We have seen our fair share of hot hatchbacks in the last few years but who would have imagined there could be one this valuable! There has to be something special about it, right. Otherwise, no way it could fetch such a big sum when they decided to sell car. Curious to learn more? CarSwitch has it covered.
Making History
Gearheads, say hello to the very first, British-built 2017 Honda Civic Type R! Reportedly, it’s the first Civic Type R to be officially sold in America and the most powerful one ever built for the region. But it’s not just VIN 01 that sets this one apart. Rumor has it that this Aegean Blue beauty with red accents sold off at an auction for charity for a whopping 200K dollars!
Senior Vice-President for Honda in America, Jeff Conrad said they thought “it would be fun to offer one lucky customer a shot at owning the first of its kind in America.” Note that the Civic Type R has been a bit of a fable in the States. While Honda has been selling in Europe and Japan for several years, this first production Civic Type R in America is clearly historic. The auction money goes to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for childhood brain tumors.
Powerful Specs
Now, let’s not forget that this hot hatch is the same one that blew us away with a quick lap around Nurburgring, managing it in an astounding (for a hatch) 7m43.8s. It’s a mean feat alright, one that the Civic Type R managed courtesy of its 2.0-liter turbo, four-cylinder engine producing 295 lb ft of torque and 305 hp. The Civic Type R also boasts three driving modes; comfort, sport, and +R. Moreover, it offers better suspension and stability than its predecessors. Sounds like a good fit for Honda lovers in Dubai, UAE!
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