The Civic Type R is a front wheel drive hatchback motor vehicle with a front positioned engine, produced by Honda.
Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 2 litre turbocharged 4 cylinder motor, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 315.5 bhp (320 PS/235 kW) at 6500 rpm and 400 N·m (295 lb·ft/40.8 kgm) at 2500-4500 rpm respectively.
A 6 speed manual gearbox transfers the power to the driven wheels.
Claimed kerb weight is 1380 kg.
The Honda Civic Type R is said to be able to achieve a maxiumum speed of 272 km/h or 169 mph, manufacturer claimed fuel consumption figures are 9.8/6.5/7.7 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 176.0 g/km.
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