When the 2023 Honda Civic Type R debuted in July, the automaker was vague about the specs of the vehicle. The company said it’s more powerful, longer, lower and wider than the previous-generation CTR, but didn’t release actual numbers. However, a member of Civic XI forum just posted an image of the Japanese market brochure that included these numbers.
According to the spec sheet, the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 243 kilowatts and 420 Newton meters of torque. To be precise, that translates to 325.9 horsepower and 309.8 lb-ft.
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For comparison, the previous-generation Civic Type R in the US produces 306 horsepower (228 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters). This equates to gains of around 20 hp (15 kW) and 15 lb-ft (20 Nm) for the new model. The change also corresponds to a previous report.
The brochure also contains all gearbox information for the six-speed manual gearbox. The final drive ratio is now 3.842, down from 4.111 for the 2021 CTR. All gear ratios are the same except for sixth, which is now 0.734 down from 0.735.
This information indicates that the new Civic Type R is 4.59 meters (180.7 inches) long, 1.89 meters (74.41 inches) wide and 1.405 meters (55.315 inches) high. The wheelbase is 2.735 meters (107.68 inches).
To put the numbers into perspective, the model it replaces is 179.4 inches (4.56 meters) long, 73.9 inches (1.88 meters) wide, 56.5 inches (1.44 meters) tall and a wheelbase of 106.3 inches (2.7 meters). While the differences are minor, the numbers match Honda’s earlier claims about the new model.
The brochure lists the weight of the new Civic Type R at 1,430 kilograms, or 3,153 pounds. The 2021 model weighs 3,121 pounds (1,416 kilograms) in Touring trim or 3,071 pounds (1,393 kilograms) for the Limited Edition. That means the latest model gains 32 pounds or 82 pounds, depending on the trim level being compared.
One small change is that, at least in Japan, the Civic Type R now rolls on 19-inch wheels, rather than the previous 20-inch size. However, the rubber is wider at 265/30, compared to 245/30 for the 2021 model.
Unfortunately, the brochure does not contain details of acceleration or top speed. Just wait longer to find out.
Motor1.com contacted Honda Motor America to find out if the specifications in this brochure are accurate for the version of the Civic Type R coming to the United States. “Thanks for reaching out, but we’re not releasing these numbers at this time. Stay tuned,” a spokesperson said.
For a detailed view of the Civic Type R, watch Motor1.com’s First Look video:
When the 2023 Honda Civic Type R debuted in July, the automaker was vague about the specs of the vehicle. The company said it’s more powerful, longer, lower and wider than the previous-generation CTR, but didn’t release actual numbers. However, a member of Civic XI forum just posted an image of the Japanese market brochure that included these numbers.
According to the spec sheet, the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder produces 243 kilowatts and 420 Newton meters of torque. To be precise, that translates to 325.9 horsepower and 309.8 lb-ft.
17 Pictures
For comparison, the previous-generation Civic Type R in the US produces 306 horsepower (228 kilowatts) and 295 pound-feet (400 Newton-meters). This equates to gains of around 20 hp (15 kW) and 15 lb-ft (20 Nm) for the new model. The change also corresponds to a previous report.
The brochure also contains all gearbox information for the six-speed manual gearbox. The final drive ratio is now 3.842, down from 4.111 for the 2021 CTR. All gear ratios are the same except for sixth, which is now 0.734 down from 0.735.
This information indicates that the new Civic Type R is 4.59 meters (180.7 inches) long, 1.89 meters (74.41 inches) wide and 1.405 meters (55.315 inches) high. The wheelbase is 2.735 meters (107.68 inches).
To put the numbers into perspective, the model it replaces is 179.4 inches (4.56 meters) long, 73.9 inches (1.88 meters) wide, 56.5 inches (1.44 meters) tall and a wheelbase of 106.3 inches (2.7 meters). While the differences are minor, the numbers match Honda’s earlier claims about the new model.
The brochure lists the weight of the new Civic Type R at 1,430 kilograms, or 3,153 pounds. The 2021 model weighs 3,121 pounds (1,416 kilograms) in Touring trim or 3,071 pounds (1,393 kilograms) for the Limited Edition. That means the latest model gains 32 pounds or 82 pounds, depending on the trim level being compared.
One small change is that, at least in Japan, the Civic Type R now rolls on 19-inch wheels, rather than the previous 20-inch size. However, the rubber is wider at 265/30, compared to 245/30 for the 2021 model.
Unfortunately, the brochure does not contain details of acceleration or top speed. Just wait longer to find out.
Motor1.com contacted Honda Motor America to find out if the specifications in this brochure are accurate for the version of the Civic Type R coming to the United States. “Thanks for reaching out, but we’re not releasing these numbers at this time. Stay tuned,” a spokesperson said.
For a detailed view of the Civic Type R, watch Motor1.com’s First Look video:
