Editing Honda Type R

{{Short description|Special performance editions of Honda car model families}}
{{Redirect|Type R}}

[[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 [[racetrack]]s.  However, due to Honda's increased focus on their [[VTEC]] [[engine]]s, Type R vehicles were eventually designed for a much wider market.

Type R vehicles traditionally have a red Honda badge and Championship White paint as an option, as a tribute to [[Honda RA272|their first winning F1 car]].  Honda's racing and F1 cars often feature a red Honda badge.

The Type R was utilised by [[Acura]] on their high performance vehicles, which evolved into [[Acura A-Spec and Type-S models|Type-S]] for selected models.

==NSX Type R==
{{Main|Honda NSX}}
[[File:Honda NSX Type R in the Honda collection.jpg|thumb|1992 NSX Type R]]
[[File:Osaka Auto Messe 2017 (247) - Honda NSX-R Mid-year 2002 model.jpg|thumb|2002 NSX-R]]

Honda produced a very limited number of NSX Type R models from 1992 to 1995 for Japan. Major changes include a more aggressive suspension and an extensive weight reduction to {{convert|1230|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} from the normal NSX weight of {{convert|1350|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The NSX Type R was track oriented and, to reduce weight, lacked sound deadening, audio, electric windows and air conditioning. The NSX Type R's role was fulfilled 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 had a more aggressive rear spoiler and hood vent, featured a roof scoop, along with various refinements to reduce weight to {{convert|1270|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. Under the body, panels and air fences in the front, along with a small rear diffuser, produced balanced downforce. These subtle changes along with its renowned handling kept the NSX-R competitive on the track against considerably higher-powered cars.

==Integra Type R==

===DC2 Integra Type R (1995-2001)===
{{Main|Honda Integra}}
[[Image:Integra1998.jpg|right|thumb|1998 Honda Integra Type R for the European market]]
[[File:1995-1998 Honda Integra Type R.JPG|thumb|1995-1997 JDM Honda Integra Type R]]

In 1995, Honda introduced their first Integra Type R to the [[Japanese Domestic Market]] (JDM).<ref>{{cite web |title=Honda｜インテグラ（2001年6月終了モデル） |url=https://www.honda.co.jp/auto-archive/integra/3door/type-r2001/ |website=www.honda.co.jp |access-date=24 May 2019 |archive-date=24 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190524020002/https://www.honda.co.jp/auto-archive/integra/3door/type-r2001/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

The Integra Type R is equipped with a 1.8-liter DOHC VTEC in-line 4-cylinder (B18C) engine. In the JDM Type R this engine produces {{Convert|200|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} at 8,000 rpm, whereas in the US models it produces {{Convert|195|hp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 8,000 rpm and {{convert|130|lbft|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 5,700 rpm. JDM cars and cars sold in other international markets came with an 11:1 compression ratio whereas the USDM Integra Type R has a compression ratio of 10.6:1. There were numerous differences between the Type R engine and the DOHC VTEC engine available in other Integra models (GS-R) but the increased power was primarily due to the higher compression, larger throttle body, high-lift camshafts and high-volume exhaust manifold.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.integratyper.org/specs/master_comparison.htm |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617101738/http://www.integratyper.org/specs/master_comparison.htm |archive-date=2015-06-17 }}</ref>
  
The Type R came only with a close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission. First gear and the final drive were identical to the GS-R transmission but gears two to four were spaced much closer. In addition, the Type R came equipped with a helical limited-slip differential. In 1998, the JDM Type R and other international markets would receive a revised final drive ratio of 4.785 while the USDM Type R was equipped with a 4.40 final drive ratio.

The focus of the Type R was to minimize weight while enhancing rigidity. The Type R has larger strut tower bars, rear performance rods on the rear frame and numerous body reinforcements. The Type R had revised springs and dampers as well as larger sway bars.

The 1995–1997 Type R has 4-lug 15 x 6-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in [[Bridgestone]] Potenza RE010 195/55R15 tires.  Larger rotors and calipers were included and the ABS system was revised as well. The 1998 JDM Type R would receive 5-lug 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 215/45/ZR16 tires.

Other features such as a moonroof, vanity mirrors, cruise control and a rear wiper were eliminated to save weight. Air conditioning was an option. The interior was revised as well to include a 10,000 rpm tachometer with an 8,400 rpm redline along with revised sport cloth seats and a titanium shift knob.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.integratyper.org/specs/images/brochures/acura_97r_technical_guide.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617082257/http://www.integratyper.org/specs/images/brochures/acura_97r_technical_guide.pdf |archive-date=2015-06-17 }}</ref>

===US Integra Type R===
The Type R was introduced as a 1997 model to the US market under the Acura brand with the only option being [[air conditioning]]. In the US, the car would only be available in Championship White in 1997 and 1998. The Type R was not available for 1999 but returned in 2000 and remained until the end of DC2 production in 2001. Two colors were available for 2000 and 2001: Phoenix Yellow ('00-'01) and Flamenco Black Pearl ('00) or Nighthawk Black Pearl ('01).

The 1997 Integra Type R made {{convert|25|hp|0|abbr=on}} more than the Integra GS-R and was {{convert|93|lb|0|abbr=on}} lighter. At the time, the Integra Type R set the record for the most power per liter ({{convert|108|hp|0|abbr=on}} per liter) of a naturally aspirated piston engine ever produced for the US. This record would later be broken by the [[Honda S2000]] which made {{convert|120|hp|0|abbr=on}} per liter.

Production would be limited to 320 units in 1997 and 1,000 units in 1998, while 1,350 units were built for the US in 2000 and 1,158 in 2001. A total of 3,823 Integra Type R were produced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.integratyper.org/specs/usdm-type-r-sales.htm|title=USDM Acura Integra Type-R Production Information & Sales Data| publisher=www.integratyper.org|access-date=6 May 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170403040703/http://www.integratyper.org/specs/usdm-type-r-sales.htm|archive-date=3 April 2017}}</ref>

===DC2 Type R weight comparison===
The below table lists the curb weights of the Integra Type R by model year (lbs).												
															
{| class="wikitable" Style="text-align:center"															
|-															
!	Model	!!		1996	!!	1997	!!	1998	!!	1999	!!	2000	!!	2001
|-															
|	JDM Integra Type R			 || 	 2,325 	 || 		 || 	 2,420 	 || 		 || 		 || 	
|-															
|	US Integra Type R		  	 || 	 N/A 	 || 	 2,560<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/1997-acura-integra-type-r-archived-test-review |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710092135/http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/1997-acura-integra-type-r-archived-test-review |archive-date=2015-07-10 }}
</ref> 	 || 	 2,577<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=823-en |title=404 |access-date=2015-07-15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140122225026/http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?id=823-en |archive-date=2014-01-22 }}
</ref> 	 || 	 N/A 	 || 	 2,633<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?g=acura&id=794-en|title=404|access-date=2015-07-15|archive-date=2011-12-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111208224926/http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?g=acura&id=794-en|url-status=live}}</ref> 	 || 	 2,639<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?g=acura&id=27-en|title=404|access-date=2015-07-15|archive-date=2011-12-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111209011906/http://www.honda.com/newsandviews/article.aspx?g=acura&id=27-en|url-status=live}}</ref> 
|-															
|	UK Integra Type R		 	 || 	 N/A 	 || 	 2,513<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.integratyper.org/specs/images/brochures/UKDM-1997.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617101933/http://www.integratyper.org/specs/images/brochures/UKDM-1997.pdf |archive-date=2015-06-17 }}
</ref> 	 || 		 || 		 || 		 || 	
|-															
|	AU Integra Type R		  	 || 	 N/A 	 || 	 N/A 	 || 	 N/A 	 || 		 || 	 2,397<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.integratyper.org/specs/images/brochures/AUDM_DC2_2000_sm.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150617081928/http://www.integratyper.org/specs/images/brochures/AUDM_DC2_2000_sm.pdf |archive-date=2015-06-17 }}
</ref> 	 || 	
|-															
|}

The below table shows the weight gains/losses due to the differences in parts between the Integra Type R and the Integra VTi-R as listed by [[Wheels (magazine)|''Wheels'' magazine]] in 1994.					
					
{| class="wikitable" Style="text-align:center"					
|-					
!	Part	!!	kg	!!	lbs
|-					
|[[Recaro]] Seats	||	6.65	||	 14.65 
|-					
|	Stiffer suspension/High-grip tires	||	 5.50 	||	 12.13 
|-					
|	Performance Rod & Aluminum Make	||	 3.44 	||	 7.58 
|-					
|	Rear Spoiler	||	 2.90 	||	 6.39 
|-					
|	Body Stiffening Metal Sheets	||	 1.71 	||	 3.77 
|-					
|	LSD	||	 1.50 	||	 3.31 
|-					
|	Miscellaneous	||	 1.16 	||	 2.56 
|-					
|	Front Spoiler	||	 1.03 	||	 2.28 
|-					
|	Strengthening Wheel Bolts & Bearings	||	 0.70 	||	 1.55 
|-					
|	Strengthening Tailgate Area	||	 0.31 	||	 0.69 
|-					
|	Stiffer Rubber Exhaust Piping Mounts	||	 0.14 	||	 0.31 
|-					
|	Floor Heat Panel Removed	||	−0.272	||	 (0.60)
|-					
|	Fuel Tank Wave Absorber Removed	||	−0.45	||	 (0.99)
|-					
|	MOMO Small-Radius Steering Wheel	||	−0.7	||	 (1.54)
|-					
|	Lighten Flywheel	||	−0.75	||	 (1.65)
|-					
|	Resin Spare Tire Lid	||	−0.997	||	 (2.20)
|-					
|	Aluminum Left-Side "Stopper Bracket"	||	−1.3	||	 (2.87)
|-					
|	Aluminum Radiator	||	−1.35	||	 (2.98)
|-					
|	Rear Wiper Removal	||	−1.851	||	 (4.08)
|-					
|	Compact Battery	||	−3	||	 (6.61)
|-					
|	Lighter Engine, Exhaust Pipings	||	−3.329	||	 (7.34)
|-					
|	Dashboard Insulator Removed	||	−3.869	||	 (8.53)
|-					
|	Lighter Aluminum Wheels	||	−5.2	||	 (11.46)
|-					
|	Car Stereo & Antenna Removal (optional)	||	−5.665	||	 (12.49)
|-					
|	Miscellaneous	||	−6.919	||	 (15.25)
|-					
|	Floor Sheetmetal Removed	||	−10.665	||	 (23.51)
|-					
|	Air Conditioner Removal (optional) 	||	−18.7	||	 (41.23)
|-					
|	Net Weight Reduction	||	 (39.97)	||	 (88.11)
|-					
|}					

Using the actual ''Wheels'' test weight of 1176&nbsp;kg for VTi-R -40&nbsp;kg listed, AuDM Type R weight reduction yields approximately a 1136&nbsp;kg (2504&nbsp;lb) curb weight.

It has been acclaimed by motoring journalists world-wide, including ''Evo'' magazine, who named the Type R "the greatest front-wheel-drive performance car ever"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.evo.co.uk/features/features/260035/birth_of_an_icon_honda_integra_typer.html|title=Birth of an icon: Honda Integra Type-R|work=Evo|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120706212425/http://www.evo.co.uk/features/features/260035/birth_of_an_icon_honda_integra_typer.html|archive-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> and TheAutoChannel.com, who also named it 'the best handling front-wheel drive car ever.'<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicles/new/reviews/1998/russ983402.html|title=Acura Integra Type R New Car Review: Acura Integra Type R (1998) New Car Prices for Acura Integra Type R|work=theautochannel.com|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120601231306/http://theautochannel.com/vehicles/new/reviews/1998/russ983402.html|archive-date=2012-06-01}}</ref>

===DC5 Integra Type R (2002-2006)===
{{Main|Honda Integra (fourth generation)}}
[[File:Honda Integra Type-R DC5 rear.jpg|thumb|Honda Integra Type R DC5]]

The DC5 Type R (Japanese market only) comes standard with a K20A {{Convert|220|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} 2.0-litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine. The "i" in i-VTEC stands for intelligent VTEC, which employs VTC (Variable Timing Control) to advance the timing up to 50 degrees. The DC5 comes equipped with [[Recaro]] seats, four-piston [[Brembo]] front brakes, a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and a stiffer suspension.
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==Accord Type R and Euro-R==
{{Main|Honda Accord (sixth generation)}}

The Honda Accord Type R (ATR) was produced from 1998 to 2002 using the CH1 Accord chassis and sold in European markets. The [[Japanese Domestic Market|JDM]] Accord Euro-R uses the CL1 chassis. Both models are powered by a naturally aspirated 2.2-litre four-cylinder DOHC [[Honda H engine|H22A7]] "Red Top" VTEC motor which produces {{Convert|217|bhp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} in the JDM model and {{Convert|209|bhp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}} at 7,200 rpm and {{convert|164|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 6,700 rpm in the EDM model. The Type R Accord model is differentiated by features such as a stiffer suspension and chassis, helical [[Limited slip differential|limited-slip differential]], twin-piston brakes, dual exhaust system, 17-inch alloy wheels, Xenon headlights, [[Recaro]] seats and a leather-trimmed [[MOMO (company)|Momo]] steering wheel. A [[Honda Torneo#SiR-T (CF4, 1997–2000)|Torneo]] Euro R was produced in 2002, being mechanically identical to the CL1, with different front and rear styling.

The successor to the CL1 Accord Euro-R is the CL7 Accord Euro-R, produced from December 2002 to 2008 and built in Sayama, Japan for the JDM market. It is powered by a {{convert|1998|cc|L|1|abbr=on|order=flip}} [[Honda K engine|K20A]]I-VTEC motor with {{convert|220|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}} at 8,000 rpm and {{convert|206|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque at 7,000 rpm. The engine run on 11.5:1 compression and has a redline of 8,300 rpm. It also has the standard Type R features, including [[Recaro]] seats, a [[Limited slip differential|limited-slip differential]] and independent [[double wishbone suspension|double-wishbone suspension]].

<gallery widths="200px" heights="160px">
Image:HondaAccord-Type-R.jpg|European 'CH1' face-lifted 2002 Accord Type-R
File:Honda Accord-EuroR.jpg|[[Japanese Domestic Market|JDM]] 'CL1' Accord Euro-R
File:Honda Accord Euro R.jpg|Honda Accord Euro R sedan (Japan)
</gallery>

==Civic Type R==
{{Main|Honda Civic Type R}}

The 1997 EK9 Civic was third to be given the Type R badge. Based on the EK4 SiR chassis, it features a Type R prepared B16B engine producing {{convert|185|PS|bhp kW|0|abbr=on}} along with a stiffer chassis, upgraded sway bars and strut bars, [[Recaro]] seats trimmed in Alcantara, 15-inch alloy wheels and a large boot spoiler. Since then, most generations have offered a Type R variant. The first-generation Civic Type R was the only version not offered outside Japan.

July 2015 saw the launch of a new Honda Civic Type R, manufactured at their Swindon plant. The vehicle offers higher performance in the form of a direct-injected turbocharged 2.0 liter [[VTEC]] [[Honda K engine#K20C|K20C1]] petrol engine producing&nbsp;{{Convert|306|bhp|PS kW|0|abbr=on}}, and built in the United States at Honda's Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://visual.ly/community/infographic/lifestyle/history-honda-type-r|title=The History Of The Honda Type-R|website=visual.ly|language=en|access-date=2018-03-19|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180319022158/https://visual.ly/community/infographic/lifestyle/history-honda-type-r|archive-date=2018-03-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.typerblog.com/news/type-r-engines-in-the-usa/ |title=2015 Honda Civic Type R K20C Engines in the USA |author=Type R Rob |date=2015-07-02 |access-date=2016-02-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303071850/http://www.typerblog.com/news/type-r-engines-in-the-usa/ |archive-date=2016-03-03 }}</ref> Redesigned in 2017 but using the same engine, the fifth-generation Civic Type R accelerates from 0-{{convert|60|mph|abbr=on}} in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of {{convert|273.6|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/honda/civic-type-r|title=Honda Civic Type R|work=Car and Driver|access-date=2018-03-19|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315045630/https://www.caranddriver.com/honda/civic-type-r|archive-date=2018-03-15|url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2018, engineers at Honda's Swindon, UK factory developed a one off Civic Type R, the car called project P is a pickup truck, the performance and drivetrain are the same as the production Type R.<ref>{{cite web |title=Honda Just Made a Civic Type R Pickup Truck |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a20895771/honda-just-made-a-civic-type-r-pickup-truck/ |website=Road & Track |access-date=5 November 2018 |date=24 May 2018 |archive-date=6 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106132254/https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a20895771/honda-just-made-a-civic-type-r-pickup-truck/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

<gallery widths="200px" heights="160px">
File:Honda civic ek9 typer 1 f.jpg|1999 Honda Civic Type R (EK9)
File:Honda Civic Type-R For Guangzhou International Auto Show 2022 (cropped).jpg|2022 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
</gallery>

==See also==
* [[Honda in motorsport]]
* [[Honda in Formula One]]

==References==
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