Civic Type R with dual clutch?

[05 Si]

Any chance we'll see a dual clutch option for the new Civic Type R?

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[randY49]

Hope not. Stick to what Honda does best and keep it a 6-spd manual.

 

[s2ker]

Hope not. Stick to what Honda does best and keep it a 6-spd manual.

Yes please keep it manual only. Type R should be be kept as pure as possible. That's one of the reasons that attracted me to the S2000 - manual only!

 

[randY49]

Yes please keep it manual only. Type R should be be kept as pure as possible. That's one of the reasons that attracted me to the S2000 - manual only!

And that's one thing the current-gen Si has going for it as well. Manual only.

 

[YoungTMarley]

This car is all about feel and performance. Performance cars are always more engauging with the conventional 6-Speed !

 

[Golf6]

Agreed with the others keep it manual. Does Honda even have a DCT to use even if it wanted to?

 

[randY49]

Agreed with the others keep it manual. Does Honda even have a DCT to use even if it wanted to?

It has the 8-spd DCT in the new ILX and (I believe) TLX mated to the 2.4L 4-cyl. It's a little different though in that it has a torque converter for better operation at low speeds. I don't think it has the performance chops to go into the Type-R, but that's just me speculating.

 

[CaptK]

This car is all about feel and performance. Performance cars are always more engauging with the conventional 6-Speed !

It's cheaper and less complicated in terms of repairs too. I see this debate with every performance car that isn't offered in an auto or DCT. People claim they will sell more (which is always true if they offer more options) but is it worth the added costs and will it take away from the spirit of the car.

 

[RSXer]

It has the 8-spd DCT in the new ILX and (I believe) TLX mated to the 2.4L 4-cyl. It's a little different though in that it has a torque converter for better operation at low speeds. I don't think it has the performance chops to go into the Type-R, but that's just me speculating.

Yea doubt that would hold up in a high performance application like the Type R. Manual for me anyway if I were to get a car like that. I wanna feel as connected as possible!

 

[Fresh]

Although DCT Is pretty sick awesome, keeping it manual keeps my wife from laying a foot on it.

 

[Tegster]

Yea doubt that would hold up in a high performance application like the Type R. Manual for me anyway if I were to get a car like that. I wanna feel as connected as possible!

DCT transmissions are fun and feel novel when you first drive them but they get boring over time. It removes two of the connection (literally) points you have with the car - the shifter and clutch pedal. With those two removed you just feel less of what the car's doing and how it's behaving.

 

[Guzmannn]

DCT transmissions are fun and feel novel when you first drive them but they get boring over time. It removes two of the connection (literally) points you have with the car - the shifter and clutch pedal. With those two removed you just feel less of what the car's doing and how it's behaving.

Also more complex and more prone to issues compared to manual. Nothing beats manual for simplicity and reliability.

 

[martyr]

Honestly most Civic owners wouldn't even know the difference between the different 'auto' transmissions (traditional auto, CVT, DCT). It's us enthusiasts who would appreciate the technology and performance benefits behind dual clutch. It's also a bragging point for enthusiasts when talking about their car.

One thing people haven't talked about is that dual clutch transmission would of course also add costs to the car.

 

[randY49]

It has the 8-spd DCT in the new ILX and (I believe) TLX mated to the 2.4L 4-cyl. It's a little different though in that it has a torque converter for better operation at low speeds. I don't think it has the performance chops to go into the Type-R, but that's just me speculating.

Forgot about the DCT in the new NSX. It will be a 9-spd unit and would obviously be capable of duty in the Type-R. But as mentioned above, the cost may be prohibitive.

 

[17CivicTypeR_Brian]

I also hope it is manual only!!

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