New Civic Type R Prototypes Spied With More Features

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Where have you read that the Si will be coupe or sedan only? Everything I've read (which isn't much) says it'll come in sedan, coupe and hatch. As far as I know, tho, the CTR will be hatch only.
When 10th gen Civic production started last year, Honda Canada did say that every sedan, coupe, and Si sold in Canada will be made in Canada. I take that to mean no Si hatch at least in Canada.
 

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Could we be looking at a hybrid drive where the rear-wheels are electric?

It appears that the rear wheels have large disk brakes, but they don't have the Bembo-looking calipers. They look more than a little like the energy-recovery brakes on a Tesla or i8.
 


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I just noticed the triple exhaust. Interesting.
 

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Could we be looking at a hybrid drive where the rear-wheels are electric?

It appears that the rear wheels have large disk brakes, but they don't have the Bembo-looking calipers. They look more than a little like the energy-recovery brakes on a Tesla or i8.
You know I was thinking this but didn't want to say it out loud... but I think this is possible, but it goes against everything TypeR - which is #MaxWeightReduction.
 

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Where have you read that the Si will be coupe or sedan only? Everything I've read (which isn't much) says it'll come in sedan, coupe and hatch. As far as I know, tho, the CTR will be hatch only.
David....I think an Si hatch is wishful thinking. Just trying to prepare you for the disappointment. The hatch is coming from the UK. The sedan and coupe are being built in NA. Perhaps if the Si gets the 2.0T......but, from what I have read so far, it appears like the Si is going to get an over boosted 1.5T. We will see.....but, I am thinking the Si will be coupe and sedan vs. all three body styles.
 


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http://www.touringcartimes.com/2016/06/22/honda-could-switch-to-rear-wheel-drive-in-2017/

“The next Civic is a four-wheel drive car so we can do it. OK, it doesn’t have a boxer engine, but we can do what they’ve done and we would just have to go rear-wheel drive with them, that’s what (TOCA) have pushed the formula into,” explained Neal.
Interesting.....very interesting.......article. Gotta wonder if this was a slip up by the race team.....
 

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Could we be looking at a hybrid drive where the rear-wheels are electric?

It appears that the rear wheels have large disk brakes, but they don't have the Bembo-looking calipers. They look more than a little like the energy-recovery brakes on a Tesla or i8.
Tesla doesn't recover energy via the braking system. The motor/inverter takes care of that task. However, if you're looking for clues that would suggest AWD, you're probably going to be disappointed. First, the prototypes clearly have no rear axles as seen (or rather not seen) in the latest spy shots. And probably the biggest clue is that Honda has already expressed their intent on recapturing the title of the fastest FWD car around the Nurbergring with the next CTR -- a feat that would be really hard to pull off with an AWD car.
 

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I am not sure if this has crossed anyone else's mind but the current Honda lineup no manual transmission vehicle is offered with Honda Sensing. Wondering if this indicates something about transmission or if Honda finally has the tech in place to offer this on a vehicle with a manual.
 

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It actually looks better with all the honeycomb nonsense covered up with the camouflage vinyl.
And is that spoiler for camouflage? I would be embarrassed to own that.
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