CarBuzz Aug 06 23
Hardcore Honda Civic Type R-GT Hot Hatch Is Ready To Race:
The Honda Civic Type R is one of the most popular hot hatches on the market, and for good reason: it's ...
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Honda Civic Type R-GT Planned for GT500 RacingHonda showed the race car’s shakedown in Okayama; the Super GT season is expected to begin in April 2024.
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- The Civic Type R-GT is intended for Japan’s Super GT500 series, replacing the NSX-GT as Honda’s competitor.
- GT500 regulations require rear-wheel drive, a minimum weight of 2,249 pounds, engine displacement up to two liters, and 650 horsepower maximum.
- Power figures remain unpublished; its 2.0-liter turbo inline-four uses a six-speed sequential transmission to drive the rear wheels.
- Upgrades include a larger rear wing, revised front splitter, stiffer suspension, roll cage, and racing slicks for track performance.
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