Honda has released some photos and a teaser video to showcase the Civic Type R prototype, ahead of its debut at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
According to the Japanese carmaker, the Civic Type R will be the first model in Europe to get the company's new VTEC Turbo engine from Honda’s Earth Dreams Technology range. This 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is expected to have class-leading output in excess of 280 hp and will be EURO 6 compliant.
Speaking during recent testing at the Nurburgring, Honda’s WTCC driver Gabriele Tarquini said "The car and the characteristics of the car were fantastic. I was really impressed by the power and the torque of the engine but also by the set-up they achieved…The car is very pointed on the front and very fast to change direction. This car is very close to my racing car and you can feel very well the DNA of Type R."
More details will be revealed in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.
