Full Civic Type R specs (Euro model) revealed!

[Apexial]

Not sure if this has been shared yet. Full list of specs including weight and speed. (This is the European version, I'm trying to find US if it exists)

http://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/medi...1681&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=hondanews.eu

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[Detailmylifeaway]

Very nice !! Thanks for posting.

 

[ch3390]

So it's 0-62 speed didn't improve from the European type r? I expected it to be in the low 5's

 

[CTR1633FK2]

So it's 0-62 speed didn't improve from the European type r? I expected it to be in the low 5's

It's limited by the tire grip. Get some very sticky tires and you will notice.

 

[GSquared]

It's limited by the tire grip. Get some very sticky tires and you will notice.

I didn't see the video, but does it require a 3rd shift?

 

[CTR1633FK2]

I didn't see the video, but does it require a 3rd shift?

I think so, but I don't see the point. 60 or 62 mph is just a random number.

 

[uncleben]

Curb weight: 3042. I figured just under 3000. Interesting.

 

[uncleben]

Wow, really cool stuff on the adaptive suspension....

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Adaptive Damper System

The all-new Civic Type R features a revised four-wheel Adaptive Damper System that delivers superior ride quality and exceptional road holding performance. The system incorporates upgraded shock absorber units, which are now of a three-chamber design, giving a much wider range of variability for the damping force.

Continuous independent control of the damping force in all four dampers is activated by adjusting the current sent to electromagnetic coils inside the dampers, using feedback from a suite of three G-sensors around the car.

These G-sensors – one on each side of the car at the base of the A-pillars, and one just forward of the rear axle – and stroke sensors on the suspension of each wheel, monitor the car’s status in real-time. The current to the electromagnetic coils inside the dampers is adjusted in milliseconds, altering the oil flow channels and thereby controlling the damping force. Existing lateral G, steering angle and brake pressure sensors also form part of the system.

The revised three-chamber dampers enable a significant improvement in the variability of damping force in both the tension and compression strokes of the suspension, which has facilitated the addition of a much softer ‘Comfort’ setting in the Civic Type R’s selectable driving modes.

A logic tuned specifically to the Type R’s unique suspension and tyres delivers independent control of each wheel, improving contact with the road surface (including on uneven surfaces), maintaining high levels of traction at all speeds. This ensures sharp handling and stability during cornering at higher speeds, limiting body roll. The damping force is increased further in the revised +R mode [see section 5 below].

 

[WxWatch]

Curb weight: 3042. I figured just under 3000. Interesting.

Nice to see another Arkansan here

 

[uncleben]

Nice to see another Arkansan here

Where you at?

 

[CTR1633FK2]

Wow, really cool stuff on the adaptive suspension....

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Adaptive Damper System

The all-new Civic Type R features a revised four-wheel Adaptive Damper System that delivers superior ride quality and exceptional road holding performance. The system incorporates upgraded shock absorber units, which are now of a three-chamber design, giving a much wider range of variability for the damping force.

Continuous independent control of the damping force in all four dampers is activated by adjusting the current sent to electromagnetic coils inside the dampers, using feedback from a suite of three G-sensors around the car.

These G-sensors – one on each side of the car at the base of the A-pillars, and one just forward of the rear axle – and stroke sensors on the suspension of each wheel, monitor the car’s status in real-time. The current to the electromagnetic coils inside the dampers is adjusted in milliseconds, altering the oil flow channels and thereby controlling the damping force. Existing lateral G, steering angle and brake pressure sensors also form part of the system.

The revised three-chamber dampers enable a significant improvement in the variability of damping force in both the tension and compression strokes of the suspension, which has facilitated the addition of a much softer ‘Comfort’ setting in the Civic Type R’s selectable driving modes.

A logic tuned specifically to the Type R’s unique suspension and tyres delivers independent control of each wheel, improving contact with the road surface (including on uneven surfaces), maintaining high levels of traction at all speeds. This ensures sharp handling and stability during cornering at higher speeds, limiting body roll. The damping force is increased further in the revised +R mode [see section 5 below].

Yep, you can really feel the dampers firming up when cornering or braking. Small bumps are filtered away easily when driving in a straight line. In the end it is comfortable + sporty at the same time.

 

[WxWatch]

Where you at?

Fayetteville. Hah.

 

[ayau]

Yep, you can really feel the dampers firming up when cornering or braking. Small bumps are filtered away easily when driving in a straight line. In the end it is comfortable + sporty at the same time.

Does the FK2 use electromagnetic shocks like the FK8, or is it standard fluid filled shocks?

 

[CTR1633FK2]

Does the FK2 use electromagnetic shocks like the FK8, or is it standard fluid filled shocks?

They are the same as the FK8 shocks. Or almost the same. Let me check the part number. Not the same part number though.

 

[petem]

They are the same as the FK8 shocks. Or almost the same. Let me check the part number. Not the same part number though.

The info in that news article says that the shocks have been enhanced from the FK2 to provide greater variability in the damping, which is why they now have enough of a range to go from a comfort setting that's relatively soft, to +R mode which is much firmer. So although the FK2 shocks were similar in principle, presumably couldn't be made to go soft enough for the comfort mode.

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