Especificaciones y análisis del Honda Civic
Power
201HP
Torque
193Nm
Consumption
9.1l/100
Emissions
215g/km
0-100 km/h
6.6s
Top Speed
235km/h
Weight
1301kg
Price
30,900€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
485 L
50 L
148 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Heritage Navi · 201 CV (2007-2008)
General description
The 2007 Honda Civic Type R, known by the code FN2, is an ode to Japanese engineering and the passion for driving. It's not just a car; it's an experience that transports you to an era where high-revving, naturally aspirated engines were king. It represents Honda's rebellious spirit, encapsulated in a design that seemed to have come from the future.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel a mechanical connection that has been lost. Below 5,500 rpm, it's a docile car, but when VTEC kicks in, an addictive fury is unleashed. The engine howls beyond 8,000 rpm with an intoxicating metallic sound that gives you goosebumps. The six-speed manual transmission is a work of art for its precision and feel, constantly inviting you to play with it. It's a car that demands from you, communicates with you, and rewards you with an enchanting purity.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetic is polarizing and bold, a spaceship for the road. The sharp silhouette, iconic triangular exhausts, and rear spoiler define its unapologetically sporty character. The interior is equally spectacular, with a futuristic two-tier cockpit, vibrant red digital instrumentation, and sport seats that firmly embrace you, creating the atmosphere of a fighter jet cockpit ready for combat.
Technology and features
The true technological magic of this Type R isn't in the screens, but in its heart: the K20Z4 engine with the VTEC system. This engineering marvel allows you to have two cars in one: a quiet compact for daily use and a track beast. The electric power steering is precise, and the chassis, though criticized for its rear torsion beam, offers devilish agility. It's technology at the service of pure emotion.
Competition
At its launch, it dueled with legends like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the Ford Focus ST, and the Renault Mégane RS. While its European rivals opted for turbos, the Civic Type R proudly defended the naturally aspirated philosophy, offering a sharper, more radical driving experience. It was the choice of the purist, of those who sought the engine's scream over low-end torque.
Conclusion
The Honda Civic Type R FN2 is a car with immense soul, a future classic that represents the end of a golden era. It's imperfect, demanding, and not for everyone, but that's precisely where its charm lies. It offers one of the purest and most exciting driving experiences of its time, a reminder that passion for motoring is measured in revolutions per minute and smiles per mile.