Combining the feel of racing with the comfort of a stylish road car, the new Honda Civic Type R is a perfect combination of power, handling and control.

The power and heritage of the 2.0 litre DOHC i-VTEC engine becomes apparent when it smoothly delivers 148 kW of power at 7800 rpm. It’s all made possible by Honda’s VTEC technology which delivers extra power while maintaining low emissions and enviable fuel efficiency. All of which is mated to a close-ratio, 6-speed, manual gearbox with a high performance clutch.

Extracting the maximum performance from every component makes a Type R truly unique. Low friction, high compression pistons, hand-finished gas ports, a large diameter exhaust system, lightweight con-rods and a fully balanced crankshaft for smooth running at high rpm, make for one of the most potent, naturally-aspirated engines ever built. Free-revving, ferociously powerful, yet remarkably compliant and refined, they’re the heart, soul and voice of every Type R.

The Type R chassis has been designed to respond immediately to the driver’s command. By using a MacPherson strut at the front and a rear torsion beam configuration at the back the new Civic Type R enjoys the optimum balance between weight and performance. The result is sharp, responsive steering, stability and rigidity during cornering and the maintenence of a level of ride comfort that makes it easy to drive - every day.

A performance car needs exceptional brakes to maintain control of the vehicle. Honda has developed a brake set-up that uses a combination of large 300mm ventilated front discs and 260mm solid rear discs.

When combined with Honda’s Electronic Brake-force Distribution system (EBD), Brake-force Assist (BA) and Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS) the driver has the capacity to quickly stop the vehicle in wet or dry conditions.

If these specifications whet your appetite for a Honda Civic Type R, then book in for a test drive today.