[hondapwr]

"The rumor comes from BestCarWeb.jp (translated), and it reports that the next-gen Type R will be nearly a 400 horsepower (298 kilowatt) hybrid with all-wheel drive. According to the publication, Honda will pair the Type R’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with two electric motors. It’s similar to the NSX’s powertrain setup, though it’ll be reversed in the Civic – the gas engine will power the front wheels while the two electric motors will power the rears."

If true, the 11th-gen Type R will be a serious hot hatch that will easily top the 2021 R's Suzuka lap record.

Wild Rumor Alleges Next Honda Civic Type R Will Have AWD And 400 HP

The next-generation Honda Civic Type R could feature a hybrid powertrain powering all four wheels, and it will make 400 horsepower.

www.motor1.com

 

[St00k]

LOL... 400-hp seems a bit much. I really can't see that happening.

 

[hondapwr]

LOL... 400-hp seems a bit much. I really can't see that happening.

IMO, it won't be more a 20-25 hp bump in power.

 

[hondapwr]

Also, we could be wrong.
If the Hybrid rumors are true then a bigger increase in power is likely. Especially with NSX tech trickling down " The outlet claims the Type R will adopt a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive layout with an electric motor on each rear wheel. Think of it as the Acura NSX's SH-AWD system, but on the rear axle rather than the front."
Still not sure about 400, I see a 40-50hp bump as the most.

Next-Gen Honda Civic Type R Gets 395 Horsepower From Electric Rear Axle: Report

It sounds like the technological trickle down from the Acura NSX has begun.

www.thedrive.com

 

[Palmer8]

Damn that's going to be a lot of power. I have no doubt the power increase is coming, my concern though is the price. Especially if they're taking parts from the NSX.

 

[St00k]

Also, we could be wrong.
If the Hybrid rumors are true then a bigger increase in power is likely. Especially with NSX tech trickling down " The outlet claims the Type R will adopt a torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive layout with an electric motor on each rear wheel. Think of it as the Acura NSX's SH-AWD system, but on the rear axle rather than the front."
Still not sure about 400, I see a 40-50hp bump as the most.

Next-Gen Honda Civic Type R Gets 395 Horsepower From Electric Rear Axle: Report

It sounds like the technological trickle down from the Acura NSX has begun.

www.thedrive.com

That's really cool. So kind of like the RLX Sport Hybrid model. Except instead of the V6 it would be a high performance 4-cylinder.
Honda already knows how to engineer it.
The RLX wasn't a great package though and it was a bit of a dud in terms of performance too.

https://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/acura/2018-acura-rlx-sport-hybrid-revi