Superior Aerodynamics for All-New Honda Civic Type R
February 11 2015 - 4:56AM
JCN Newswire (English)
- 2.0 liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine and aerodynamic
performance deliver class-best top speed of 270km/h (167mph)(1)
- Unique vents, grilles, spoilers and skirts contribute to enhanced
downforce and minimized drag
- All-new Honda Civic Type R in Championship White will make global
debut at 2015 Geneva Motor Show
The all-new Honda Civic Type R - which will make its world premiere
at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show - will feature a host of eye-catching
design enhancements that have been heavily influenced by extensive
aerodynamic development and testing, both on computer and in the
wind tunnel. The result is a car with exceptional high speed
stability and high levels of downforce.
The superior aerodynamic performance helps make the most of the
Civic Type R's 2.0 liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine,
enabling the car to achieve a top speed of 270km/h (167mph)(1),
unrivalled amongst its front wheel-drive competitors.
A new, almost completely flat underside aids airflow under the
vehicle and combines with a rear diffuser to optimize downforce -
effectively 'sucking' the car onto the road. A bespoke rear wing
gives the car enhanced visual presence and delivers powerful
additional downforce, thanks notably to the structure of its
airfoil section.
A wide front splitter and deep side skirts also manage airflow and
reduce lift, while the front bumper has been shaped specifically to
inhibit air turbulence around the front wheels, cutting drag and
enhancing high-speed stability.
To help the driver manage the Type R's prodigious power, the car is
equipped with a high performance Brembo brake package for the front
wheels, developed specifically for the car. At the front,
four-piston calipers apply braking force to 350 mm drilled discs.
New 19-inch alloy wheels, unique to the Type R, complement the
visual changes, filling the wheel arches and accommodating the
larger brakes.
Heat management was another major focus for the design team,
influencing several prominent external design modifications.
Enlarged upper and lower grilles in the front bumper, vents above
the wheels on the front quarter panels and vents at the trailing
edges of the front wheel arches combine to provide greater cooling
and ventilation for the high-output engine.
The Civic Type R will be unveiled at Geneva Motor Show in
Championship White - a color shared with successive generations of
iconic Type R vehicles.
Honda can be found at stand 4250 in Hall 4 at the 85th Geneva Motor
Show (March 3-15).
Note:
(1) Honda internal figure, subject to homologation
About Honda
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267/NYSE:HMC) is one of the leading
manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest
manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to
provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is
more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide,
producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs,
generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and
automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19
million customers annually. For more information, please visit
http://world.honda.com.
Source: Honda
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