Type-R diesel is on the way

Honda News Feed · 23rd October 2007, 10:30

Honda is plotting a diesel-powered Civic Type-R according to the company's top powertrain engineer, Kenichi Nagahiro.

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Seirrah · 23rd October 2007, 11:35

I'll believe it ... when I see it!!

And when I see it ... I'll buy it!!

Pottsy · 23rd October 2007, 11:55

While I have no doubt that they will do something, I have trouble with this:

Quote:

"As long as it is in keeping with the Type-R brand we will do it." he told Autocar. "But high revving has to be part of it and that's what we're working on."

Nothing wrong in working on a miracle....

cylon2007 · 23rd October 2007, 12:58

I do like my diesel but really don't think they should have a diesel TypeR. The whole point of the Typer is the high revving engine.

They should still do the car but should call it the TypeD and run it along side the TypeR.

Pottsy · 23rd October 2007, 14:35

The high revving thing will never happen. A diesel just doesn't work well at all (reducing efficiency) beyond 4500 rpm. It's just a function of piston speed, CR and time to burn the fuel. Even the famous 650 bhp Le Mans winning Audi R10 racer works at "3,000 to 5,000 rpm".

Nothing wrong in getting the new 180 bhp diesel and bunging on a huge intercooler and a BMW style twin turbo to get a very responsive, wide range 250 bhp though...

Seirrah · 23rd October 2007, 14:43

All together now! " To dream the impossible dream, to fight......"

The main reason I'd like it to exist is mainly becuase it'd save me messing about changing/upgrading the bodykit of a (diesel)Type S!

brawnr · 23rd October 2007, 19:00

Type-R D...would sell I think!

Autocar - Type-R diesel is on the way

Cap · 23rd October 2007, 20:34

TTDegs · 24th October 2007, 00:24

I'm saying nothing

freddo1 · 24th October 2007, 00:27

Lovely, scary performance with fuel economy

jayt43 · 24th October 2007, 00:30

It's just not right

(sigh, shake of the head).

Cap · 24th October 2007, 07:36

I just cant picture a screaming high reving diesel engine.... To much unpleasant noise?

matg · 24th October 2007, 10:52

just read this:

PistonHeads Headlines

Trekker308 · 24th October 2007, 11:14

It's already covered in the Honda Newsfeed on the forum!

matg · 24th October 2007, 11:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trekker308

It's already covered in the Honda Newsfeed on the forum!

bugger

TTDegs · 24th October 2007, 12:31

and in the Type R section

still a good spot though

Trekker308 · 24th October 2007, 13:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

still a good spot though

It was indeed - and when Honda make it, I want one!!......, but mine will do as it is for now

TTDegs · 24th October 2007, 13:32

I'm hoping (selfishly

) for a release date of August 2010

It's not going to happen by Aug 08, when I replace this one, but 2 years on from that when it's time for another change...

TTDegs · 24th October 2007, 13:53

They better blinking well not delete the rear middle seatbelt this time!

Stype_GT · 24th October 2007, 18:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

I'm hoping (selfishly

) for a release date of August 2010

It's not going to happen by Aug 08, when I replace this one, but 2 years on from that when it's time for another change...

Screw it - I'd do it now if i could!

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23rd October 2007, 11:35	#2 (permalink)
Seirrah Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 12th August 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'll believe it ... when I see it!! And when I see it ... I'll buy it!!

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cylon2007 Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	I do like my diesel but really don't think they should have a diesel TypeR. The whole point of the Typer is the high revving engine. They should still do the car but should call it the TypeD and run it along side the TypeR.

23rd October 2007, 14:35	#5 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo master Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 5,468 Thanks: 22 Thanked 164 Times in 97 Posts iTrader: (0)	The high revving thing will never happen. A diesel just doesn't work well at all (reducing efficiency) beyond 4500 rpm. It's just a function of piston speed, CR and time to burn the fuel. Even the famous 650 bhp Le Mans winning Audi R10 racer works at "3,000 to 5,000 rpm". Nothing wrong in getting the new 180 bhp diesel and bunging on a huge intercooler and a BMW style twin turbo to get a very responsive, wide range 250 bhp though...

23rd October 2007, 14:43	#6 (permalink)
Seirrah Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 12th August 2007 Location: Cardiff Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	All together now! " To dream the impossible dream, to fight......" The main reason I'd like it to exist is mainly becuase it'd save me messing about changing/upgrading the bodykit of a (diesel)Type S!

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freddo1 Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 6th September 2007 Location: Plymouth Posts: 50 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Lovely, scary performance with fuel economy

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24th October 2007, 07:36	#12 (permalink)
Cap Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Oslo, Norway Posts: 231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I just cant picture a screaming high reving diesel engine.... To much unpleasant noise?

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	and in the Type R section still a good spot though

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I'm hoping (selfishly ) for a release date of August 2010 It's not going to happen by Aug 08, when I replace this one, but 2 years on from that when it's time for another change...

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TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	They better blinking well not delete the rear middle seatbelt this time!