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    2023 Honda Civic Type R outputs confirmed

    The new Honda Civic Type R hot hatch will pump out 235kW of power and 420Nm of torque when it lobs in Australia early in 2023.

    Scott Collie

    Scott Collie

    Contributor

    Scott Collie

    Scott Collie

    Contributor

    The incoming Honda Civic Type R will pack 7kW and 20Nm more than its predecessor.

    Having revealed the car but not confirmed its outputs, Honda has officially revealed the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine in the Type R will make 235kW of power and 420Nm of torque.

    Four drive modes will be offered, including an Individual mode allowing drivers to pick-and-mix their favourite setups for the engine, dampers, and steering.

    The increases come courtesy of a redesigned turbocharger, increased air intake flow rate, and a more efficient active exhaust.

    With a broader grille opening, larger radiator, and new large-diameter fan, Honda says the engine cools more efficiently than before, “ensuring sustained, optimal performance during extreme driving”.

    The six-speed manual transmission features a lighter flywheel than before, and the rev-match system works faster. Honda says the “high-rigidity lever and optimised shift gate pattern” offer a “reassured and hyper-precise gear change”.

    Honda says it developed the Civic Type R to be the fastest front-engine, front-wheel drive vehicle, while offering both an “addictive” driving feel and secure high-speed stability.

    It has retuned the dual-axis strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension to improve straight-line stability and steering feel. The front brakes feature dual-piece rotors, and cooling has been improved relative to the previous model.

    The Type R rides on 19-inch matte black wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres.

    Inside, the features a digital instrument cluster with +R mode-exclusive displays which put information like the engine rpm, rev indicator and gear position in clear view of the driver.

    Honda’s LogR data logger system provides real-time information on the vehicle’s movements.

    Full pricing and specifications for the Type R will be revealed closer to its Australian launch in 2023.

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    Scott Collie

    Scott Collie

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    Scott Collie

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    Scott Collie is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Scott studied journalism at RMIT University and, after a lifelong obsession with everything automotive, started covering the car industry shortly afterwards. He has a passion for travel, and is an avid Melbourne Demons supporter.

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