Official 2023 Civic Type R (FL5) U.S. Specs Released 📣

[administrator]

Full US specs of the 2023 Type R (FL5) just posted:

https://www.civicxi.com/forum/threads/official-2023-civic-type-r-fl5-specifications-released.51009/

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[typearghhhh]

looks good!

 

[TypeSiR]

Juicy!

 

[Setanta]

They got the dashboard right. The FK8 dashboard layout is horrific. Big props for the physical buttons too. Not a fan of the rear wing at all, looks like an ebay special. But if I didn't have an FK8, I'd definitely be interested in this

 

[NapalmEnema]

Glad it exists and the improvements look great but Fk8 for life. Swinging for the fences styling > boring compromise

 

[JohnEBlaze]

So far the proportions of the car look off in pictures for me. Specifically the front looks weird and long while the side profile kind of resembles a CUV. However, if it looks good in person I will likely trade my FK8 that's low miles and paid off for an FL5. I'd like to think dealers would entertain a trade-in that I'm offering with no MSRP. I intend to return to the dealer I purchased the FK8 at.

 

[QuasarMotors]

The upgraded transmission is interesting. Wonder if they can be swapped

 

[arpypat]

I just creamed in my drawers

 

[TheCanadian]

Looks like transmission is the same + updated shift linkage and upper assembly. Maybe it can be swapped hmmmmm

 

[seed3540]

Not enough change to warrant a new purchase. I am happy that they will continue selling this in the west. Engine parts should still be plentiful for a while since the still build the motor in Ohio.

 

[TheCanadian]

Yeah it’s the same engine with a new turbo / FBO hardware

 

[9000RPM]

Hoping I can snag a set of those wheels for $1K.

 

[Infinity000]

Honda has definitely improved upon various annoyances with the FK8 version. However, the fact that they only pushed an additional 9 HP out does not make me at all think of trading my FK8. In fact, I have a feeling with that disappointment the originals to the US will still rise in value even with the addition of the new changes, especially due to its unique look.

 

[Rfabianfk82020]

Stock v stock. I’d take that R+ gauge cluster. Those wheels/tires and that’s about it. I’m just happy there’s a next gen. I knew we had good sales from the FK8 but I wouldn’t have been surprised if they cut US markets again.

 

[jtrader]

Not a fan of the rear wing at all, looks like an ebay special.

Completely agree. It needs to be color matched. That would help a ton. At this point, the black CTR looks the best.

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