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Encyclopedia > Honda Type R
2007 Japanese market Civic Type R
2007 Japanese market Civic Type R

Honda automobile Type R models are special performance editions of their respective model families. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixelsFull resolution (1936 × 1288 pixel, file size: 973 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixelsFull resolution (1936 × 1288 pixel, file size: 973 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ... “Car” and “Cars” redirect here. ...


The design of Type R ("R" for "Racing") models was originally focused on race conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing weight, and maximizing performance potential (e.g. engine tuning, suspension set-up). Thus, Type R models were first conceived for racetracks. However, due to Honda's increased focus on their highly regarded VTEC engines, the Type R was eventually designed for a much wider market. Alternative use: Race track Racetrack is a pencil and paper game, nominally for two players. ... VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) is a valvetrain system developed by Honda to improve the volumetric efficiency of a four-stroke internal combustion engine. ... For other uses, see Engine (disambiguation). ...


Type R vehicles traditionally have a red Honda badge and championship white paint as an option to relate to their first F1 winning car. Honda's racing and F1 cars often feature a red Honda badge.

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Models

NSX Type R

Main article: Honda NSX
NSX Type R
NSX Type R

Honda produced a very limited number of NSX type R in 1992 for Japan. Major changes include a more aggressive suspension and an extensive weight reduction to 1230 kg from the normal NSX weight of 1350 kg. The NSX type R was very track oriented as it lacked sound deadening, audio, electric windows, and air conditioning in an effort to reduce weight. The NSX type R's role was replaced by the NSX type S Zero in 1997 The Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America and Hong Kong) is a sports car produced between 1990 and 2005 by the Japanese automaker Honda. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 931 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1200 pixel, file size: 931 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...


A second iteration of the type-R dubbed NSX-R was released in 2002, again exclusively in Japan. The NSX-R has a more aggressive rear spoiler and hood vent, along with various refinements to reduce weight to 1270 kg. Under the body, panels and air fences in the front, along with a small rear diffuser serve to produce balanced downforce. The subtle changes along with its renowned handling have kept NSX-R in contention on the track even against considerably higher-powered cars, such as the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, whose Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time it tied.


Integra Type R

Main article: Acura Integra
1998 Honda Integra for the European market
1998 Honda Integra for the European market

A regional variant is known in North America as the Acura Integra Type R (DC2). A Type-R variant of the North American RSX was not available. In the rest of the world the RSX (DC5) is still called Integra Type-R. (This applies to only certain production versions of the DC5, inasmuch as there are differences in the brakes, suspension, motors and other parts of the DC5 Type R versus the DC5 Type S.) The Integra, sold as an Acura in North America, and as a Honda elsewhere, was a small, sporty vehicle sold both as a sedan and hatchback. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 565 pixelsFull resolution (1194 × 844 pixel, file size: 313 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 565 pixelsFull resolution (1194 × 844 pixel, file size: 313 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ...


The DC2 Type R came standard with a 200 hp (figure may vary in different countries, 195 hp USDM) 1.8 L DOHC VTEC engine, known as the B18C5 (US) or B18C (Japan), and other versions depending on the country where it was sold. Equipped with a close ratio 5-speed manual transmission and a Torsen axle, the DC2 Integra Type R had significantly improved performance and handling relative to the non-Type R Integra.


These were the result of extensive changes, including a strengthened chassis with extra spot welds and thicker metal around the rear shock towers, weight reduction (reduced sound insulation, thinner windscreen, lighter wheels and exhaust), more power (due in part to an 8400 rpm redline and hand-polished intake and exhaust ports), and suspension upgrades. The result was a capable sports coupe which was acclaimed by motoring journalists worldwide. Interestingly, there was little net weight difference between the Integra Type R and the Integra GS-R, because the extra metal and cross bracing in the Type R almost completely made up for the weight reductions. The DC2 Type R was the only Honda Type R ever sold in the United States.


An interesting and little publicised fact about the 1996-2001 DC2 Type R is that Honda lost money on every single vehicle sold, even though extra dealer markups sometimes made for excessive dealer profit. Honda produced the DC2 Type R for homologation purposes to meet FIA certification of the motor and the chassis changes to make the car more competitive in N-series and World Cup racing. The details required, hand tooling in early versions and finishing the product through the use of various small fabrication shops in Japan made for increased costs in manufacture that could not be made up in the list price of the vehicles. Honda (and Acura in the US) deemed the car important for the marque's image and important for the racing programmes of the era, and the parent company therefore accepted a financial net loss on each vehicle sold.


The DC5 Type R (Japanese market only) comes standard with a K20A 220 hp (164 kW) 2.0 L DOHC i-VTEC 4 cylinder engine. The "i" in i-VTEC stands for intelligent VTEC, which employs VTC (Variable Timing Control) to advance or retard the timing up to 50 degrees. The Integra Type R comes equipped with Recaro seats, Brembo brakes, a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and a stiffer suspension.


Image:Civic Type R 2007.jpg

Main article: Honda Civic Type R

The Civic Type R models were preceded by the 1991 EF9 CRX SiR and the 1992 EG6 SiR II. The Civic CRX SiR was the first Civic ever to utilize the venerable B16 engine and the renowned helical LSD, with a stripped out interior devoid of luxuries such as power windows and power steering. This inaugural top-of-the range Civic marked Honda's successes in Formula One, with multiple Constructors' Championships with the Marlboro McLaren team. The latter EG6 SiR II used the same stripped out formula, with a 10 hp (7 kW) hike for the B16 engine and a marginally stiffer chassis, better brakes this time in a larger heavier body shell. The 1997 EK9 Civic was the first to be given the Type R badge. Since then most generations have offered a Type R variant.The new honda civic type R was launched early in 2007 with a boosting performance. 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds and 147 kilowatts of power.The 2.0 liter Dohc I-VTEC engine is finely tuned resulting in hige rev camshafts kicking in at 5400 rpm going all the way to the 8400 rpm limit which is also recognised as a car with the best driving response in the hothatch industry.With it's new space age look it's a real eye catcher and with digital displays on the inside with all the sporting goods like bucket seats, 6 speed gearbox, alliminium pedals and gear shifter and 18 inch wheels for better grip with outstanding braking power and with safety always a first thing on honda's drawing boards.All of this makes this new type R honda's best production car ever made in the civic range and truly a car in its own class. The Honda Civic Type R is a high performance version of the popular Honda Civic. ... The Honda Civic is a compact car manufactured by Honda. ... mk1 Honda Civic CRX The Honda Civic CRX, originally launched as the Honda Ballade CR-X in Japan, is a compact sports car manufactured by Honda. ...


Accord Type R/ Euro-R

Main article: Honda Accord
JDM 'CL1' Accord Euro-R
JDM 'CL1' Accord Euro-R

The Honda Accord Type-R (ATR) was produced from 1998-2003 using the CH1 Accord chassis and sold in UK/EU markets, the JDM Accord Euro-R uses the CL1 chassis. Using a naturally aspirated 2.2 litre 4-cylinder H22A7 VTEC motor which produces 209 bhp (212ps) @ 7,200 rpm and 158 ft·lbf (214 N·m) @ 6,700 rpm. The Accord Type-R includes a stiffened chassis, limited-slip-differential, twin-pot brakes, dual exit exhaust system, Recaro seats and a leather trimmed Momo steering wheel. 0-60 is around 7-seconds and the top speed is approximately 141 mph (227 km/h). The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976, debuting as a compact hatchback and evolving into a intermediate vehicle. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixelsFull resolution (1936 × 1288 pixel, file size: 322 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 532 pixelsFull resolution (1936 × 1288 pixel, file size: 322 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... The term JDM Japanese domestic market (JDM) is used to describe Japans economic market for Japanese-brand goods, chiefly automobiles and parts. ... The term JDM Japanese domestic market (JDM) is used to describe Japans economic market for Japanese-brand goods, chiefly automobiles and parts. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... In automotive applications, a limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. ... Recaro is a German company based in Kirchheim unter Teck in the vicinity of Stuttgart, well known for their bucket seats and commonly contracted to produce upgraded racing style seats for many sporty cars built by various mainstream manufacturers. ... MOMO is a design company (based in Italy) that makes accessories and parts for automobiles. ...


Its successor is the CL7 Accord Euro-R produced 2003-2007 built in Sayama, Japan for the JDM market, it came with a K20A I-VTEC motor {Displacement: 1998 cc, Compression: 11.5:1, Power: 220 bhp (220 PS, 162 kW) @ 8000 rpm, Torque: 152 ft·lbf (206 N•m) @ 7000 rpm and a Redline of 8500 rpm} same as the 02-06 Integra Type R. Of course it has the standard Type R modifications – including Recaro seats, a limited-slip-differential and independent double-wishbone suspension. A cylinder head from a Honda K20Z3. ... Recaro is a German company based in Kirchheim unter Teck in the vicinity of Stuttgart, well known for their bucket seats and commonly contracted to produce upgraded racing style seats for many sporty cars built by various mainstream manufacturers. ... In automotive applications, a limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. ...


See also

  • Honda
  • Honda NSX
  • Honda Integra
  • Honda Civic
  • Honda Accord

This article is about the Japanese motor corporation. ... The Honda NSX (Acura NSX in North America and Hong Kong) is a sports car produced between 1990 and 2005 by the Japanese automaker Honda. ... The Integra, a car sold as an Acura in North America, and as a Honda elsewhere was a sporty front-wheel drive vehicle sold both as a sedan and hatchback. ... The Honda Civic is a compact car manufactured by Honda. ... The Honda Accord is an automobile manufactured by Honda since 1976, debuting as a compact hatchback and evolving into a intermediate vehicle. ...

External links

References

  • FNFMotors.ca - Hight Performance JDM Engines (commercial site)
  • JDMRacingMotors.com - JDM Engines (commercial site)
  • [1] - Specs for Civic EDM EP3 available via Used Car Search function
  • [2] - Specs for 2007 Civic Type-R via: Type R 07 -> Specs -> Download specifications PDF


 

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