If you are interested in motorsports there is nothing better than being able to purchase a race car directly from a manufacturer (or official manufacturer representative) that is ready to hit the race track. The proven engineering and build quality allows low stress, low maintenance on track race car fun. Although this proposition can be expensive, there is a lot to be said for the time saved in buying versus building. Honda has 3 race cars currently on the market to get you onto the racing circuit in various classes immediately with proven results.
Honda Civic Si Race Car: Based on the current generation Honda Civic Si this car falls into classes such as SCCA Touring 3, NASA H2, and Pirelli Challenge TCA. This car has already proven itself with championships and reliability. At $52,500 you get a brand new built Honda Civic Si in white based race car with an installed roll car, HPD (Honda Performance Development) developed and homologated parts including engine, suspension, exhaust and electronics package.
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Chassis Specifications |
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Chassis and Body |
2019+ Honda Civic Si Coupe |
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Suspension |
Front MacPherson Strut, Multi-link rear Inverted double adjustable HPD/Bilstein dampers Front and rear adjustable camber Available front caster plate Upgraded rear lower arm for race spring rates and positive toe adjustment |
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Drivetrain |
OEM 6-speed manual transmission High stregth 4th gear HPD/Cusco Limited Slip Differential HPD single mass flywheel |
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Steering |
Production Electric Power Steering OMP Quick Disconnect and aluminum racing wheel |
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Electronics |
Aim MXS 1.2 Standard Motec C125 Optional |
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Brakes |
Front: HPD Wilwood Superlite 6-piston calipers 327x28mm 2-pc slotted rotors with aluminum hats Rear: OEM single piston calipers Front and rear braided brake lines HPD ABS modulator Carbon fiber brake cooling inlet ducts |
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Fuel |
12.4-gallon capacity |
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Security |
OMP Racing Seat standard OMP XL seat optional OMP 6-pt Harness OMP Window and Center nets OMP On-board fire control system |
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Engine Specifications |
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Engine Type |
Production L4 |
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Displacement |
1.5L |
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Engine Management |
Production Based HPD or Customer tuned based on series application |
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Cooling |
HPD CSF Radiator |
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Fuel |
Direct Injected 91+ octane unleaded (Series dependent) |
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Induction |
Production turbocharged |
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Exhaust |
HPD/Borla downpipe and exhaust standard Additional Borla silencer available |
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Performance |
170-220+ HP Series dependent |
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Dimensional Specifications |
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Dimensions and Weight |
Length 177in Width 71in Wheelbase 106in Track 61in Weight 1100kg / 2450lbs Weight Distribution 62% Front |
Honda Civic Type R FK8 TC Race Car: Newly introduced for 2020 the Honda Civic Type R Race car is the next step up on speed and development vs the Honda Civic Si. This new car meets regulations for the SCCA T2 Class as well as NASA ST5, E2 and Pirelli World Challenge TC America. Taking a basically stock 2020 Honda Civic Type R and introducing a full roll cage and safety components, adjustable ECU to create class dependent power in the 270-330 horsepower range and other race track specific modifications make this new option at $89,900, a boat load of money to think about, but an easy way to make your Senna race car dreams a reality.
Key Features:
- high-flow front grille
- J's Racing FRP vented hood
- CSF-designed radiator and oil cooler
- HPD/Borla downpipe and turbo back exhaust
- 6-speed manual transmission with high-strength 3rd and 4th gears
- HPD/Cusco limited slip differential
- HPD Girodisc 2-piece front brake rotors and HPD brake inlet ducts
- HPD/Pyrotect bolt-in FIA 16-gallon fuel cell
- welded multi-point racing cage
- OMP racing seat with 6-point harness.
Honda Civic Type R TCR: At the top of the line is the latest craze in automotive racing and that is the Honda Civic Type R TCR car. The TCR class has become hugely popular worldwide with hundreds of cars racing around the world on any given weekend. All the top manufacturers have embraced the TCR class idea and have their own versions on the market with Honda being no exception. This is the priciest option at around $175,000, but if it is world known championships that you are after winning this is your vehicle. Built from scratch by JAS Motorsports, these are body in white vehicles that get the every nut and bolt race car treatment. Maintaining the mild 300 horsepower ratings from the factory to meet various sanctioning body criteria’s don’t let that fool you as the amount of aero and cornering capabilities these cars exhibit is nothing short of breath taking. Composite body panels, splitters, spoilers, custom pedal boxes are just the beginning of the incredible machines that these have become.
A quick list of highlights include:
- 26.4 gallon fuel cell
- Free flowing intake, exhaust and high flow Catalytic Converter
- Motec M146 Engine Computer
- Xtrac Sequential Transmission
- Custom Differential
- Ohlins Dampers
- 15” 6 Piston Front Brakes
- Optional Bosch M5 ABS Kit
| Civic Si TCA | Type R TC | Type R TCR | |
| Price (for eligible Honda Racing Line members) | $52,500* | $89,900* | $172,238* |
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