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35-674: The SA08, similarly to the SA07, was a reworked design of the prior season's Honda F1 car - the RA107 . Pre season testing did not start well for the team. At the scheduled January test in Jerez , James Rossiter was limited to just 10 laps in three days of testing due to parts issues. The team fared better at the February test, with drivers Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson completing consistent running of around 100 laps each per day. However, as

70-585: A 1136 kg (2504 lb) curb weight. It has been acclaimed by motoring journalists world-wide, including Evo magazine, who named the Type R "the greatest front-wheel-drive performance car ever" and TheAutoChannel.com, who also named it 'the best handling front-wheel drive car ever.' The DC5 Type R (Japanese market only) comes standard with a K20A 220 hp (164 kW) 2.0-litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine. The "i" in i-VTEC stands for intelligent VTEC, which employs VTC (Variable Timing Control) to advance

105-448: A large boot spoiler. Since then, most generations have offered a Type R variant. The first-generation Civic Type R was the only version not offered outside Japan. July 2015 saw the launch of a new Honda Civic Type R, manufactured at their Swindon plant. The vehicle offers higher performance in the form of a direct-injected turbocharged 2.0 liter VTEC K20C1 petrol engine producing 306 bhp (310 PS; 228 kW), and built in

140-824: A leather-trimmed Momo steering wheel. A Torneo Euro R was produced in 2002, being mechanically identical to the CL1, with different front and rear styling. The successor to the CL1 Accord Euro-R is the CL7 Accord Euro-R, produced from December 2002 to 2008 and built in Sayama, Japan for the JDM market. It is powered by a 2.0 L (1,998 cc) K20A I-VTEC motor with 220 PS (217 bhp; 162 kW) at 8,000 rpm and 206 N⋅m (152 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 7,000 rpm. The engine run on 11.5:1 compression and has

175-515: A moonroof, vanity mirrors, cruise control and a rear wiper were eliminated to save weight. Air conditioning was an option. The interior was revised as well to include a 10,000 rpm tachometer with an 8,400 rpm redline along with revised sport cloth seats and a titanium shift knob. The Type R was introduced as a 1997 model to the US market under the Acura brand with the only option being air conditioning . In

210-589: A redline of 8,300 rpm. It also has the standard Type R features, including Recaro seats, a limited-slip differential and independent double-wishbone suspension . The 1997 EK9 Civic was third to be given the Type R badge. Based on the EK4 SiR chassis, it features a Type R prepared B16B engine producing 185 PS (182 bhp; 136 kW) along with a stiffer chassis, upgraded sway bars and strut bars, Recaro seats trimmed in Alcantara, 15-inch alloy wheels and

245-456: A roof scoop, along with various refinements to reduce weight to 1,270 kg (2,800 lb). Under the body, panels and air fences in the front, along with a small rear diffuser, produced balanced downforce. These subtle changes along with its renowned handling kept the NSX-R competitive on the track against considerably higher-powered cars. In 1995, Honda introduced their first Integra Type R to

280-437: A tribute to their first winning F1 car . Honda's racing and F1 cars often feature a red Honda badge. The Type R was utilised by Acura on their high performance vehicles, which evolved into Type-S for selected models. Honda produced a very limited number of NSX Type R models from 1992 to 1995 for Japan. Major changes include a more aggressive suspension and an extensive weight reduction to 1,230 kg (2,712 lb) from

315-603: Is a Formula One racing car with which Honda Racing F1 contested the 2007 Formula One season . A modified version of the RA107, renamed the Super Aguri SA08 was used by Super Aguri in the 2008 Formula One season . The RA107 was the first Formula One car designed under former HRC motorcycle designer, Shuhei Nakamoto . The car scored a best result of 5th at the Chinese Grand Prix and finished 8th in

350-601: The Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). The Integra Type R is equipped with a 1.8-liter DOHC VTEC in-line 4-cylinder (B18C) engine. In the JDM Type R this engine produces 200 PS (197 hp; 147 kW) at 8,000 rpm, whereas in the US models it produces 195 hp (198 PS; 145 kW) at 8,000 rpm and 130 lb⋅ft (176 N⋅m) of torque at 5,700 rpm. JDM cars and cars sold in other international markets came with an 11:1 compression ratio whereas

385-492: The RA106 ). Barrichello finished the race in 11th place, with Button in 15th after receiving a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pit lane . The team did not score any points in the following six races, but more positively, the car's reliability was proving to be good. The team did have chances to gain points, however, at Monaco and Canada . In Monaco, Honda had their most competitive race up to that point but they were on

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420-455: The "Earth Car" campaign. Along with the launch of the new theme, a number of new sponsors were named at the launch event. These included two large global brands, Universal Music and Gatorade , as well as a large number of other companies including Fila , IBM , Instron , Oliver Sweeney , Perkin Elmer , Showa Denko , TUV and GF Agie Charmilles . The team's form in pre-season testing

455-609: The CL1 chassis. Both models are powered by a naturally aspirated 2.2-litre four-cylinder DOHC H22A7 "Red Top" VTEC motor which produces 217 bhp (220 PS; 162 kW) in the JDM model and 209 bhp (212 PS; 156 kW) at 7,200 rpm and 164 lb⋅ft (222 N⋅m) of torque at 6,700 rpm in the EDM model. The Type R Accord model is differentiated by features such as a stiffer suspension and chassis, helical limited-slip differential , twin-piston brakes, dual exhaust system, 17-inch alloy wheels, Xenon headlights, Recaro seats and

490-541: The RA107 took place at the Natural History Museum in London and showed a completely new take on the look of a Formula One car. Honda's 2007 paint scheme did not use sponsorship branding but instead is focused on Honda's environmental desires. The car has been dubbed by some as 'The Honda Earth car' and the car's livery depicts the planet Earth against the black background of space, with the only logos on

525-539: The SA08 was off the pace, with Davidson qualifying 21st behind Sutil by nearly four tenths of a second. Sato crashed causing wing and suspension damage to his car, leaving him with a best time that was over four and a half seconds slower than the best time of qualifying. The 2008 Spanish Grand Prix would be the SA08, and the Super Aguri team as a whole's final Grand Prix. Qualifying on the back row once again, Davidson

560-725: The SA08. Later, James Rossiter would be appointed test driver. At the first race in Australia , the team arrived with the SA08 and unveiled the car officially during Friday practice. It was finished in a red, white and black livery however was bereft of sponsors. Sato outqualified Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr. In the race, both cars would retire. Davidson from a collision involving Jenson Button , Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel whilst Sato suffered transmission failure on lap 32. In Malaysia , Sato once again qualified 20th this time ahead of Adrian Sutil . Both SA08's were able to finish with Davidson in 15th and Sato in 16th. By Bahrain ,

595-613: The US in 2000 and 1,158 in 2001. A total of 3,823 Integra Type R were produced. The below table lists the curb weights of the Integra Type R by model year (lbs). The below table shows the weight gains/losses due to the differences in parts between the Integra Type R and the Integra VTi-R as listed by Wheels magazine in 1994. Using the actual Wheels test weight of 1176 kg for VTi-R -40 kg listed, AuDM Type R weight reduction yields approximately

630-541: The US, the car would only be available in Championship White in 1997 and 1998. The Type R was not available for 1999 but returned in 2000 and remained until the end of DC2 production in 2001. Two colors were available for 2000 and 2001: Phoenix Yellow ('00-'01) and Flamenco Black Pearl ('00) or Nighthawk Black Pearl ('01). The 1997 Integra Type R made 25 hp (19 kW) more than the Integra GS-R and

665-539: The USDM Integra Type R has a compression ratio of 10.6:1. There were numerous differences between the Type R engine and the DOHC VTEC engine available in other Integra models (GS-R) but the increased power was primarily due to the higher compression, larger throttle body, high-lift camshafts and high-volume exhaust manifold. The Type R came only with a close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission. First gear and

700-543: The United States at Honda's Anna Engine Plant in Anna, Ohio. Redesigned in 2017 but using the same engine, the fifth-generation Civic Type R accelerates from 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds and has a top speed of 273.6 km/h (170 mph). In May 2018, engineers at Honda's Swindon, UK factory developed a one off Civic Type R, the car called project P is a pickup truck, the performance and drivetrain are

735-516: The car being the Type R Honda 'H', and the Bridgestone logo, all at the very front of the car. On the rear wing is the web address of environmental awareness website My Earth Dream, launching on 27 February 2007. This is the first time in 30 years that a Grand Prix car has gone to the grid without a sponsored permanent livery. At the end of the year Honda were awarded with an environmental award for

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770-557: The constructors' championship. It featured a livery depicting planet Earth against a black background of space in order to raise environmental awareness, for which Honda won two awards at the 2007 Green Awards. It was revealed to the public on 25 February 2007 at the Circuit de Catalunya in Spain . The RA107 was launched with the interim winter testing livery before the final colours were unveiled on 26 February. The 'livery launch' for

805-603: The final drive were identical to the GS-R transmission but gears two to four were spaced much closer. In addition, the Type R came equipped with a helical limited-slip differential. In 1998, the JDM Type R and other international markets would receive a revised final drive ratio of 4.785 while the USDM Type R was equipped with a 4.40 final drive ratio. The focus of the Type R was to minimize weight while enhancing rigidity. The Type R has larger strut tower bars, rear performance rods on

840-527: The normal NSX weight of 1,350 kg (2,976 lb). The NSX Type R was track oriented and, to reduce weight, lacked sound deadening, audio, electric windows and air conditioning. The NSX Type R's role was fulfilled by the NSX Type S Zero in 1997. A second iteration of the Type R, dubbed NSX-R, was released in 2002, again exclusively in Japan. The NSX-R had a more aggressive rear spoiler and hood vent, featured

875-450: The points before Button retired with hydraulic issues, while Barrichello finished 13th. In Fuji , the cars finished 10th and 11th in the wet conditions. In Shanghai , Button put on a remarkable display of driving in the wet and scored the RA107's best result of the season with a strong 5th place, finally moving Honda ahead of Super Aguri in the championship standings. At Interlagos however, both cars retired with overheating engines due to

910-562: The rear frame and numerous body reinforcements. The Type R had revised springs and dampers as well as larger sway bars. The 1995–1997 Type R has 4-lug 15 x 6-inch aluminum wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE010 195/55R15 tires. Larger rotors and calipers were included and the ABS system was revised as well. The 1998 JDM Type R would receive 5-lug 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 215/45/ZR16 tires. Other features such as

945-606: The season. At the European Grand Prix , Jenson Button had had a strong first lap before the rain arrived and was up to 4th place before he aquaplaned off the circuit at the end of the pit straight, as did five other drivers. The team scored points again at the Italian Grand Prix , as Button finished 8th to score his second point of the season. At the next round in Belgium both drivers were running out of

980-472: The team progressed toward the season financial difficulties became apparent. While the SA08 passed its mandatory FIA crash test, the launch was cancelled and the team did not attend the final pre season test at Catalunya . Ahead of the first Grand Prix, it was understood the Magma Group were to acquire Super Aguri, and at this stage Takuma Sato and Anthony Davidson were confirmed as the race drivers for

1015-524: The timing up to 50 degrees. The DC5 comes equipped with Recaro seats, four-piston Brembo front brakes, a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission, a limited-slip differential, and a stiffer suspension. The Honda Accord Type R (ATR) was produced from 1998 to 2002 using the CH1 Accord chassis and sold in European markets. Only 1,983 units of this model were manufactured. The JDM Accord Euro-R uses

1050-443: The very hot weather in the race. Button finished the season 15th overall with six points, while for the first time in his career, Barrichello failed to score points during the season. Honda finished the season 8th in the constructors' championship. ( key ) (results in bold indicate pole position) Type R Honda Type R models are special performance editions of their respective model families. The design of Type R models

1085-524: The wrong strategy and required to pit an extra time, resigning them to a pointless race. At Canada, Barrichello could have finished as high as 3rd but was again on the wrong strategy which required him to pit an extra time dropping him to 12th. At the French Grand Prix Button finished 8th, finally earning his and his team's first point of the season. Barrichello finished 9th in the following British Grand Prix , scoring his best result of

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1120-484: Was 93 lb (42 kg) lighter. At the time, the Integra Type R set the record for the most power per liter (108 hp (81 kW) per liter) of a naturally aspirated piston engine ever produced for the US. This record would later be broken by the Honda S2000 which made 120 hp (89 kW) per liter. Production would be limited to 320 units in 1997 and 1,000 units in 1998, while 1,350 units were built for

1155-618: Was forced to retire on lap 21 and while Takuma Sato was the final classified car in 13th place. Ahead of the next race in Turkey , the team's trucks were barred from accessing the circuit. The Magma Group takeover collapsed, and a later deal from the Weigl Group did not pass Honda 's scrutiny. Therefore the SA08 would not race in Formula One again. ( key ) Super Aguri profile at GPRejects.com RA107 The Honda RA107

1190-453: Was originally focused on race conditions, with an emphasis on minimizing weight, and maximizing performance potential (e.g. engine tuning, suspension set-up). Thus, Type R models were first conceived for racetracks . However, due to Honda's increased focus on their VTEC engines , Type R vehicles were eventually designed for a much wider market. Type R vehicles traditionally have a red Honda badge and Championship White paint as an option, as

1225-547: Was patchy, and it seemed the car was unable to produce the sort of results the car's predecessor had done. The RA107's lack of pace was evident at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, with Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello qualifying 14th and 17th respectively (behind the 'customer' Super Aguri team, whose car, the Super Aguri SA07 , was effectively an update of the previous year's Honda,

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