Honda Civic Type R Will Act As Pace Car For INDYCAR's Opening Round | Carscoops carscoops
Honda has unveiled the latest in its collection of INDYCAR pace cars, the new 2023 Civic Type R. Featuring a special livery and a selection of choice upgrades, the car will lead the pack at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in Florida this weekend.the Civic Type R
will feature a selection of choice modifications for the role. These include a Honda Performance Development brake package with competition rotors, racing pads, and stainless steel brake lines. The car will also get four-point racing harnesses and an exclusive pace car lighting system. It will also get a red and white
package that features the automaker’s branding, in addition to the racing series’ branding. Otherwise, the car is unchanged.The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is powered by the automaker’s K20C1 2.0-liter, turbocharged engine, which makes 315 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque—nine horses and 15 lb-ft more than the last-generation Civic Type R made.
“Type R is very important for Honda as the pinnacle of our factory performance and an irreplaceable brand that enables enthusiasts to experience Honda’s racing spirit, and seek the ultimate in speed and driving pleasure,” said Hideki Kakinuma, global Civic Type R development leader. “The all-new Civic Type R will continue that legacy, leveraging Honda’s racetrack-proven engineering to deliver extreme performance and passion—both on the road and on the racetrack.
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