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
1342kg
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 3p 2.0 i-VTEC Type R Heritage · 201 CV (2009-2010)
General description
The 2009 Honda Civic Type R is not just a car, it's a statement of principles. In an era that was beginning to surrender to the turbo, Honda gave us the last symphony of its legendary naturally aspirated K20 engine. It's a pure sports compact, an analog machine in an increasingly digital world, created for purists seeking a visceral connection with driving.
Driving experience
Driving this Type R is an addictive, transportive experience. The engine asks, demands, that you take it to the redline at over 8000 rpm. It's there, when VTEC kicks in, that the car transforms, the sound becomes a metallic howl, and the acceleration pins you to the seat. The six-speed manual transmission is a work of art for its precision and mechanical feel, and the firm, direct chassis communicates every texture of the asphalt. It's not the fastest, but it is one of the ones that makes you feel most alive.
Design and aesthetics
Its design, nicknamed 'the spaceship,' was groundbreaking and remains spectacular. Every line, from the sharp front end to the rear with its triangular exhausts and integrated spoiler, screams sportiness. Inside, the futurism continues with a two-tier dashboard that prioritizes information for the driver, with the tachometer at the center of the action. The bucket seats hug you in the corners, and the aluminum gear knob is the finishing touch to a cockpit designed by and for the pleasure of driving.
Technology and features
The magic of this car lies in its brilliant mechanical engineering, not in touch screens. The crown jewel is the i-VTEC system, a technology that gives the engine a dual personality: docile for daily use and a high-revving demon when provoked. The rest of the package, with precise electric power steering and a finely tuned chassis, is focused on one thing only: offering the purest and most rewarding driving experience possible, without filters.
Competition
In its time, it faced titans like the Volkswagen Golf GTI, more bourgeois and versatile; the Ford Focus ST, with the charisma of its five-cylinder engine; and the Renault Mégane R.S., the king of track efficiency. Against them, the Civic Type R offered a unique and almost extinct proposition: the purity and character of a high-revving naturally aspirated engine, a philosophy that captivated the most passionate drivers.
Conclusion
The Honda Civic Type R FN2 is much more than just a 'hot hatch.' It's the swan song of a way of understanding sports motoring, a machine that rewards the driver who gets involved and knows how to squeeze its mechanics. Today it is an icon, a future classic that represents pure emotion. It's not a car for getting from point A to B; it's a car for enjoying the journey as if it were the final destination.