hawtness. I'd give up my 300hp ride for that any day. Hondas arn't fast but they sure are fun to drive, awesome gearbox, great chassis and sweet engine to rev with out getting arrested.

 

OK. Let's say the car is no more limited production than the EP3 CTR and DC5 ITR were. In other words, you could always order one but you might have to wait two months for it.

Let's say the anticipated margin at the anticipated production warrants a sticker of $27,500US.

Would you want one?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by George Knighton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OK. Let's say the car is no more limited production than the EP3 CTR and DC5 ITR were. In other words, you could always order one but you might have to wait two months for it.

Let's say the anticipated margin at the anticipated production warrants a sticker of $27,500US.

Would you want one?</TD></TR></TABLE>

YES!!!!!!!!

 

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It will go for more then 25k. If that was the case they would need to end the SI. And if it was a limited production , plus dealers raising the sticker. You would be looking at 30k+ for a Honda. And as for me, I wouldn't pay that for any car. I am very content with just driving something from point A to point B. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't think you fit the stigma of the typical user on this board. I would pay $25k for that.