2023 Honda Civic Type R Has 315 HP and Track-Minded Improvements
Honda reveals juicier details about the U.S.-bound Civic Type R, but we’re still waiting to hear how much it’ll cost.
- The 2023 Honda Civic Type R’s turbo 2.0-liter four makes 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque—up 9 and 15, respectively.
- The new CTR also has track-minded upgrades that are said to improve engine cooling and make it perform better.
- While we still don’t know how much the 2023 Civic Type R costs, Honda says the car’s price will be announced closer to its launch this fall.
Honda has revealed the latest Civic Type R like a multi-course meal, serving up details piece by piece. We savored the first photos and few specs that came out in July, but we’ve been starving for the juicy technical details, many of which the company finally released today.
More Power!
Ladies and gentlemen, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R has 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. That represents an increase of 9 ponies and 15 pound-feet compared with the previous-generation car, which had totals of 306 and 295, respectively. Max horsepower still arrives at 6500 rpm, however, peak torque is now produced between 2600 and 4000 rpm. Previously, peak torque was available from 2500–4500 rpm.
