The European market Civic Type R is offered only as a three door hatch back and uses a different chassis and internal layout (notably tank placement below the driver's seat), which will serve as base for the next European Jazz. The rear suspension formerly a double wishbone set up has been changed to a less complex torsion beam axle. The drive train is largely the same as the out going model offering 201 PS (148 kW; 198 hp) at 7,500 rpm and 193 N·m (142 lb·ft) of torque at 5,600 rpm. It runs on 225/40 R18 Y88 Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tyres, while optional 19" Rage alloys run on Yokohama Advan Sport 225/35 ZR19 88Y tyres. The car has a curb weight of 1,267 kg (2,790 lb). - Chassis Designation: Civic FN2R
- Engine: 1998 cc
- Power: 200 HP
- Torque: 210 Nm
- Gearbox: 6-Speed MT
- Weight: 1290 kg
- Wheels: 18" (Stock)
- Pwr-to-wt : 0.157HP/kg
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