The sixth-generation Civic Type R has set a new record at one of the most challenging tracks in the world, the Nürburgring.
According to Honda, the new Civic Type R claimed the fastest record for a front-wheel-drive car at the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany.
It clocked in at seven minutes and 44.881 seconds.
The new record holder was powered by a 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo engine, which was tweaked to achieve a maximum power output of 325 horsepower and a maximum torque of 420 Newton meters.
Other updates applied to the record-breaking Honda Civic Type R included a larger front grille, detail-oriented body parts designs both in the front and rear of the vehicle, modified brakes, and a set of Michelin Pilot Sport CUP 2 Connect tires.
“Under the concept of ‘Ultimate SPORT 2.0,’ we developed the all-new Civic Type R with the spirit of ‘going beyond our past achievements’ and strived for the ultimate FWD (front-wheel-drive) sports car by refining the ‘essential value’ and ‘emotional appeal’ unique only to our Type R models… Six years after the lap record was set by the previous-generation Civic Type R (FK8), we reached this new dimension as a result of all of the passion we poured in and all the advancements we made for this Type R model. Finally, our wish to share this title with all Type R fans all around the world came true,” stated Honda Civic Type R Development Leader Hideki Kakinuma.
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