Especificaciones y análisis del Honda Civic
Power
320HP
Torque
400Nm
Consumption
7.8l/100
Emissions
178g/km
0-100 km/h
5.7s
Top Speed
272km/h
Weight
1380kg
Price
44,700€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
420 L
46 L
235 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo GT · 320 CV (2018-2019)
General description
The 2018 Honda Civic Type R is not just a car; it's a statement of intent. Born on the track and adapted for the street, it represents the ultimate expression of Honda's engineering, a radical compact that challenges the limits of front-wheel drive with a ferocity and purity that thrill to the core.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a whirlwind of emotions. The 320-horsepower 2.0 VTEC Turbo engine pushes with an addictive rage, especially when the needle surpasses 2500 rpm. Every shift with its precise 6-speed manual gearbox is a mechanical pleasure, a direct dialogue with the machine. The steering is telepathic, and the chassis, with its superb rigidity, allows you to trace curves with absolute confidence, feeling the asphalt pass under your feet. It's a visceral, noisy, and absolutely unforgettable experience.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are as extreme as its performance. There is no subtlety in its forms; every line, every air intake, and above all, its gigantic rear wing, scream aerodynamic performance. The central triple exhaust outlet is not just an ornament; it's the sonic signature of its character. It's a polarizing design—you either love its audacity or hate it, but it never goes unnoticed, casting the shadow of a race car into everyday life.
Technology and features
Technology is at the service of speed. The adaptive dampers transform the car at the touch of a button, switching from a surprisingly usable 'Comfort' mode to an 'R+' mode that turns it into a track beast. The mechanical limited-slip differential is key to transmitting all the power to the ground without losing control, demonstrating engineering that goes beyond brute force to focus on efficiency and total control.
Competition
In the Olympus of hot hatches, the Type R faced titans like the Ford Focus RS, the SEAT León Cupra, the Hyundai i30 N, and the Volkswagen Golf R. Each had its own weapons, but the Honda always stood out for its purist approach and its analog connection with the driver, honorably defending the throne of the fastest and most exciting front-wheel-drive cars on the planet.
Conclusion
The Honda Civic Type R is an ode to driving in its purest form. It's not the most comfortable or the most discreet car, but it is one of the most rewarding and exciting you can own. It's a machine created with passion for those who feel passion, a future classic that celebrates engineering, speed, and unfiltered emotion.