Honda Civic Type R Concept Model set for Worldwide Debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show
Honda today reveals its 2014 Geneva Motor Show line-up, including
the worldwide debut of the Civic Type R Concept model, the European
debut of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Concept, the powertrain
layout of the new NSX and the 2014 Civic World Touring Car Championship
race car.
Racing Car for the Road – Civic Type R Concept
Honda’s appearance at the 2014 Geneva Motorshow will lead with the
worldwide reveal of the Civic Type R Concept model, providing the
styling direction for the exterior design of the highly-anticipated
production version that debuts in 2015. Dubbed by the design team as a
‘racing car for the road’, its bold and expressive styling reflects the
strong performance characteristics for which Type R is renowned.
Advanced Technology Leadership – FCEV Concept
Further underlining Honda’s leadership in the development of advanced
technology, the FCEV Concept makes its first European appearance. Sleek
and aerodynamic, the Concept points to the potential styling direction
of Honda’s next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle which launches in
the U.S. and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe.
Further Evolution – Honda NSX
Making its Motorshow debut, Honda will highlight the powertrain
layout of the new NSX supercar. The model showcases the longitudinal, V6
direct injection engine with twin turbo alongside Honda’s innovative 3
motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® (Super Handling All Wheel Drive™) hybrid system.
Racing Spirit – 2014 Civic World Touring Car Championship livery
Following victory in the Manufacturers' Championship of the 2013
World Touring Car Championship, Honda will also reveal the livery of the
2014 Civic WTCC car. Additionally it will showcase its long history in
Formula One with the RA271 that competed in 1964 making its debut in the
German Grand Prix at the Nurburgring and the record-breaking
turbo-charged RA168E engine which dominated the 1988 season.
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