Honda develops new Civic Type R TCR for 2018

JAS Motorsport, armed arm of Honda in tourism, both in WTCC and TCR, announced this Wednesday the start of work on a new version of the Civic Type R playing in the different TCR series since 2015.

Taking advantage of the base of the new road Civic, the Italian structure will offer a revised exterior design and a more efficient aerodynamic package, with reduced drag and improved downforce. A new multi-link rear suspension and a new anti-roll bar will appear, as will a new electronic control unit and an improved roll bar.

“An endurance version is also available for customers planning to compete in championships such as the VLN and 24H series with additional lighting, a driver refreshment system and available ABS. » also specifies the press release.

« Our first Civic Type R TCR has already won five championships and is in contention for eight more this year across Europe and Asia, and our aim is to ensure the new car raises the bar even higher in TCR-wide worldwide. » comments Mads Fischer, TCR project manager at JAS Motorsport.

The first deliveries will begin on December 15 with the first 25 examples available for the start of the 2018 season.