Posted : 28/02/2009

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The multi award winning Honda Civic Type R has received mechanical enhancements and a new colour, Championship White – Honda’s traditional racing colour.

Complementing the distinctive Championship White paint finish that evokes memories of Honda’s first F1 car in 1963, Type R has 18 inch graphite coloured alloy wheels, a contrasting smoke chrome finish on the badges, door handles, fuel filler cap and lower front grille and exclusive Type R plaque.

The Civic Type R now features a limited slip differential, helping the car to lay down its 148kW more effectively. Around Honda’s test track in Tsukaba, Japan, the ‘white hot’ Type R shaves 1.44 seconds off the non LSD equipped car’s time. The 2009 Civic Type R also has a tyre deflation warning system.

At the rear, the Type R gains parking sensors. Inside, an auxiliary jack and USB port allow owners to connect a variety of MP3 players while the red illuminated foot well completes the sporty theme.

The 2009 Honda Civic Type R range has four colours, Milano Red, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black and the new Championship White.

The 2009 Honda Civic Type R range will go on sale on the 2nd of March, 2009. The recommended retail price (without on-road costs) is $41,990. Metallic and pearlescent paint is $395 extra.

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