Following three successes in the Honda Civic 'Type R Challenge 2018' at the Magny-Cours, Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone circuits, Honda has set a new 2min 01.84sec record for a front-wheel drive production car in the Civic Type R at the Estoril circuit in Portugal. The high-performance hatchback was driven by Honda WTCR driver, Tiago Monteiro.
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After setting a lap record at the Magny-Cours GP circuit just last month, the high-performance hatchback has set a new lap record front-wheel drive production lap record of 2mins 53.72secs at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. The Type R was piloted by former FIA WEC LMP2 class World Champion, Bertrand Baguette, who is currently racing a Honda NSX-GT in the Super GT series with Nakajima Racing.
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The launch of the all-new Civic Type R comes as Honda celebrates 25 years of its iconic high-performance hatchback - and 50 years of Civic. The next-generation model has been engineered to deliver the fastest Civic Type R to date, building on a long tradition of performance cars inspired by the spirit of racing.
Building on the human-centred approach to dynamics, design and usability applied when developiung the 11th generation Civic, Honda engineers have refined every aspect of the new Civic Type R...
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The British-built Honda Civic Type R has taken home another trophy, this time at the 2018 Auto Express Awards, taking the title of Best Hot Hatch for the second year running.
Widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious awards of the car industry, the annual Auto Express New Car Awards are given to the cars that set the highest standards in their class each year. These awards are highly important for both carmakers and customers because of the authority and integrity of the Auto Express brand.
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Following two successes in the Honda Civic 'Type R Challenge 2018' at the Magny-Cours and Spa-Francorchamps circuits the high-performance hatchback has set a new 2mins 31.32secs lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the Silverstone GP circuit in the UK, beating the benchmark set by the previous generation Civic Type R in a similar challenge in 2016.
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We are pleased to announce that the Civic Type R 2.0 VTEC Turbo Manual is now available to order from just £489 per month with £2,500 Honda deposit contribution, an exclusive £500 Trident Honda saving, Honda FIVE service plan exclusive to Trident Honda and 6.9% APR PCP Representative.
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The Honda Civic Type R has retained its title as Hot Hatch of the Year at the 2024 Auto Express New Car Awards, while the Honda Civic e:HEV was highly commended in the Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, and Family Car of the Year category.
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Last week our first new 2017 Civic 2017 Type R demonstrator arrived at Ottershaw. There was much excitement at Trident Honda over the arrival of this stunning new model.
Our new demonstrator has now been prepared and is ready for customer demonstrations. If you would like to have a test drive, please contact our Sales team on 01932 874411.
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The Honda Civic Type R has triumphed in the coveted BBC TopGear magazine Car of the Year awards, taking a hat-trick of honours. Picking up the hot hatch of the year, international editors' car of the year and then going on to claim the overall prize, car of the year.
BBC TopGear magazine said:
The Civic Type R isn't just the best Hot Hatch of the Year, it's the best Car of the Year,
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Raw power from a refined yet high revving 2.0-litre VTEC TURBO engine will trigger all your senses. It's the most extreme, high-performance engine we've ever built for a Type R and it is complemented by three new driving modes: 'Comfort', 'Sport' and a track-focused '+R' mode. They allow you to adapt the Type R's response to different surfaces and conditions - whether on the road or the racetrack.
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The FL5 Honda Civic Type R has triumphed in the Sunday Times Hot Hatch of the Year category at the 2023 News UK Motor Awards.
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Raw power from a refined yet high revving 2.0-litre VTEC TURBO engine will trigger all your senses. It's the most extreme, high-performance engine for a Type R.
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Honda has unveiled the all-new Civic Type R as it celebrates 25 years of the brand's iconic high-performance hatchback - and 50 years of Civic. The new Type R has been engineered to deliver the most exhilarating Civic Type R experience to date, building on a long tradition of performance cars inspired by the spirit of racing.
Available in Europe from early 2023, the Civic Type R is already setting new benchmarks, recently breaking the front-wheel drive lap record at Suzuka Circuit in Japan. As part of its development, Honda engineers refined every aspect of the new model, including design enhancements that improve aerodynamic performance. Lightweight components and powertrain revisions have created the most responsive and powerful Type R ever.
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We recently announced that Honda's iconic Civic is celebrating 50 years of continuous production this year, but there is a second Civic-related anniversary - the Civic Type R is celebrating 25 years of production.
The Civic Type R rewrote the rulebook on what a hot hatch should be and embodies the Type R philosophy, thanks to exquisite engineering and engaging dynamics. Over six generations, the formula has evolved to deliver the ultimate front-engine, front-wheel-drive performance hatchback. One that can comfortably handle the daily commute from Monday to Friday, before tackling the circuit at weekends.
The story starts in 1997 with the EK9…
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In the fifth and final of a planned series of lap record attempts across Europe in 2018, Honda has set a new 2min 10.19sec record for a front wheel drive production car at the Hungaroring GP circuit in Hungary. The Civic Type R was driven by Formula One World Champion and current NSX Super GT driver, Jenson Button. The track holds special significance for Button, as the circuit where he won the first Grand Prix of his career with Honda in 2006.
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Team Dynamics Motorsport and Ralph Hosier Engineering unveiled two very different versions of the Honda Civic Type R at the 2019 SMMT Test Day. Held at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, the annual event sees over 300 journalists test drive a range of manufacturer cars.
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Last Thursday we were delighted to hand over our first 2017 Civic Type R, which looked absolutely stunning in Championship White. It could not have gone to a better home, as its new owner - Mr Tony Raymond, has now purchased the last three generations of Type R from Trident Honda.
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The Honda Civic Type R has once again reaffirmed its dominance in the automotive world by clinching the prestigious UK Car of the Year award in the Performance Car category. Celebrated for its outstanding driving dynamics and unparalleled performance for price point, the Civic Type R emerged as the champion in a fiercely competitive field.
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Honda Civic Type R Wins What Car? Hot Hatch of the Year
The British built Honda Civic Type R has won the coveted What Car? Hot Hatch of the Year.
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Launched to international acclaim last year, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R continues to garner awards and accolades - the latest being the retaking of the production vehicle front-wheel drive (FWD) lap record at the infamous 12.92-mile (20.8km) Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit.
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Following the debut of the Honda Civic 'Type R Challenge 2018' car at the Geneva Motor Show, the high-performance hatchback has set a new 2mins 1.51secs lap record for a front-wheel drive production car at the Magny-Cours GP circuit in France. The Type R was piloted by WTCR driver Esteban Guerrieri, who is contesting the 2018 FIA World Touring Car Cup in a Honda Civic TCR with Münnich Motorsport.
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Honda's next-generation Civic Type R has set a new lap record for a front-wheel drive car at the world-famous Suzuka Circuit in Japan. It lapped the 5.8km track in 2 minutes 23.120 seconds, 0.873 seconds faster than its predecessor, the stripped back 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition.
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Today we handed over our second new 2017 Civic Type R to a delighted Mrs Sara Renshaw. An experienced car buyer, but new to Trident Honda, Mrs Renshaw was very complimentary about the service that she received from her sales executive - Paul Barnett.
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The new Civic has smooth and racy lines on the outside, complemented by the smart design on the inside; you can see everything on the dashboard at a glance - so you don't have to take your eyes away from the road for long.
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The Honda Civic family has picked up two award wins and is commended in a third category at the 2023 Auto Express New Car Awards. The Honda Civic e:HEV was named Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year and nominated in the Family Car of the Year category whilst the iconic Type R was crowned Hot Hatch of the Year.
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Honda has confirmed pricing for its highly anticipated all-new Civic Type R. The latest Type R follows a long tradition of high-performance vehicles inspired by the spirit of racing, pushing the boundaries of performance in a front-wheel drive car. Despite its performance-focused upgrades, the new Type R builds on the human-centred approach to dynamics, design, and usability that Honda engineered into the 11th generation Civic.
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