First Drive Honda Civiv Type R GT - Yes, probably have long since the concept is outstanding, but the production version of the Honda ...
First Drive Honda Civiv Type R GT - Yes, probably have long since the concept is outstanding, but the production version of the Honda Civic Type R was present, and promises so much development on the mechanical side. With the "promises" 306 hp, this is one of the hot-hatchback the most powerful in the world. According to Honda, this model is also a Type R cars of the most extreme and loudest (hardcore) ever made.
Civic Type R also became Honda's first get a system variable-valve timing VTEC with additional typical turbocharger. Quite strange, because history Type R always provide naturally-aspirated engine with high engine speed limits. This car is actually only able to shout up to 7,000 rpm, and a peak power of 306 hp is present even before the redline, at 6,500 rpm. Peak torque of 400 Nm itself is at 2,500 rpm rotation.
So far, very much characteristic of Type R. More like such as the Renault Megane RS or the Volkswagen Golf R. Honda Civic has been pinned to the front-wheel drive system that added the mechanical limited-slip differential, Hence more like Renault. See the power that must be carried front wheels, Type R was also given a front suspension strut dual-axis, the system also used by Ford, Renault and Vauxhall on the model of its hot-hatchback. This system is claimed by Honda to minimize torque-steer up to 55%. Importantly, given the style of the front wheels must carry up to 400 Nm.
The rear suspension uses torsion-beam (which is actually not too bad), and the steering wheel and its electrical system using adaptive-damper. The damper can be arranged in two modes; normal, or more rigid thanks to press the '+ R' on the dashboard. Honda boasted quite crowded on the speed of the Type R in 'a circuit in Germany'. Mode + R has been optimized for the circuit because it adds a steering weight, improve accelerator response, and reduce the intrusion traction control system. The instrument panel is also automatically turned into red.
Exterior appearance of anger may be the main points of the Civic Type R, especially on the wings and incision-sayatang air holes. Honda said additional elements on the 5-door Civic is present for aerodynamics and cooling functions of the drive system than just aesthetics.
Inside, it appears as you expect. The seats are different, because it is intended to drive more extreme. However the view a little disturbed because the steering wheel cover at the top of the dashboard speedometer. Obviously with 306 hp power, you want to see how fast you are going, do not you? Then there is the lever 6-speed manual transmission made of aluminum. There is no automatic transmission option for this car.
No problem, considering how good this car weight control. Accelerator and brake pedal should be positioned closer in order to facilitate the process heel-and-toe, and the gearshift could be finer. But overall, the Civic is so easy to drive.
The engine feels calm, so that when the process moved forward fairly soft and soothing at all engine rev range. Although symptoms of turbo lag was so big in the lower rounds. Strongly approached a Type R.
When the engine is working hard too, his character is far from the traditional Type R. Civic Type R is very fast, no doubt about it. Acceleration 0-100 kph accomplished in 5.7 seconds, and is very difficult to make a front-wheel drive vehicles can be faster than that. Was punched in the middle rounds, and when the head rev-limit noticeably harder. Our test car odometer shows 1,200 miles (1,932 km), but the Megane RS 275 that we use to test the long-term feel lighter when the engine rotation rising. But it must be admitted, the Type R engine capability so high.
Similarly, the control and pengendaraannya. For the problem of driving, we have to test it again at the bumpy track here because the road was so smooth. I think it will be a little hard, but it was still controlled in standard mode, and painful in the mode + R.
When all the settings right, Type R biting the asphalt so heroic on-locking differential circuit and keep the stern under control when accelerating hard. There is also the setting for the accelerator here.
This car is very promising. Claims time under 8-minutes at the Nürburgring feels real. But look further, especially for communication problems steering and driver involvement, the Civic Type R is still failing to answer it.
Wheel, consistent and accurate however, was less impressive than the mechanical grip. The steering feels less exciting than the property Megane. In my opinion, more time with the car testing is necessary to determine the lack of torque-steer is able to shine more brightly. Because of how great the big Honda compromising power at the muzzle, reduces torque-steer at reducing intimate feedback to the driver.
The problem may not be relevant to everyone. Because Type R is so different than the two rivals. Although still not on par denan Golf R or Megane RS 275 Trophy, this car is one of the front wheel drive car the most potential in the ranks of today's production vehicles. Speech is a great compliment.
