2016 Honda Civic Type R Concept

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Yup...a Concept that shows the all-new CTR for late 2017 even though the current shape made international markets only last year...go figure....

For the 1st time the Yanks can enjoy this as well...

"The new Honda Civic Type R Prototype has been revealed at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, offering an insight into the styling of the next-generation Civic Type R which will be officially unveiled in 2017.

Based on the low and wide proportions of the new Civic hatchback, the Type R Prototype is enhanced by muscular body styling and modifications to aid aerodynamic performance. The exterior is clothed in a highly reflective, finely-grained brushed aluminium-effect finish unique to the show car.

At the front, the aggressive bumper is accentuated with a winged carbon fibre splitter and sporty red accent line. Additional slatted ducts add width to the bumper, and diamond-mesh inserts fill the sculpted air intakes.

Honda's famous red 'H' badge - which adorns all Type R models - sits above a new air vent at the nose of the car. There is also a new intake on the bonnet, with an air scoop sited centrally in a trapezoidal recess. Smoked lenses for the LED headlights, indicators and side repeaters reflect the Type R Prototype's more aggressive character.

Carbon fibre side skirts run the length of the wheelbase, between 20-inch piano black alloy wheels with red accents and 245-section high-performance tyres. Enlarged arches accommodate the new wheels.

A substantial carbon fibre diffuser runs below the wider rear bumper, which frames three fully-functional tailpipes with a pair of directional strakes at each side. The central tailpipe is of a smaller diameter and is highlighted in bright metallic red. Unique peaks at the roof flanks point backwards towards a dramatic, visually striking rear wing.

The next-generation Honda Civic Type R was engineered within the same development programme as the other members of the Civic family, and will be officially unveiled in production form in 2017. It will be produced at Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM) in Swindon - the global manufacturing hub for the five-door hatchback, with sales expected to begin in Europe during the second half of 2017.

The Type R will be exported to markets around the world, including the US - which will mark the first time that any Honda-badged Type R has been officially sold in North America."

https://www.netcarshow.com/honda/2016-civic_type_r_concept/

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Honda has revealed this concept to give its fans some insight into what the next generation Civic Type R will look like. As you can see from the images above, it draws a lot of inspiration from the current FK2 Type R.

The body is very muscular as it makes use of a notable aerokit including a rear wing that puts the current model’s one to shame. It also has a lot more air ducts than before. Smoked LED headlamps have been added to make it look more aggressive.

finely-grained brushed aluminium paint job with the red detailing is a welcome addition to the design as it continues the dark and intimidating theme. A close look will also reveal that this makes use of three centrally places exhaust tips, just like the Ferrari 458 and F40.

A large set of 20-inch alloy wheels have been slapped on to provide it with an intimidating stance, although it might be unlikely for these to make it onto the final product.

With the current Civic Type R only being on the market for just over a year, don’t expect this concept to gain a production model anytime soon. We’ll be keeping a careful eye out, nonetheless.

The official reveal for this concept has been confirmed for early next year, at which point Honda will most likely reveal its specs and performance figures.

http://www.carmag.co.za/news_post/honda-civic-type-r-concept-revealed/
 
Look there's no denying I love my Honda's, and particularly the Type R's. I am just not too sure I like this one yet. Might still grow on me. Maybe when I see it in the flesh. Something just looks a bit off..
 
This one has potential... But those exhausts... Eish.
It kind of reminds of the WRX STI hatch (circa 2008 model)

Also, no new S2000? :cry:
 
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