There is no bolt-on switch for you.
The new Honda Civic Type R Sport Line is not planned to be brought to the U.S. Civic owners who want to reduce the size of their rear wings must look elsewhere. Motor Track reports that the Sport Line’s rear wing is not compatible with the U.S. Honda Civic Type R. This makes it impossible to swap the wings.
Although the CTR’s updated version debuted last week, there were several changes, such as the smaller rear wings, but nothing else mechanically. The CTR Sports Line offers a more attractive package. The standard CTR’s red trim – as well as the U.S. one– have been removed and a gray accent line is now placed along the car’s lower body. It is only available in Europe and Honda justifies this because the CTR has younger U.S. customers. The wheels are 19 inches with a dark grey finish. The V-shape-spoked wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sports 4S tires.
However, not all changes are visible. Honda also added sound deadening to the rear of the car to reduce noise, vibration and harshness inside the CTR’s cabin. The interior features a black leather upholstery with red stitching and a heavily bolstered seat. The steering wheel is finished in Alcantara. Any interior upgrades are completed by a new, teardrop-shaped gearshift knob.
Honda has maintained the CTR’s powertrain for the new Sports Line. The new Sports Line still features a turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder engine that produces 315 horsepower (235kilowatts) for Europe. This is more than the U.S. CTR which makes 306 hp (228kW).
Although CTR enthusiasts in America may be disappointed that they won’t be able to see the European CTR’s new wings, there will be many aftermarket options, just like Motor Trend notes. Aftermarket wings are already available. If there is a demand for a wing that looks like the CTR Sports Line, it will likely be available from a company in no time.