The arrival of Honda Civic Type R is synonymous with the arrival of a new Type R TCR and Honda promises a debut to match by 2023 before it takes to the track in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge.
There are no major surprises with the road version of the Civic ype R. Honda introduced the vehicle in July 2022, though it didn’t offer details on the powertrain until late August.
The Type R TCR is based on the same FL5 production car, but with changes to the exterior that improve downforce, stability, cooling and cornering ability. The vehicle is in an early development stage, but the teaser images They give an idea of what is to come.
First things to notice are the aggressive cutouts behind the rear wheels and the spoiler at the rear. Another spoiler says present in the front and the Alcon brakes. The side skirts give the impression that the car is sitting on the ground, and it will be lower for its tuned suspension system for racing.
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The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine will receive race upgrades, as will the transmission. The cockpit features a multi-channel driver’s display, additional cooling for the driver, and FIA safety approval.
Honda Performance Development (HPD) and JAS Motorsports They build the car and it’s the same team that built the previous Type R TCR that achieved multiple race and championship victories.
“The Civic Type R is one of Honda’s most iconic and desirable cars.“, declared John Whiteman, HPD Business Manager. «Being an icon and a globally homologated race car, it’s no surprise that the TCR is one of HPD’s most popular cars. We at HPD are very proud to continue our partnership with JAS and offer the Honda Civic Type R FL5 TCR to North America in 2023.«.
The remaining information on the Honda Civic Type R TCR will be released in the first quarter of 2023.
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