Sunday, February 27, 2011

HONDA TYPE R

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Honda Type R models are special performance editions of their respective model families.

The design of Type R models was originally focused on race conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing weight, and maximizing performance potential (e.g. engine tuning, suspension set-up). Thus, Type R models were first conceived for racetracks. However, due to Honda's increased focus on their highly regarded VTEC engines, the Type R was eventually designed for a much wider market.

Type R vehicles traditionally have a red Honda badge and championship white paint as an option to relate to their first F1 winning car. Honda's racing and F1 cars often feature a Honda badge.



NSX TYPE R

Honda produced a very limited number of NSX type R in 1992 for Japan. Major changes include a more aggressive suspension and an extensive weight reduction to 1230 kg from the normal NSX weight of 1350 kg. The NSX type R was very track oriented as it lacked sound deadening, audio, electric windows, and air conditioning in an effort to reduce weight. The NSX type R's role was replaced by the NSX type S Zero in 1997

A second iteration of the type-R dubbed NSX-R was released in 2002, again exclusively in Japan. The NSX-R has a more aggressive rear spoiler and hood vent, along with various refinements to reduce weight to 1270 kg. Under the body, panels and air fences in the front, along with a small rear diffuser serve to produce balanced downforce. The subtle changes along with its renowned handling have kept NSX-R in contention on the track even against considerably higher-powered cars, such as the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, whose Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time it tied.



INTEGRA TYPE R

In Japan the DC2 this vehicle was releases as DC2 Honda Integra Type R. A regional variant is known in North America as the Acura Integra Type R (DC2) and Acura RSX Type-S (DC5). In the rest of the world the RSX (DC5) is still called Integra.

1995 Honda Integra Type R

The DC2 Type R comes standard with a 195hp 1.8L DOHC VTEC engine, known as the B18C5 or just B18C-R with 200 hp in Japan. Equipped with a close ratio 5 speed manual transmission with LSD, the DC2 Integra Type R handles and performs true to its race bred heritage. In developing the first generation Integra Type R, Honda engineers concentrated on extracting maximum performance from all aspects of the car. This involved strengthening the chassis (with extra spot welds), minimising weight (no sound insulation, thinner windscreen, lighter wheels & exhaust), extracting more power (intake and exhaust ports were hand polished!) and of course suspension upgrades. The result was an astonishingly capable FWD sports coupe which revved strongly to 8400rpm and was acclaimed by motoring journalists worldwide. Enthusiasts rejoiced as there had never been a car so dedicated to performance and priced within reach of the general public. This is the only Honda Type R that was released by Honda in the U.S.

Standard equipment included sports suspension, a front lip spoiler, a rear spoiler, alloy wheels, Recaro seats, and a titanium shift knob.

The 1995-1997 DC2 Type R came with a 4.40 final drive, the 1998-2000 DC2 Type R came with a 4.78 final drive.

The DC5 Type R (Japan market only) comes standard with a 220hp 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC 4 cylinder engine. The "i" in i-VTEC stands for intelligent VTEC, which employs VTC (Variable Timing Control) to advance or retard the timing a full 50 degrees. The Integra Type R comes equipped with tight fitting Recaro seats, a close ratio 6 speed manual transmission with LSD, and a race inspired suspension. The Honda Type R engines are considered to be one of the most powerful naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engines in the world.

2001 Honda Integra Type R




CIVIC TYPE R

The DC5 Type R (Japan market only) comes standard with a 220hp 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC 4 cylinder engine. The "i" in i-VTEC stands for intelligent VTEC, which employs VTC (Variable Timing Control) to advance or retard the timing a full 50 degrees. The Integra Type R comes equipped with tight fitting Recaro seats, a close ratio 6 speed manual transmission with LSD, and a race inspired suspension. The Honda Type R engines are considered to be one of the most powerful naturally aspirated 4 cylinder engines in the world.








ACCORD TYPE R


The Honda Accord Type-R was produced from 1998 – 2003 with a naturally aspirated H22A7 that produced 212 bhp @ 7200 rpm, in addition to the standard Type R modifications - Recaro seats, a limited-slip-differential, independent double-wishbone suspension, stiffer chassis etc. This Type-R was only ever produced for the European (UKDM/EUDM)market, with the bulk being sold in the UK. All Accord Type-R's, whether for UK or EU markets, were produced at Honda's Swindon factory. 0-60 mph in 7 secs, with 142mph top speeed.

1998 Accord Type R





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