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Honda Civic Type R Spied Attempting Nurburgring Record
May. 12, 2022 1:57 PM ET by Sebastian Cenizo Nurburgring / 1 Comment What better way to introduce a new vehicle than an achievement like that? We've been waiting for the reveal of the new Honda Civic Type R for some time now, and over the last few months, our excitement has only increased as we've watched the car take on the Nurburgring. If its lap times at Suzuka are anything to go by, the front-wheel-drive hot hatchback is going to be even better than its predecessor. We've been patiently waiting to hear details on when it will be revealed in all its glory, with the latest news informing us that the camouflage will finally come off next month. So why is Honda back at the Nurburgring with the Civic Type R? Surely, by now, development is complete. Well, we have a theory. CarBuzz CarBuzz CarBuzz The spicy hatch has always had a reputation for being one of the finest-handling front-driven cars out there, and the Type R is now synonymous with Nurburgring lap records, just as the Renault Megane RS Trophy once was. In fact, it's safe to say that Honda fans would be disappointed if the Type R didn't achieve at least one lap record per generation. And according to our spy photographers who captured these images, people from the Honda garage were shooting video and capturing images while our guys were clicking away. All of this adds up to a record attempt. Either Honda was attempting the record on the day (we don't know if the track was closed or not), or Honda was shooting promotional material for a new record that it has already achieved. CarBuzz CarBuzz When the car is finally revealed to the American audience at the Indy 200 in July, we'll know all about its performance credentials and lap times. For now, we're expecting the Japanese hatchback to launch with an enhanced version of Honda's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Earth Dreams engine. In the 2021 model, the engine produces an impressive 306 horsepower with 295 lb-ft of torque. Its latest rival, the Toyota GR Corolla, generates a competitive 300 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, but each of these cars is about so much more than just straight-line speed, so it's quite possible that any power bump for the Type R will be slight. We'll report back with more information as soon as we have it. CarBuzz CarBuzz Join The Discussion
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Honda Civic Type R Sebastian Cenizo Senior Editor Sebastian jumped straight into the workplace after high school. Various vocations in sales, logistics, and project management helped him buy and modify several cars over the years, while his passion for motoring journalism saw him contribute to local print media while running car enthusiast clubs. But in 2019, the opportunity to join CarBuzz arrived. Originally handling reviews of new cars, his love of the technical led to writing detailed blog posts on various aspects of car care and ownership. He currently handles news sourcing, writing, and editing, along with social media management and the clarification of patent lingo. In his spare time, he's either reading, driving, or looking to collect more BMW Performance parts for the E82 and E9X platforms. Contact Sebastian @sebz_tsc @sebz_7 LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top