Honda Civic Type R Testing Caught by Paparazzi

While Honda is gearing up to show off a new version of the Civic Type R at the Paris Motor Show this week, the brand is also out testing prototypes of the car. 

While going to show off an innovated variant of the Civic Type R in Paris, Honda is examining prototypes of the version. 

A turbocharged 2.0 displacement of V4 producing minimum of 280 hp will power the front-drive hatch. The Type R will be characterised with a four-corner adjustable dampers. A special button on the helm will control them.

Suehiro Hasshi who leads the Civic Type R evolution states that an innovated +R mode creates an athletic and dynamic model for the customer to set pulses race. According to him, the character difference is huge. He stated that the +R mode is exceeding, that the model is perfect for track usage and that it will be evaluated by true sports-driving fans.

Wait for live coverage from the Motor Show held in Paris where the concept of innovated Civic Type R will be presented.

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