{"id":51176,"date":"2017-03-07T18:15:00","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-the-wait-is-nearly-over-new-2017-honda-civic-type-r-makes-global-debut-at-geneva-motor-show\/"},"modified":"2017-03-07T19:18:02","modified_gmt":"2017-03-07T23:18:02","slug":"la-espera-casi-ha-terminado-el-nuevo-honda-civic-tipo-r-de-2017-hace-su-debut-mundial-en-el-salon-del-motor-de-ginebra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-espera-casi-ha-terminado-el-nuevo-honda-civic-tipo-r-de-2017-hace-su-debut-mundial-en-el-salon-del-motor-de-ginebra\/","title":{"rendered":"The Wait Is Nearly Over: New 2017 Honda Civic Type R Makes Global Debut at Geneva Motor Show"},"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.prngen3{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen7{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:1pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen4{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen5{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid; TEXT-ALIGN: CENTER; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prngen9{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:1pt; VERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM; BORDER-BOTTOM:1pt; PADDING-LEFT:0.50em; BORDER-LEFT:1pt; PADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbls{\nBORDER-LEFT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prntblns{\nBORDER-TOP: 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT: 1pt; BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse; BORDER-BOTTOM: 1pt; BORDER-LEFT: 1pt\n}\n.prnsbbs{\nBORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n.prnvab{\nVERTICAL-ALIGN: BOTTOM\n}\n.prnrbrs{\nBORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpl6{\nPADDING-LEFT:0.50em\n}\n.prnsbt1{\nBORDER-TOP:1pt\n}\n.prnsbts{\nBORDER-TOP:black 1pt solid\n}\n.prnpr6{\nPADDING-RIGHT:0.50em\n}\n.prnvat{\nVERTICAL-ALIGN: TOP\n}\n.prnsbl1{\nBORDER-LEFT:1pt\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GENEVA<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 7, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Honda today took the wraps off one of the most anticipated models in its history with the unveiling of the production 2017 Civic Type R at the Geneva Motor Show. The long-awaited Civic Type R, slated to go on sale in the U.S. in late spring with an MSRP in the mid-<span class=\"xn-money\">$30k<\/span> range, is the first ever Type R-badged Honda to be sold on American soil. The Type R will feature a high performance 2.0-liter turbocharged powertrain, substantially upgraded body and chassis, and other track-ready, N\u00fcrburgring-tuned and tested performance components. The 2017 Civic Type R will make its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Show on <span class=\"xn-chron\">April 12, 2017<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgf01bleft\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgf01bleft\" title=\"The Wait Is Nearly Over: New 2017 Honda Civic Type R Makes Global Debut at Geneva Motor Show\" border=\"0\" alt=\"The Wait Is Nearly Over: New 2017 Honda Civic Type R Makes Global Debut at Geneva Motor Show\" align=\"middle\" src=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/475251\/American_Honda_Motor_Co_Civic_Type_R___Photo.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;The fastest, most powerful Honda ever sold in America, the Type R caps off the incredible success story of our 10<sup>th<\/sup> generation Civic lineup,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jeff Conrad<\/span>, senior vice president &amp; general manager of the Honda Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. &#8220;We&#8217;re happy to inform our U.S. enthusiasts that the long wait for the forbidden fruit of Honda Type R performance is nearly over!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The new Civic Type R, sharing the body style of the 5-door hatchback variant of the tenth-generation global Honda Civic platform, will be powered by a U.S.-built 2.0-liter DOHC, direct-injected and turbocharged <i>i<\/i>-VTEC in-line 4-cylinder engine with peak ratings of 306 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm. The engine will be mated exclusively to a short-throw 6-speed manual transmission with rev matching capability \u2013 employing automatic throttle blips for smoother shifts and power delivery. A new single-mass flywheel reduces clutch inertia by 25 percent versus the previous (European) Type R and a lower final gear ratio is employed to improve acceleration response.<\/p>\n<p>The Civic Type R chassis builds on the major upgrades undertaken for the 10<sup>th<\/sup>-generation Civic makeover with model-exclusive spring, damper and bushing settings, a new Dual-Axis front suspension setup with aluminum lower arms and steering knuckles for improved at-the-limit cornering and reduced torque steer; a new four-wheel Adaptive Suspension System with three-chamber dampers; a retuned and adaptive dual-pinion electric power steering system with variable gear ratio; and a helical limited-slip front differential. Mounted to the suspension are 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels shod with 245\/30R 20 Continental ContiSportContact 6 performance tires. Decisive stopping power comes from Brembo 4-pot aluminum calipers squeezing 350mm (13.8-inch) cross-drilled rotors at the front. The rear braking system features solid 305mm (12-inch) rotors. <\/p>\n<p>The Type R&#8217;s scalpel-sharp responses are further enhanced by a body more rigid than the substantially improved Civic Hatchback on which it&#8217;s based \u2013 with a 38 percent increase in torsional rigidity and 45 percent gain in bending rigidity versus the previous Civic Type R \u2013 enhancing steering response and cornering stability while mitigating body vibration and cabin noise. The improvements are made possible by the application of structural adhesive throughout the body. Ultra-high strength steel is used for 14 percent of the body structure, and the Type R has an aluminum hood, contributing to a 16 kg (35 lb) reduction in body weight versus the previous Type R, and a 7 kg (15 lb) reduction versus the base 2017 Civic Hatchback.<\/p>\n<p>The 2017 Civic Type R is designed to reward the driver in all driving conditions, on the track and on the street, and features three driving modes: Comfort, Sport (default) and +R.\u00a0 The driver selectable modes adjust steering and throttle response, transmission rev-matching, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and the Adaptive Damper System. Utilizing new, three-chamber dampers, individual stroke sensors and three vehicle-G sensors, the new damper system offers a wider range of variability for ride comfort and dynamic handling response.<\/p>\n<p>The 2017 Civic Type R will launch this spring in a single, premium-contented Touring trim. A 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen interface with embedded Honda Navigation system has both Apple CarPlay\u2122 and Android Auto\u2122 compatibility; and should the driver ever tire of hearing the Type R growl, a 540-watt, 12-speaker audio system with SiriusXM 2.0, HD Radio and Pandora compatibility is also provided as standard.<\/p>\n<p>Additional interior Type R features include heavily bolstered sports seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift boot, aluminum shift knob, aluminum sport pedals, red Type R driver&#8217;s meter and serialized Type R plate on the center console.<\/p>\n<p>The Civic Type R will be manufactured by Honda of the U.K. Manufacturing in <span class=\"xn-location\">Swindon, England<\/span>, with its 2.0-liter turbocharged engine made by Honda of America Mfg. at its <span class=\"xn-location\">Anna, Ohio<\/span> engine plant using domestic and globally sourced parts. Pricing specifics and additional details on the 2017 Civic Type R will be provided closer to launch.<\/p>\n<p><b>Specifications and Features Overview<\/b><\/p>\n<div>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\" class=\"prntblns\">\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prnsbts prnrbrs prnvab prnsbbs prntac prnpl6 prnsbls prnpr6\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Powertrain<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Engine Type<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">L-4 2.0L DOHC <i>i-<\/i>VTEC turbocharged engine with dual valve timing control<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Horsepower<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">306 horsepower @ 6,500 rpm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Torque<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">295 lb-ft of torque @ 2,500-4,500 rpm<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Transmission<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">6-speed manual transmission<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Chassis<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Drivetrain<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Front wheel drive with limited slip differential<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Steering<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Dual pinion electric power steering with variable ratio and active steering<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Suspension<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Dual axis front strut suspension and independent multilink rear suspension with adaptive damper system<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Brakes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Front Brembo aluminum four piston calipers with drilled 350mm (13.8-inch) rotor brakes. Rear brakes feature solid 305mm (12-inch) rotors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Wheels<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">20-inch aluminum alloy wheels<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Tires<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" class=\"prngen4\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">245\/30R 20 Continental ContiSportContact 6 performance tires<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Driving Modes<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prnsbts prnrbrs prnvab prnsbbs prnpl6 prnsbls prnpr6\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">\u00a0Three-mode driving dynamics control with Comfort, Sport (default) and &#8220;+R&#8221; modes adjust dampers, steering, throttle response, transmission (rev matching), VSA (vehicle stability assist) and traction control systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Body<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">Increased body stiffness over current Civic Hatchback and previous generation Type R<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Exterior<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prngen3\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">LED headlights, fog lights, brake lights and turn signals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Interior<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\" nowrap=\"nowrap\" class=\"prngen7\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">High-bolstered sport seats with red\/black suede-<br \/>effect fabric <\/li>\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">Leather wrapped steering wheel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen4\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">Leather wrapped shift knob <\/li>\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">Sport\/racing pedals <\/li>\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">Illuminated visors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"7\" class=\"prngen5\">\n<p class=\"prnews_p\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>Features<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\" class=\"prngen7\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">Display Audio with Navi <\/li>\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">Dual Auto HVAC <\/li>\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">XM and HD Radio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prnsbt1 prnrbrs prnvat prnsbbs prnpl6 prnsbl1 prnpr6\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">12 speaker 540-watt premium audio system <\/li>\n<li class=\"prnews_li\">Android Auto\u2122 and Apple CarPlay\u2122<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" class=\"prngen9\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen9\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen9\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For More Information<br \/><\/b>Consumer information is available at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/automobiles.honda.com\/future-cars\/civic-type-r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">automobiles.honda.com\/future-cars\/civic-type-r<\/a>. To join the Civic Type R community on Facebook, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hondacivic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">facebook.com\/hondacivic<\/a>. Additional media information including high-resolution photography of the 2017 Honda Civic Type R is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/hondanews.com\/honda-automobiles\/channels\/civic-type-r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">hondanews.com\/honda-automobiles\/channels\/civic-type-r<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Honda<br \/><\/b>Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies through approximately 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Accord and Clarity passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport\/utility vehicles, Ridgeline pickup truck and the Odyssey minivan. Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 32 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in <span class=\"xn-location\">North America<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpgcb46left\" style=\"TEXT-ALIGN: left; WIDTH: 100%\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpgcb46left\" title=\"Honda Logo. (PRNewsFoto\/American Honda Motor Co., Inc. )\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Honda Logo. (PRNewsFoto\/American Honda Motor Co., Inc. )\" align=\"middle\" src=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/451598\/Honda_Logo.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/475251\/American_Honda_Motor_Co_Civic_Type_R___Photo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/475251\/American_Honda_Motor_Co_Civic_Type_R___Photo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/451598\/Honda_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/451598\/Honda_Logo.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">GENEVA<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 7, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Honda today took the wraps off one of the most anticipated models in its history with the unveiling of the production 2017 Civic Type R at the Geneva Motor Show. The long-awaited Civic Type R, slated to go on sale in the U.S. in late spring with an MSRP in the mid-<span class=\"xn-money\">$30k<\/span> range, is the first ever Type R-badged Honda to be sold on American soil. The Type R will feature a high performance 2.0-liter turbocharged powertrain,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":51177,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51176","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\/51176","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=51176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}