Why The Most Powerful Honda Civic In History Is Worth Every Penny

Following the Integra and the NSX, the Civic Type R was the third Honda

Type R treatment. Early version Type Rs were distinguished from regular

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vehicles by the addition of aerodynamic components including front and rear spoilers

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The two variations didn't visibly vary much that much, however.

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With the 2015 Type R, Honda completely changed the meaning of the automobile

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it resembled an anime character or a life-sized Hot Wheels toy more than a real car.

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