2015 Super R Civic

Yeah, thats right! The new 2015 honda Civic Type R was described as the "Super R" by Honda engineer Suhiro Hassi. Although Honda hasn't released the final look of the car, we do know some of the specs and we have an idea what the new Type R will look like based off the last concept that was on display at the 2014 Paris auto show. Besides some fancy vinyls and a new, shiny blue paint job, the Civic resembles the same model as the older concept that was revealed at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show.

So what exactly makes this Civic Type R a Super R? Well let's review the information we have on this monster. To start things off, the hot hatch is powered by a turbo 2.0 liter engine that's supposedly pushing out around 320 horsepower. Redline is set at 7,000 rpm and of course Honda's famous VTEC (variable valve timing) technology will be included as well as a six speed manual transmission. But one thing that is interesting about this model is that it will include a "+R" button. This is the very first model to have the button, and when it is pressed, the car will squeeze out its full race car potential by adjusting certain suspension components, steering and engine torque mapping.

Now you may be thinking, how is this little front wheel drive car going to handle all that power? Well Honda has developed a new Steering Axis system where they have combined a set up involving two kingpin like supports along with a combination of other mechanical aspects.

Although no specific performance specs have been released to the public, Honda promises that the new Civic Type R will be faster than any Type R model ever made, that includes the Accord, Integra and even NSX (NSX-R). Honda also boasts that their goal for the Civic is to be the fastest FWD car from the factory on the Nurburgring.

As you can tell, the Type R is built for racers and hard core enthusiasts. Sadly the US will not see this model of the civic any time soon, but it will be launching early next year in Europe.