{"id":144036,"date":"2023-04-20T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T02:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-red-hot-2023-honda-civic-type-r-conquers-green-hell-nurburgring-with-new-front-wheel-drive-track-record\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T11:40:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T15:40:01","slug":"un-honda-civic-type-r-2023-rojo-ardiente-conquista-el-infierno-verde-de-nurburgring-con-un-nuevo-record-de-pista-para-traccion-delantera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/un-honda-civic-type-r-2023-rojo-ardiente-conquista-el-infierno-verde-de-nurburgring-con-un-nuevo-record-de-pista-para-traccion-delantera\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Hot 2023 Honda Civic Type R Conquers &#8220;Green Hell&#8221; N\u00fcrburgring with New Front-Wheel Drive Track Record"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen2{\nPADDING-RIGHT:0.17em; PADDING-LEFT:0.17em; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-TOP:black 0pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 0pt; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 0pt; BORDER-LEFT:black 0pt\n}\n.prnml4{\nMARGIN-TOP:0em; MARGIN-RIGHT:0em; MARGIN-BOTTOM:0em; MARGIN-LEFT:0.33em !IMPORTANT\n}\n.prnbcc{\nBORDER-COLLAPSE: COLLAPSE\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Civic Type R now holds lap records at two legendary racetracks, Suzuka and <\/i><i>N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>The pinnacle of Honda factory performance, the new Civic Type R is the fastest, most powerful Honda vehicle ever offered in the U.S.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>In-car video documents the record-setting lap<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">TORRANCE, Calif.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 19, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R, the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S., <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3842383-1&amp;h=1432437080&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FczEWeiS6xVI&amp;a=has+set+a+new+track+record\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">has set a new track record<\/a> for a front-wheel drive car<sup>1<\/sup> around the iconic 20.8-kilometer N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife in Germany\u2014considered the most challenging road circuit ever devised\u2014during testing and performance evaluation. The\u00a0officially measured new lap record time\u00a0of 7 minutes 44.881 seconds<sup>2<\/sup> further demonstrates the improved dynamic performance of the new, more powerful Civic Type R compared to its predecessor.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg2d0dleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg2d0dleft\" title=\"The all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R, the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S., has set a new track record for a front-wheel drive car1 around the iconic 20.8-kilometer N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife in Germany\u2014considered the most challenging road circuit ever devised\u2014during testing and performance evaluation.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2058776\/02_2023_Honda_Civic_Type_R_at_Nurburgring.jpg\" alt=\"The all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R, the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever sold in the U.S., has set a new track record for a front-wheel drive car1 around the iconic 20.8-kilometer N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife in Germany\u2014considered the most challenging road circuit ever devised\u2014during testing and performance evaluation.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3842383-1&amp;h=1661580273&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FyU0vBY2hKqM&amp;a=the+record-setting+lap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">the record-setting lap<\/a>\u00a0around the N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife, the Civic Type R was fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect tires jointly developed with Michelin using know-how amassed through the development of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, which is the standard tire on the turbocharged hot hatch. Available through Honda dealers, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect tires further enhance the circuit performance of the vehicle, improving dry grip and Type R&#8217;s well-balanced handling.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Message from <span class=\"xn-person\">Hideki Kakinuma<\/span>, Civic Type R Development Leader<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;To our Civic Type R fans all over the world:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Under the concept of &#8216;Ultimate SPORT 2.0,&#8217; we developed the all-new Civic Type R with the spirit of &#8216;going beyond our past achievements&#8217; and strived for the ultimate FWD sports car by refining the &#8216;essential value&#8217; and &#8217;emotional appeal&#8217; unique only to our Type R models.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Since the start of sales in <span class=\"xn-location\">Japan<\/span> in <span class=\"xn-chron\">September 2022<\/span>, we have received numerous customer feedback from all around the world filled with amazement and joy, far exceeding our expectations. However, we still had one more mission to fulfill, which was to claim the title as the world&#8217;s fastest FWD car with a record N\u00fcrburgring lap time.<\/p>\n<p>Six years after the lap record was set by the previous-generation Civic Type R (FK8), we reached this new dimension as a result of all of the passions we poured in and all the advancements we made for this Type R model. Finally, our wish to share this title with all Type R fans all around the world came true.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We sincerely hope that all current and prospective owners of the Type R will enjoy and love their vehicle with the pride we share with you.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Honda Civic Type R click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3842383-1&amp;h=221052218&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhondanews.com%2Fen-US%2Fhonda-automobiles%2Fchannels%2Fhonda-civic-type-r&amp;a=here\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">1 Based on Honda internal research (as of April 2023).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">2 An official N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife lap measurement. The lap time was measured based on the official rules instituted in 2019, with a full lap of the Nordschleife, which is 20.832 km long. Before 2019, lap times were measured with the lap length of 20.600 km and were not officially certified by the N\u00fcrburgring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><u>About Honda <\/u><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Honda offers a full line of clean, safe, fun and connected vehicles sold through more than 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The award-winning Honda lineup includes the Civic and Accord, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan. Honda&#8217;s electrified vehicle lineup includes the Accord hybrid, CR-V hybrid, and, in the future, Civic hybrid. The Honda Prologue SUV, Honda&#8217;s first volume battery-electric vehicle, will join the lineup in 2024.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Honda has been producing automobiles in America for over 40 years and currently operates 18 major manufacturing facilities in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>. In 2022, more than 99% of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>, with more than two-thirds made in America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.<\/p>\n<p>More information about Honda is available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3842383-1&amp;h=3832362227&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fhondanews.com%2Fen-US%2Fhonda-corporate%2Fchannels%2Fcompany-facts&amp;a=Digital+FactBook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Digital FactBook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg36ableft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg36ableft\" title=\"Honda Logo.\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/451598\/Honda_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Honda Logo.\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span>Photo &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3842383-1&amp;h=951230361&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2058776%2F02_2023_Honda_Civic_Type_R_at_Nurburgring.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2058776%2F02_2023_Honda_Civic_Type_R_at_Nurburgring.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2058776\/02_2023_Honda_Civic_Type_R_at_Nurburgring.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3842383-1&amp;h=299853610&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F451598%2FHonda_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F451598%2FHonda_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/451598\/Honda_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  American Honda Motor Co., Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><i>Civic Type R now holds lap records at two legendary racetracks, Suzuka and <\/i><i>N\u00fcrburgring Nordschleife<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>The pinnacle of Honda factory performance, the new Civic Type R is the fastest, most powerful Honda vehicle ever offered in the U.S.<\/i><\/li>\n<li><i>In-car video documents the record-setting lap<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">TORRANCE, Calif.<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 19, 2023<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; The all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R, the most powerful Honda production vehicle ever&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":144037,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-144036","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-automotriz"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144036","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144036"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144036\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":144058,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144036\/revisions\/144058"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144037"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144036"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144036"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144036"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}