If you’re itching to get your hands on Honda’s Nurburgring lap-record-holding Civic Type R, you don’t have to wait any longer as dealerships have begun taking orders.
Honda Australia’s director Stephen Collins confirmed the news in an announcement today, saying:
“Our dealers have been telling us that customers are eager to put their names against a car so we’ve opened the order books early to allow them to secure their orders. We understand the level of interest as the Civic Type R represents the pinnacle of performance for the Civic range and our faithful enthusiasts have been lining up.”
The 2018 Civic Type R grabbed headlines last month when it completed a lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife in 7.43:80, meaning, like its predecessor, it is a front-drive lap record holder for the famed and very challenging circuit.
It is powered by a 236kW 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with a close-ratio six-speed manual with front-wheel drive. A 16kg lighter and 38 per cent stiffer body also helps in this regard, along with 350mm front brakes and Brembo calipers, and track-tested aero kit.
While price is yet to be revealed, the UK-built Civic Type R will hope to compete with Ford Focus RS, the upcoming Renault Sport Megane, Hyundai i30 N series and VW Golf R.
“We’ve had extraordinary interest in this car from existing owners and those enthusiasts who are looking for something bolder and visually striking; something distinctive from the usual European offerings,” Collins said.
We will bring you more details, including final local specs and prices as they come to hand. The official on-sale date is penned in for October 1.
