Honda Civic Type R Concept II 2014

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Honda gave us a taste of the Civic Type R Concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Not content on dropping just one concept, the Japanese automaker is following that up with the unveiling of the Civic Type R Concept II at the 2014 Paris Motor Show on October 2.

There doesn't appear to be a lot of changes to the exterior of the second concept other than the colors changing and the addition of body graphics. Otherwise, the two concepts look relatively similar.

But there are plenty of changes to talk about. New technology in the Civic Type R Concept II is the real highlight of this new concept, none more than the newly developed "+R" system that instantaneously turns the Civic Type R Concept II into a veritable pocket rocket at the push of the "+R" button.

Honda is scheduled to unveil the Civic Type R Concept II on October 2, 2014 at the Paris Motor Show.

From the looks of things, the Civic Type R Concept II looks pretty close to its predecessor, the Type R Concept that made its debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. For starters, the front section retains its scowling look, highlighted by the angular LED headlights, the hyper-aggressive lower spoiler, and integrated air intakes.

The rear section of the concept also has a particular highlight, specifically the the massive wing and the taillights that have been integrated into the sides of the spoiler. The large rear diffuser and the bazooka-like quad-exit exhaust system drive the aggression to new levels.

If there’s a big difference between the two concepts, it’s the presentation. Whereas Honda gave the first concept a polished-red exterior, the Civic Type R Concept II has a flashier blue paint finish with a thick, dark-blue racing stripe running along the length of the hood and some matching graphics on both sides of the concept.

Honda’s keeping the interior of the Civic Type R Concept II a bit of a secret, which is a little surprising considering that’s usually one of the first details that come out. That being said, we do expect it to be fitted with a lot of race goodies, including bucket seats, a flat-bottom sports steering wheel, and safety harnesses.

It’s also possible that Honda gave the concept’s cabin plenty of luxurious trim options. Perhaps a generous dose of leather? Maybe even Alcantara?

The good news is that we don’t have to wait too long to see the cabin.

The Honda Civic Type R Concept II is powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine that produces 276 horsepower. There’s no mention of torque numbers but our best guess would be somewhere along the lines of 240 pound-feet.

With those figures, the Civic Type R Concept II should be able to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in around 5.5 seconds to go with a top speed of 160 mph.

A new feature for the Civic Type R Concept II is the "+R" button that you can find just to the side of the steering wheel. It doesn’t quite give the car any superpowers, but a press of that button dramatically changes the engine configuration to a more dynamic and performance-focused setting, bringing out a side of the Honda Civic you never thought it had.

Heed that warning, because the Civic Type R Concept II is more powerful than any previous Type R iteration Honda has ever built. Combine that with the enormous possibilities of the "+R" button and you’re looking at a deliriously powerful machine.

Engine: 2.0L Turbocharged I4
Power: 276 hp
Torque: 240 ft-lb. (est.)
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: FF
0-60 mph: 5.5 sec. (est.)
Top Speed: 160 mph (est.)