The European market Civic Type R is offered only as a three door hatch back and uses a different chassis based on the Honda Fit. The rear suspension formerly a double wishbone set up has been changed to a less complex torsion beam axle. The drive train is largely the same as the out going model offering 198 bhp at 7,800rpm and 142lb ft of torque at 5,600 rpm. The new European Civic Type R has met with criticism from evo magazine who complained that it falls short dynamically when compared to rivals like the European market Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen Golf GTi particularly in the areas of steering and chassis balance.
Power: 201 HP @ 7800 rpm
Torque: 193 Nm @ 5600 rpm
0-100 km/h: 6,6 sec
Top speed: 235 km/h
Gearbox: 6-Speed MT
Weight: 1338 kg
Wheels: 18"
