A lot of boring updates made the 2023 Honda Civic Type R outstanding.
The world of automotive engineering is iterative, with progress measured in incremental improvements. I've been an engineer for the better part of 15 years, and trust me when I tell you that it's mostly boring. Rarely do we see engineering designs that are boldly different and new. When we do, those designs often flop; they're too early or too creative and not yet ready for prime time.
The outside corners of the grille route fresh air to the front wheel wells to help keep the brakes cool. This would normally increase front lift, but the added vents behind the front wheel help to pull the higher-pressure air back out. The result is a noticeable drop in front pad temperatures: about 10 percent after 5 laps.The vent on the top of the hood is a functional exhaust for the radiator, limiting the lift you would normally get with air piling up in the engine bay.
The design team may have reeled it in, but the engineering team stretched. At first glance, it looks similar to the plebian 5-door Civic. If you look at them side-by-side, however, you start to see the differences. The front and rear fenders are unique to the Type R, flared out and stretched for a 25mm wider front track and a 35mm longer wheelbase. The whole car is 13mm lower and 20mm longer.
The chassis is stiffer thanks to a significant increase in structural adhesives. Yeah, it's glued together. And it's better. Riveted panels are bonded along the entire mating surface, helping to make one continuous structure. The result is improved handling, ride quality, and NVH. Weight was kept down by using lighter and stronger materials around the chassis and body. The hood is aluminum and the tailgate is resin. Yeah, it's plastic. And it's better.
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