- Honda Racing Corporation has shown off a new rear wing and front splitter.
- The HRC concept was also fitted with a lightweight Akrapovic exhaust.
- Honda is developing the parts using its Japanese motorsport expertise.
The Honda Civic Type R is probably the finest front-wheel drive hot hatch on the market, and soon, it’ll become even more exciting. The boss of Honda Racing Corporation has confirmed parts from last year’s HRC concept are heading to production and will be available later this year.
Honda presented the Civic Type R HRC concept at January’s Tokyo Auto Show, clad in bright camouflage and equipped with a revised front fascia, new wheel arches, distinctive side skirts, an upgraded rear wing, and a new rear diffuser. It even included an Akrapovic exhaust. At the time, no confirmation was given about Honda’s future plans for the model, but while speaking at the recent Honda All Type R World Meeting at the Motegi circuit last week, HRC boss Koji Watanabe said the car is coming.
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Quizzed by Car Watch about when the model will be released, Watanabe noted that it uses technologies honed in the Super Endurance and Super GT racing categories and suggested it is just a few months away from release.
Coming To America
Watanabe added that rather than the Civic Type R being sold in flagship HRC guise, they will be offered as separate performance parts that customers can buy individually. Importantly, they won’t just be available in Japan, as he noted they are also being developed for the United States. “We hope to deliver these as soon as possible,” he said.
Honda has been open about its desire to start selling sporty parts for some of its models. It launched a dedicated performance parts division in late 2024, initially showcasing a slew of aerodynamic upgrades on the Acura Integra Type S. At the time, Honda stressed that the parts need to comply with safety regulations before they can be offered to owners, and ensuring compliance can be a lengthy process. Fortunately, it appears approval is just around the corner.
