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2007 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R - WALLPAPERS, PHOTOS, REVIEWS WHAT HONDA HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CAR: Image/Text Source: Honda The Civic Type-R Concept Debuts at Geneva Motor Show When Honda unveils a new sports concept there is always a sense of anticipation and the new Civic Type R is no exception. To please all its fans, Honda engineers have designed a 'superhatch' to deliver blistering performance from the same power output as the previous incarnation (200 bhp). The aggressive, lower and wider-looking body encases a new 2.0 liter engine and the model, built in Britain, will go on sale in early 2007 priced around £18,000. What is a Type R? The Type R name was introduced by Honda Motorcycles, where the letter R was added to conventional bike names to indicate a performance derivative. For example, the CB – a standard 4-cylinder across-the-frame bike – became the CB-R, a sporting model. One of the earliest Type R cars was the Honda NSX-R, a stripped-down, lightweight version of the NSX supercar. This was developed in response to claims the NSX did not have enough power to compete with rival cars from Porsche and Ferrari. The key factor in this argument – and a point proved by the NSX-R – was the importance of the power to weight ratio. Philosophy The Type R philosophy is not about building the most powerful, or fastest car in the world. It is about creating a car that provides a well-engineered, but exciting driving experience. To offer this, every Type R needs to have certain key characteristics: Racing: An exhilarating driving experience similar to that felt when piloting a racing car. Involvement: High levels of feedback and involvement in terms of sound, steering response and handling. The driver should feel part of the machine. Not just speed: Going fast is part of the Type R experience, but not everything. The Type R should have above average levels of performance in gear change quality, braking, steering and handling. Pure: The driving experience should not be diluted or interfered with by driving aids or sound proofing that could detract from the driver’s involvement. Stripped-out: A Type R is not equipped with luxuries such as satellite navigation, hands-free telephones or leather upholstery. It should look and feel like a racing car. Engineering: To meet the aims set by the philosophy, a different approach is taken during the design and development of a Type R. Therefore, each car possesses a special set of engineering qualities. Normally aspirated: No bolting on of a turbocharger to give silly power figures. All Type R engines are normally-aspirated, which deliver smoother power delivery throughout the rev range, allowing power to be transferred through the chassis more easily, improving traction and acceleration. Torsional rigidity: A stiffer chassis improves the handling of the car in terms of balance and adjustability. This makes for a more involving drive. Simple technology:
No traction control, stability control or four-wheel drive. Or indeed
any other driver aids that can distance the driver from the experience.
Instead, a Type R is based on. OUR TAKE ON THE 2006 HONDA CIVIC: Hot on the release of the all new 2006 Honda Civic SI, the debut of the Honda Civic Type R is sending shockwaves across the automotive industry as the Japanese motor company rejuvinates its interest in sport compact tuning market it once dominated. The Honda Civic Type R answers the demand to youthful buyers for a track ready light sport compact. Other Honda Wallpaper Galleries: THE HONDA CIVIC COMPETES WITH: RELATED ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND SITES:
Honda Civic in the tuning community: (from Wikepedia) In many areas, the Civic is popular as a platform for modification and customization by an enthusiast community. Civics prior to the fifth and sixth generation had a high power-to-weight ratio and a higher hp-to-liter output compared to many of their direct competitors which allowed for naturally better acceleration, braking and handling given similar parts. As well, advanced four-wheel independent suspension inspired by Honda's racing research allowed class-leading handling in the 1988-1991 series which continued on until the 2000 model update. Also, because of parts interchangeability, many Civics which were originally equipped with lower-power engines can later be equipped with a newer Honda engine, or many other upgrades. The City Turbo engine is a good fit to the Civic engine bay in many models, and provides a significant increase in the power-to-weight ratio compared to the non-performance engines, thus boosting performance. Also, many fourth, fifth, and sixth-generation Civics can be similarly upgraded by replacing their original economy-oriented engines with a DOHC VTEC engine — commonly one of the B-series engines such as a B16A, which was also original equipment in some performance models of the Civic. The most recent models, while still competitive as tuner projects, have succumbed to added weight, reduced suspension technology and higher centres of gravity which has significantly reduced their appeal amongst passionate drivers. These changes made the car safer on the whole though, and helped the Civic sell better to the average consumer. Paradoxically, the
North American 2006 Civic Si concept strongly indicated that the Civic
line would see a return to sportiness and performance, while the European
Civic has become a more family oriented automobile. This newest generation
of the Civic Si offers a 197 hp (147 kW) K20Z3 powered engine, utilizing
drive by wire throttle, electric power steering, and a balance shaft.
Moreover, this new engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission with a
helical-type limited slip differential. Finally, a reengineered MacPherson
strut front, and multi-link rear suspension allows the 2006 Civic Si
to achieve 0.90 G avg of lateral acceleration on the skidpad. However,
the use of this McPherson strut layout in the European model is inappropriate
for a sporty use, while the 1.8 L engine, while more powerful than most
1.6 L version from previous generations, lacks the peaky behavior of
the high-revving VTEC engines from the VTi/Type-R versions.
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