Honda Civic Type R prototype - Paris 2016
First surprise of Paris is out - Honda is working on another Type R already! (Updated with new pics)
It's a curious strategy, one we won't see the full results of until this afternoon - Honda has so far only issued a few sentences and these pictures. But there's enough to build a discussion on, and PH loves to debate a Type R, so here goes...
Honda says this car offers "an insight into the styling of the next generation Civic Type R", which will go on sale next year. It's probably worth pointing out here that the concept of the current car - seen at this very motor show just two years ago - was very close to the production car in terms of design bar the spoiler. So what's seen here is most likely a very representative preview.
Like the current car there's certainly no missing it (or mistaking it), the car a feast of spoilers, scoops and aggressively flared bodywork. Honda says the car is "enhanced by muscular body styling and modifications to aid aerodynamic performance". And perhaps it's just the air scoop, but is there a hint of Subaru from the front three-quarter?
At the back there's a carbon diffuser and, believe it or not, all three of those exhaust pipes are functional. The red accent line is familiar from the current car, as are the Brembos and the wheels, although the latter are now up to 20-inch. Plus, of course, there's a ruddy great wing on the back.
Interestingly Honda has confirmed at this point that this new car will be sold in the USA, the first time a Honda Type R has been officially offered there. And it will go there after being built in Swindon. The official unveiling is at 1330h BST, so expect plenty more on this Civic later today.
Watch the video here.
Still, slightly less ridiculous than quad pipes off a transversely mounted I4 single turbo!
Still, slightly less ridiculous than quad pipes off a transversely mounted I4 single turbo!
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