2007 FD2 Honda Civic Type R
FD2 Honda Civic Type R History
Honda announced the release of the FD2 Civic Type R in Japan on March 29 2007. The Civic Type R, 4 door sedan with Front engine/Front drive, is powered by a specially tuned 2.0-liter K20A i-VTEC engine that makes 225 horsepower. The K20A engine performance has been improved by surfacing of head-port, by adopting the DBW (Drive-By-Wire) and by tuning the intake/exhaust manifolds. The Civic Type R has a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission.
To achieve a high driving performance, the Civic type R has adopted the lightweight & high-rigid body shell, exclusive suspension, specially tuned ABS/EBD system, 18 inches Potenza tires, and 17 inches front disc brakes with Brembo 4-pot aluminum calipers.
The 2007 FD2 Civic Type R is equipped with exclusive aero parts, exclusive hood fenders, Type R red emblems, exclusive Honda R spec seats, exclusive steering wheel, a short stroke sports shift, metal pedals, and engine starter button.
June 2007
Mugen announced the release of the performance-enhanced Civic Mugen RR. The K20 engine makes 240 horsepower (240ps/8000rpm, 22.2kgm/7000rpm) by having exclusive camshafts & valve springs and by tuning of intake/exhaust system. The Civic Mugen RR has adopted the 6 speed manual transmission with the short stroke shifter and Brembo brakes with slit-rotors stainless-mesh hoses. Furthermore, the Civic Mugen RR has achieved 15kg loss in weight by equipping the carbon front bumper & grille, the carbon rear wing,the aluminum hood with out-let,light weight alloy wheels, and carbon Recaro seats.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Type: ABA-FD2
Transmission: 6MT
Layout: FF
Seating Capacity: 4
Dimensions & Weight
Length / Width / Height (mm): 4,540 /1,770 / 1,430
Wheelbase (mm): 2,700
Tread Front/Rear (mm): 1,505 / 1,515
Indoorsize Length/Width/Height (mm): 1,900 / 1,470 / 1,170
Weight (Kg): 1,270
Minimum Ground Clearance (mm): 135
Engine
Engine type: K20A
Engine: Watercooled L4 DOHC
Displacement (cc): 1998
Bore x Stroke (mm): 86.0 x 86.0
Compression Ratio: 11.7
Fuel System: PGM-FI
Horsepower (kW[PS]/rpm): 165 [225] / 8000
Torque (Nm[Kgm]/rpm): 215 [21.9] / 6100
Drivetrain
Gear Ratio: 6MT
1st: 3.266
2nd: 2.130
3rd: 1.517
4th: 1.147
5th: 0.921
6th: 0.738
Reverse: 3.583
Final Gear Ratio: 5.062
Suspension
Front/Rear: McPherson Strut / Double Wishbone
Brake Front/Rear: Ventilated Discs / Discs
Tire Front: 225 / 40R18
Tire Rear: 225 / 40R18
Fuel Capacity (liter): 50.0
Main Equipment
Exterior:
Exclusive front bumper & black painted front grille
Exclusive rear bumper & black painted rear diffuser
Exclusive front spoiler & streak
Dark chrome grille bar & headlights sub reflector
Exclusive HONDA emblems & TYPE R emblem
Exclusive hood & front fenders
Exclusive red engine headcover
Aluminum bumper beam
Aluminum clear turn lamps
Exclusive side sill garnishes
Black painted large size rear spoiler
Dark smoked rear combination lamps
Dark chrome Civic emblem
Exclusive exhaust pipe finisher
Colored electric door mirrors
Half shade windshield
Rear window deffogger
Mechanical:
Exclusive hard setting suspension
Exclusive POTENZA RE070 (225/40R18) tires.
Exclusive 18inches alloy wheels (18x7.5)
Exclusive black wheel nuts
Front BREMBO aluminum 4 pot calipers
Torque sensitive Helical LSD
Large size disc brakes (F : 320mm R : 282mm)
Front brake air intake ducts & air intake plates
Exclusive setting ABS
Exclusive setting EBD
Exclusive DBW (drive by wire)
Power steering
Interior:
Honda R spec seats
Exclusive 3spoke leather wrapped steering wheel
Exclusive steering wheel emblem
Exclusive multi flex meter
i-VTEC/REV indicator
Aluminum shift knob
Short stroke sport shift Metal sports pedals & foot rest
Engine starter button
Exclusive black metallic panel & power window switch panel
Exclusive aluminum emblem with serial number
Exclusive aluminum emblem on side step garnish
Exclusive black metallic door handle
Exclusive design key
Safety:
Driver & passenger i-SRS air bags
HID headlights with auto leveling
LHD high mounted stop lamp
Clutch start system
Comfort:
Full auto air conditioner
Speed sensitive auto door lock
Key lessentry unlock
Security alarm
Immobilizer
Power window
Power window switch lamp
Powered door lock |
