Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Runs High-Speed Speed Speed Run

The turbocharged engine of the Civic Type R makes a wonderful sound.

The new Honda Civic Type R will be available later in the year. However, the current version remains a powerful hot hatch. This video gives you a chance to see the Limited Edition model’s turbocharged turbocharged engine both from the outside and the cabin. The driver can run up to 250 km/h (155 miles per hour). This video is mainly focused on angles that show the turbocharged engine’s sounds. To let the exhaust note echo off concrete walls, the driver takes the turbocharged engine through tunnels. The last angle points the camera at a speedometer, and the GPS-monitored speed is displayed on the right. The driver performs several high-speed runs. The speedometer shows that the Type R Limited Edition is capable of traveling at 261 kph (162 miles) in the fastest setting. The GPS however, puts the velocity at 250 km/h.

The Limited Edition has a lower rotational mass than the regular Civic Type . It is lighter at 18 pounds (8.1 kg) than the regular Civic Type . They are wrapped in sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. You can also save 28 pounds (12.7 kg) by using less sound deadening. The European version, like this one, has no air conditioning and an infotainment system for weight reduction.

Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition Runs High-Speed Speed Speed Run

The Limited Edition shares the same engine as the Type R. Although Honda has yet to unveil the new Civic Type R model, they have already begun building excitement about it. The new hot hatch has already set a lap record on front-wheel-drive models at the Suzuka circuit. The car was able to clock a time of 2:23.120 seconds which was slightly faster than the Limited Edition of 2 mins and 23.993 seconds.

It is unknown what the powertrain of the new Civic Type R will be. Rumours suggest that the new Civic Type R uses a modified turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produces more power. According to reports, the only option is a six-speed manual transmission. A five-door hatchback, like the current model is likely to be available.