The 2017 Honda Civic is built to deliver a nimble, athletic, unforgettable driving experience, and it succeeds on all counts. This success comes as no surprise. Honda has been pairing drivers with an innate love of driving together with fun-to-drive Honda Civic models for a long time. Coming later this year, the automaker will once again deliver something special to Honda Civic fans when the 2017 Honda Civic Type R rolls into dealerships.
The 2017 Honda Civic Type R is a high-performance sedan built to impress. And you don’t have to take our word for it. Last month, the car claimed its place as the world’s fastest front-wheel-drive (FWD) production car after completing the legendary 12.9-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife track in a record 7 minutes 43.80 seconds. It beat out the old FWD record by more than 3 seconds. While this is the first time the Honda Civic Type R is coming to the U.S., it’s been available in Europe for a while now. And this new record beats out the previous-generation European Honda Civic Type R by an even more impressive margin of nearly 7 seconds.
So what gives the 2017 Honda Civic Type R such formidable speed? You can thank the high-performance 2.0-liter VTEC TURBO engine for that. Acceleration is kicked up a notch or two by a six-speed manual transmission that features new, lower gear ratios. The 2017 Honda Civic Type R also boasts a comprehensive aerodynamic package that delivers incredible high-speed stability, while providing an optimal balance between aerodynamic stability and drag.
Here at Hall Honda Virginia Beach, we’re excited to get behind the wheel of the Honda Civic Type R later this year. In the meantime, you can head in to our dealership here in Virginia Beach, VA to check out our selection of more than 500 Honda Civic models. And if you’re looking for all the sportiness of the Honda Civic in a hatchback, test drive the 2017 Honda Civic Sport. It may be just what you’re searching for.
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