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With the original Honda Civic Type R introduced in 1997 as a JDM-exclusive offering, it's safe to say this nameplate was a bit late to the party. However, the machine quickly established its reputation as one of the best FWD toys in the segment. One can say that about the current fifth-gen model, which is known for its lap records, as well as older models making steps towards cult car status.
Speaking of senior Type Rs, the one we have here is the second iteration of the fast compact, the first to be available on markets outside Japan.
In fact, this EP3-gen Civic Type R was built exclusively in Swindon, UK (from where the JDM model was exported too), so perhaps it's not surprising that a London-based digital artist is behind the virtual build we have here.
Yasid Oozeear labels this proposal as tame, which makes sense if you check out some of his other creations, such as this purist-defying Ferrari 250 GTO.
However, we prefer to regard the early-2000s Honda we have here as the type of project you'd actually see on the street, as it appears to prioritize all-round performance.
The dominant carbon look of the front end is here to adjust that front-biased weight distribution of the hatchback, while the overfenders hold a wheel/tire setup that makes the most out of such a capable chassis.
The center of gravity is now lower (together with the rest of the car), and we must also talk aero. As such, the front splitter, which is secured via a pair of rods, is met by a split rear spoiler, whose edges stretch all the way to the taillights for a streamlining effect.
We're not so sure those unapologetically long tailpipes have a functional role, though. And while the carbon work is a given, hence the nickname we introduced in the title, the artist has come up with multiple hues for the vehicle, as you'll notice in the Instagram post below.
Perhaps this digital dream can help Type R fans with the wait that separates them from the introduction of the sixth-gen model.
A recent Autocar report talks about the future Type R as the carmaker's final gasonline-only effort on the European market, since Honda is committed to electrifying its complete range in the Old Continent by 2022.
And it seems that the recipe involving a manual gearbox and FWD is here to stay. So, even though the hatchback that will serve as a base for the Type R hasn't been released yet (we've only seen the naked prototype of the eleventh-generation Civic sedan, along with spy shots of the hot hatch), it looks like hardcore drivers have multiple reasons to rejoice.
In fact, this EP3-gen Civic Type R was built exclusively in Swindon, UK (from where the JDM model was exported too), so perhaps it's not surprising that a London-based digital artist is behind the virtual build we have here.
Yasid Oozeear labels this proposal as tame, which makes sense if you check out some of his other creations, such as this purist-defying Ferrari 250 GTO.
However, we prefer to regard the early-2000s Honda we have here as the type of project you'd actually see on the street, as it appears to prioritize all-round performance.
The dominant carbon look of the front end is here to adjust that front-biased weight distribution of the hatchback, while the overfenders hold a wheel/tire setup that makes the most out of such a capable chassis.
The center of gravity is now lower (together with the rest of the car), and we must also talk aero. As such, the front splitter, which is secured via a pair of rods, is met by a split rear spoiler, whose edges stretch all the way to the taillights for a streamlining effect.
We're not so sure those unapologetically long tailpipes have a functional role, though. And while the carbon work is a given, hence the nickname we introduced in the title, the artist has come up with multiple hues for the vehicle, as you'll notice in the Instagram post below.
Perhaps this digital dream can help Type R fans with the wait that separates them from the introduction of the sixth-gen model.
A recent Autocar report talks about the future Type R as the carmaker's final gasonline-only effort on the European market, since Honda is committed to electrifying its complete range in the Old Continent by 2022.
And it seems that the recipe involving a manual gearbox and FWD is here to stay. So, even though the hatchback that will serve as a base for the Type R hasn't been released yet (we've only seen the naked prototype of the eleventh-generation Civic sedan, along with spy shots of the hot hatch), it looks like hardcore drivers have multiple reasons to rejoice.
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