The Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition is the swansong for the FK8-based mostly scorching hatch and was introduced again in February 2020, lengthy earlier than the Japanese carmaker introduced that it was engaged on a next-generation CTR.
Unlike common FK8 CTRs, the Limited Edition is, as its identify suggests, provided in restricted portions, with simply 1,020 examples for your entire world. From that complete, 600 models are for the United States, 200 models are for Japan, 20 models are for the United Kingdom, whereas each Europe and Canada get 100 models every. That makes the Limited Edition exceptionally uncommon for a Honda, and judging by how briskly the mannequin bought out in markets just like the UK and Canada, it’s reasonably fascinating as effectively.
If you’re seeking to get your palms on one, you’re in luck. Local used automobile seller Sakan Auto is providing a single, Japan-spec Limited Edition in Phoenix Yellow (the one color available for this model of the CTR) – the corporate initially had two models however one has already been bought. However, you’ll have to have have some fairly deep pockets for those who’re seeking to purchase.
The asking value is RM668,000, which is a bit more than double the RM320,000 (inclusive of SST) that Honda Malaysia was asking for a standard CTR when it was first launched here again in 2017.
Aside from being unique, the Civic Type R Limited Edition can be described by Honda because the “purest Type R to date,” with numerous enhancements over the usual automobile. For starters, it comes with 20-inch BBS solid alloy wheels paired with Michelin Cup 2 tyres, together with modified dampers and a recalibration of the steering system for optimum management and suggestions.
The roof, rear hatch panel, entrance bumper and dashboard even have loads much less sound-deadening materials to save lots of weight. In Europe, the Limited Edition comes and not using a rear wiper, tonneau cowl, an infotainment head unit and air-conditioning, though these could be put again in, as seen on this Japan-spec instance. Without these inside gadgets talked about, and with the solid wheels, the Limited Edition can be 47 kg lighter.
Unchanged is the the acquainted 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine, which continues to output 310 PS (306 hp) at 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm. You additionally nonetheless get a six-velocity guide transmission to play with, with drive going to the entrance wheels. Prior to the following CTR’s record-breaking Suzuka lap time, the Limited Edition was the quickest around the circuit with a time of two minutes, 23.993 seconds.
Interested? Again, the promoting value is RM668,000, so in case you have the means and want to add a Civic Type R Limited Edition to your assortment, right here’s your probability. Would you place down that sum of money?
2020 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition
