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Top Gear rated it as their number 1 hot hatch a few months ago. But a lot of readers don't agree. Its like the Yamaha R6 of cars. Fast as f**k on the track, pretty bla on the street. It's also only 2hp more than the Civic Si we get here in the states.

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the new civic will be on sale by the end of the month and the launch for dealers was done last night. i got an invite but couldnt be bothered going as ill see it in my works showroom soon anyways.. for more info go to Type R

Damn im sure removing all the safety features and 12 cup holders they install for the 5 passengers you'll drop it down ..

1300kg bluddy hell 100kg off my 34

Might want to take your car to a weigh bridge one day to check that statement. My 4 door is 1560 with no spare, no me, full tank of fuel.

for that wieght do they come with awd and the tune-ability ofa turbo donk ?

the point of an overweight boy racer ?

like sending a teletuby into pro fight with about a months worth of roids in it...

hahah threads like this always turn into "compare this to a turbo car" thread.

I reckon it's a great package Honda's got there, funky looking exterior with well matched interior and a fairly decent engine for a good time.

if my friend every decides to buy that Accord Euro he wanted, I'd go with im just so I can test this one out.............and the s2000

it needs to lose some weight, namely the massive wheels, could go with one size smaller which should save a bit of weight. Maybe get rid of all that electronic gagetetry.

Still don't know what makes up all that 1300kg............must be the enlarged displacement........it is enlarged isn't it?

It has a lot more options than the older Type R's. 18" wheels stock, with options for 19's and I don't think the wheels are where its picking up the weight. With forged wheels you only gain about 1lb per inch, so for example 20" wheels weigh in at about 20lbs, so 18's are roughly 18lbs. It also has Electronic Brake Assist and Vehicle Stability Assist and a super nice interior with Alcantara seats. But its also loaded on safety options like 6 airbags and thats a lot for a car with only 2 doors. Even at 1267kg it still manages to have 156hp/tonne and pulls off a 6.6sec 0-60, so its not exactly slow.

must be the enlarged displacement........it is enlarged isn't it?

It's still a 2.0-litre VTEC motor rated at 198hp @ 7800rpm and 142lb-ft torque @ 5600rpm.

It's a pretty nice car overall and the 'hot hatch' category is by far my favorite (I've owned 6 zippy hatch's in my life), but I still think id go with a Ford Focus ST over the Type R, even though you cant get either one here in the states :bunny: .

I would like to see a 3 car battle between the Euro-Spec Type R, the Jap-Spec Type R, and the American-Spec Si. Our Si is only 2hp less than the Type R, so it might make for an interesting battle. Looks better too, in my opinion anyways.

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I work for a Honda dealer the new tyre r's only came into stocktwo and a half weeks ago in auss, they look absoutly nuts in real life, a bit heavy but the car hadles so soo well, could do with a little more power the early thoughts werfe going to be i-vtec and turbo mmmm woulda been way better. as for price they reatail at 39,990+ on roads. comes only in 18"s cant option different wheels, they only come in 3 colours black silver and red, and as for seats cant remember the brand they arnt recaro but they look way better and are soooo comfy.

although all that said i'd take a gtr or even a gtst anyday. stock for stock that is

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