2017 Honda Civic Type R spied on test in London

[ayau]

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda/civic/96563/new-2017-honda-civic-type-r-spied-on-test-in-london

 

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Thanks!

Yes, please ensure it won't bottom out on my driveway

 

[17CivicTypeR_Brian]

HPJ has shared some spy pics of the inside. Someone find them and add to this thread!

 

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These ones?

 

[J35W2]

They taped over all the emblems, what the heck is this thing? <rolls eyes dramatically>

Seriously, why is it still testing in camo even after it was shown in Paris? Honda is a real head scratcher sometimes. Or perhaps these were taken before Paris. I'm ready for specs...

Poor thing looks like it's on life support with all the cords.

 

[Tim818]

These ones?

My Body Is Ready.

 

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Couple more

 

[ayau]

Couple of things...

Middle exhaust lost its red tint
Looks like the same infotainment as the 2017 hatch
Front hood scoop is still there
Looks like the test mule is a North American model with the amber side markers; Euro cars are clear
Retained rear wiper
Type R logo is very visible at the front grill
Red seat belts; thought red was too obnoxious for a global market car
Steering wheel wasn't pulled from the current UK CTR; looks like it's the 2017 steering wheel with the new volume slider
Shifter is very low; appears to have a very short throw; current UK CTR has a 40mm throw distance, which is the same as the NSX-R
Look at the seat bolsters, wow

 

[JYR]

The car looks really big. I like how low the front seats are!

-and FB comments of course are flying. It sad to see comments like "I really want those seats" -"I wonder if those Brembos will work work on my Sport"

The photos really affirms my desire to want one but comments across the internet also affirms my fear of it getting stolen.

 

[staylurkn]

Already looks better without the red accents and what looks to be 19's. Really.. really need to know what the function of the middle pipe does. It could a) function like the F40 as a wastegate dump, b) work like the 458 which runs just the center exhaust at low rpms and only the outer two at high rpms or C) be something completely unique. Theories?

 

[lverasky]

anyone know..where can I get that wing spoiler..and does it fit on the 16' civic sedan???

 

[17CivicTypeR_Brian]

Already looks better without the red accents and what looks to be 19's. Really.. really need to know what the function of the middle pipe does. It could a) function like the F40 as a wastegate dump, b) work like the 458 which runs just the center exhaust at low rpms and only the outer two at high rpms or C) be something completely unique. Theories?

I considered starting a new thread on this topic but figured there's limited possibilities.
I have decided I believe the small central is for low throttle action. This path is well baffled and muffled. The large outlets are for heavy throttle high boost operation. They have little restriction. The path is opened up by electronic actuator.

Just my theory.

 

[17CivicTypeR_Brian]

Couple of things...

Middle exhaust lost its red tint
Looks like the same infotainment as the 2017 hatch
Front hood scoop is still there
Looks like the test mule is a North American model with the amber side markers; Euro cars are clear
Retained rear wiper
Type R logo is very visible at the front grill
Red seat belts; thought red was too obnoxious for a global market car
Steering wheel wasn't pulled from the current UK CTR; looks like it's the 2017 steering wheel with the new volume slider
Shifter is very low; appears to have a very short throw; current UK CTR has a 40mm throw distance, which is the same as the NSX-R
Look at the seat bolsters, wow

Good points.
That shifter is super short!!!

Noticed traction control off is half-size button on dash
No sign of buttons for LDW or LKA ...
No heated seats or dual zone climate.

 

[A2typeR]

I don't think Honda added enough Red to the interior

 

[Eddie]

The steering wheel I can probably get use to, the red line around the dash and door panels is killing me! Please Honda do us all a favor and do NOT use the red trim line around the interior.

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