S2000 V New Civic JDM type R
09-07-2007, 09:56 AM
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S2000 V New Civic JDM type R
09-07-2007, 10:06 AM
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A roof down S has terrible aerodynamics - this would have a noticeable effect on the straights, where the Type R appeared to have an advantage.
The Type R in white is a great looking car - and with four doors, really practical too.
Another great product range decision by Honda UK not to bring it in...
The Type R in white is a great looking car - and with four doors, really practical too.
Another great product range decision by Honda UK not to bring it in...
09-07-2007, 10:12 AM
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Apparently (and I'm quoting someone on here), the power to the wheels is lower on the S2000 due to losses through the transmission to the rear wheels 
Soft - top was so high on my list of priorities I would have bought the S2000 anyway.
Soft - top was so high on my list of priorities I would have bought the S2000 anyway.
09-07-2007, 12:08 PM
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Doubt it, from my investigations most everything suggests that the car is marginally quicker round a track than a DC5 and just as quick as an S2k but it's unknown if there's any appreciable difference.
This bit looks like a publicity stunt to get the new CTR moving, not that they need to try hard.
This bit looks like a publicity stunt to get the new CTR moving, not that they need to try hard.
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09-07-2007, 12:20 PM
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You can't always trust what you see on BestMotoring.
Although I think the FD2 is quicker on track than the S2K - Tsukuba lap time is really quick for a FF 2.0 IIRC.
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09-07-2007, 02:40 PM
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Yep the power at the wheels figure will be around the same, as you lose a few % more through the RWD drivetrain, due to weight and length of the prop etc.
S2000 is around 190 atw, id guess the civic to be the same.
Having owned a DC5, what it can do is incredible for FWD and the light weight combined with those huge Brembo's make it trackable out the box. I did feel hampered a little at the Ring compared to the S, as it just couldn't quite corner as well or get the power down - but that's just being a little picky.
Best Motoring and other shows dont tend to let much beat the S or NSX
S2000 is around 190 atw, id guess the civic to be the same.
Having owned a DC5, what it can do is incredible for FWD and the light weight combined with those huge Brembo's make it trackable out the box. I did feel hampered a little at the Ring compared to the S, as it just couldn't quite corner as well or get the power down - but that's just being a little picky.
Best Motoring and other shows dont tend to let much beat the S or NSX
09-07-2007, 03:16 PM
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An interesting outcome, but not all that surprising tbh.
When you think about it you would expect a brand new hot hatch to be able to perform as well as a 9 year old roadster. It's been said on here many a time before. The S is starting to show it's age, and with any luck Honda has a suitable replacement up it's sleeve. If this new Type R is anything to go by it should be a cracker
My fondness for the new JDM Civic Type R has gone up yet another notch.
When you think about it you would expect a brand new hot hatch to be able to perform as well as a 9 year old roadster. It's been said on here many a time before. The S is starting to show it's age, and with any luck Honda has a suitable replacement up it's sleeve. If this new Type R is anything to go by it should be a cracker
My fondness for the new JDM Civic Type R has gone up yet another notch.