{"id":30528,"date":"2022-09-01T00:03:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T04:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=30528"},"modified":"2022-09-01T00:03:48","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T04:03:48","slug":"2023-honda-civic-type-r-engine-specs-more-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=30528","title":{"rendered":"2023 Honda Civic Type R power figures and more revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Honda<\/a> revealed the 2023 Civic Type R<\/a> just over a month ago with some preliminary details. Today, Honda is getting much deeper into what\u2019s new and providing a ton of specs to pore over. Plus, there are a bunch of new pics in the above gallery for you to peruse \u2014 almost every color<\/a> available is represented.<\/p>\n

To start, we finally have official U.S.-spec power figures from the revised 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. This Type R is rated at 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, representing increases of 9 and 15 respectively. Honda says the extra power and torque comes courtesy of a redesigned turbocharger, intake and exhaust system. The turbo features newly shaped and sized turbine blades, and Honda says that this combined with a better flowing intake enables the turbo to generate pressure over a wider range. As for the exhaust, it features an active exhaust valve that opens up at higher rpm, emitting a louder sound.<\/p>\n

In an effort to cool the more powerful engine, Honda says the new Type R features a larger grille opening than before, a bigger radiator and a larger-diameter fan. Enhanced cooling for track use was one of the big targets for the previous-gen Type R\u2019s refresh<\/a>, so we like to see that Honda has made it a priority right out of the gate with this new Type R.<\/p>\n

The only transmission available is a six-speed manual. The gearbox is improved from the previous six-speed with a new high-rigidity lever and an \u201coptimized shift gate pattern\u201d for a \u201chyper-precise gear change.\u201d It also gets a lighter flywheel and a rev-match system.<\/p>\n

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Chassis specs and suspension changes are in this info drop, and just like the non-R Civic Hatchback<\/a>, it\u2019s sporting a 107.7-inch wheelbase \u2014 that\u2019s up 1.4 inches from the previous generation. The front track is 1 inch wider and the rear track is 0.75 inch wider than the old R, too. Honda\u2019s magical dual-axis strut front suspension design that makes torque steer disappear is back, but it\u2019s been re-tuned for this generation. The multilink rear suspension is re-tuned, too, and Honda claims these changes in front and rear improve straight-line stability and steering feel.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s all riding on new 19-inch matte black wheels that make use of what Honda calls a \u201creverse rim\u201d design meant to improve the stability of the tire contact patch when under load. These wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot<\/a> Sport 4S tires measuring 265-section-width at all four corners \u2014 that\u2019s 20 mm more than before. Hidden behind the wheels are two-piece front brake<\/a> rotors, and the braking system<\/a> as a whole is optimized with a re-tuned brake booster. Brake cooling is also improved, and Honda says it\u2019s made improvements in both feel and controllability.<\/p>\n

Honda says this new Type R is both more aerodynamically efficient and provides more downforce than the previous generation<\/a>. All of the aero \u2014 like the new rear wing and rear diffuser \u2014 was designed with input from development members of the HRD Sakura Super GT racing team.<\/p>\n

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As for the interior, Honda says occupants sit lower than before, but also claims enhanced visibility thanks to thinner A-pillars, relocated side mirrors and a lower hood. The red sport seats are lighter and feature \u201csuede-effect\u201d upholstery for extra grip on track. Those red seats are the only color option inside, and the same goes for that scorching red carpet. Interior tech is getting a massive boost in line with the regular Civic Hatchback<\/a>, so you\u2019ll find a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, a Bose Centerpoint premium audio system, digital gauge cluster with multiple view modes, new drive mode control with a customizable \u201cIndividual\u201d mode and an updated version of Honda\u2019s LogR Performance Datalogger.<\/p>\n

Beyond all the above details, Honda had nothing else new to share that we haven\u2019t already covered in the car\u2019s initial reveal. That means there is still no price. Yes, we\u2019re disappointed, too. Honda says this Type R\u2019s engine will be built at Honda\u2019s Anna Engine Plant in Ohio, but the vehicle will be assembled at the Yorii Plant in Japan<\/a>. It will launch in the fall, and Honda says to expect pricing and even more details to be available as we near the full launch.<\/p>\n

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