Honda revealed the 2023 Civic Type R last month, but didn't share any specs for the car, simply stating it was the most powerful Type R-badged car ever. Finally, we know that the 2023 Civic Type R makes 315 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Show
A leaked Japanese brochure found by a Civic Type R forum yesterday indicated the car would get 326 horsepower. The previous-gen Type R made slightly less power in U.S. spec cars—305 hp vs 315 for the rest of the world. It appears that this is still the case for the new model. A Honda spec sheet says that boost pressure for the new Type R is up just 0.1 psi over the old car, for a total of 23.3 psi. The increase in power is actually thanks to a redesigned turbo that features a new turbine, and tweaks to the intake and exhaust systems. Compared with the old model, the new Civic Type R also has a larger grille opening feeding a bigger radiator and larger fan. Some early last-gen Civic Type Rs had heat-soak issues on hot track days, and Honda wanted to make sure that wasn't an issue with the new car. The car gets a lighter flywheel, too, and Honda says that the shifter has a new "high-rigidity lever and optimized shift gate pattern for a reassured and hyper-precise gear change." It's hard to imagine any gearshift being nicer than the last Type R's, but this is Honda after all. The final drive is also shorter, 3.842 vs 4.111 for the old car. Like the regular Civic, the new Type R sits on a slightly larger wheelbase than its predecessor, and track widths are up by an inch in the front and 0.75 inches in the rear. As we noted before, the 245/30R20 tires on the old car have been eschewed for 265/30R19, which are significantly wider and shorter. Extra power, shorter tires, and shorter final drive should contribute to a noticeable improvement to the Type R's acceleration, not that the old one was slow by any stretch of the imagination. We don't yet know the weight of the new Type R, though other versions of this current Civic weigh around the same as their predecessors. Honda also hasn't yet released pricing for the Type R. That info should arrive in the fall, but expect the car to cost around $40,000... before inevitable dealer markups. Chris Perkins Senior Editor Chris Perkins is the Web Editor for Road & Track magazine. Skip to Content
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2023 Honda Civic Type R boasts 326 hp: leaked specsThe hot hatch's technical details are finally coming to light, thanks to an official brochure that hit the web a little early  The 2023 Honda Civic Type R will boast a rated 326 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque, according to info leaked at the end of August. Images from an official brochure shared to the Civic XI forum revealed the long-awaited output figures – held back by Honda during the car’s debut at the end of July – that suggest the new car will get a slight edge over the retiring FK8-generation model, which delivers 316 hp and 295 lb-ft. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As we’ve known for some time, the new Type R will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Images of its exterior were also leaked online earlier this year, ahead of its official July 20 reveal. What this new leak gives us, though, is some much-sought-after technical specs, including the car’s weight. The brochure, which indicates the Type R’s Japanese and European specifications, shows it should clock in at 3,152 lbs (1,430 kg). If accurate, that represents an 88-lbs (40-kg) gain over the FK8-generation model. That said, it’s expected the car’s curb weight will fluctuate depending on the market, and may differ between Canada, the U.S., Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, for example.
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Also in the brochure is the car’s first- through sixth-gear ratios, which are identical to those in the FK8-generation model, apart from the final drive, which has changed from 4.111 to 3.842. The suspension and steering systems have been upgraded from the FK8 model, and Honda recently claimed a new front-wheel-drive lap record at the Suzuka Circuit with the 2023 model. Anticipation is hot as this latest Civic Type R attempts to secure a new class lap record at the Nurburgring Nordschleife. The automaker is looking to snatch the winning time away from the European-market Renault Megane R.S. Trophy R. Sign up to receive Driving.ca's Blind-Spot Monitor newsletter on Wednesdays and Saturdays By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300 Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Driving.ca's Blind-Spot Monitor will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Choose Trim
MakeYou can only pick 5 vehicles to compareEdit your picks to remove vehicles if you want to add different ones. You have reached the limit of vehiclesYou can only add up to 5 vehicles to your picks. How much HP is the 2023 Type R?315 hp2023 Honda Civic Type R / Horsepowernull
Where is the 2023 Civic Type R made?The 2023 Honda Civic Type R is assembled at Honda's Yorii plant, northwest of Tokyo. The K20C1 engine, however, is built at the company's Anna engine plant in Sidney, Ohio.
How much does a stock Type R weight?The Honda Civic Type R 320 PS claimed weight (DIN) is 1380 kg / 3042 lb.
How much will the Civic Type R 2023 cost?The base price of the 2023 Honda Civic Type R is $43,990. That is with an MSRP of $42,895 and then $1,095 for the destination charge. So what does that much cash get you? Well, it gets you the most powerful production Honda ever sold in the United States.
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