Honda have taken the 2014 Geneva Motor Show by storm with their devilish new hot-hatch – the 2014 Civic Type R Concept model. Dubbed by Honda as a ‘racing car for the road’, the new Type R looks set to signal a new era for Honda – with the most extreme Civic Type R yet. The sleek and aerodynamic profile reflects a car designed for performance whilst maintaining the look of a road car and the distinctive character of Type R. The styling of the car is heavily linked to performance, with the Type R Concept clearly showing its credentials in the exterior design.
Many of the styling features offer real performance benefits, in addition to aesthetics, as confirmed by feedback from prototype testing at the famous Nürburgring circuit in Germany. While further detail on performance is yet to be announced, Honda has confirmed that the forthcoming new Type R will be the first model in Europe to feature one of its brand new VTEC Turbo engines from the Earth Dreams Technology range.
The 2.0-litre, direct-injection, turbocharged four-cylinder is expected to deliver class-leading output of approximately 280 PS and will be Euro VI compliant. Honda officials have also revealed that the production-version of the Type R will debut in Europe come mid-2015.
Story: Sayem Parvez Syed
