Yes, as the title states Honda will finally have factory turbo cars. Just a few articles I read today about the future of Honda and where it's headed. Turbo motors, the 2015 Civic Type-R and the rebirth of the NSX but in a killer way. Enjoy!
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Honda Announces New 1.0L, 1.5L and 2.0L VTEC Turbo Engines
(courtesy of http://www.carscoops.com/2013/11/honda-a...d-20l.html )
Here is the full article. Should be interesting to see how the aftermarket products will react to this.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2013 CATEGORIES: HONDA, REPORTS, TOKYO MOTOR SHOW
It was only a matter of time before Japan's car-making companies joined their European, American and Korean counterparts in developing turbocharged gasoline engines for their mainstream products.
On Monday night (Tuesday morning in Japan), Honda joined the force-fed bandwagon with the announcement of the released of a newly developed line of VTEC TURBO direct injection gasoline turbo engines, which include a 1.0-liter three-cylinder unit, and two four-cylinder mills with a displacement of 1.5-liters and 2.0-liters.
Honda stated the following about its new VTEC Turbo units: "With the application of variable valve motion technology such as Honda's unique VTEC along with direct injection turbocharging with highly-fluidized combustion and a thorough reduction in engine friction, this engine achieves class-leading output and environmental performance, while downsizing engine displacement."
The brand with the "H" logo said that the new range of turbocharged petrol engines will be used in its future global models "in accordance with characteristics of each model and needs of local customers", without divulging any further details.
However, we do know that the 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo, which will produce more than 280-horsepower in its most potent form, will be used in the new European market Civic Type R scheduled for a 2015 launch.
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Honda Unveils Near Production 2015 Civic Type R VTEC Turbo
(courtesy of http://www.carscoops.com/2013/11/honda-u...-2015.html )
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 CATEGORIES: GALLERIES, HONDA CIVIC, HONDA CIVIC TYPE-R, HONDA SCOOPS, HONDA VIDEOS, VIDEO |
In case you didn't notice it, the all-new 2015 Civic Type-R for the European, Japanese and possibly other markets around the world (aside, of course, from North America), which was revealed today in near production form having shed all of its camouflage and wearing a flat black coat, will come with Honda's newly developed VTEC Turbo engine.
The Civic Type R will actually be the first model in Europe to adopt one of Honda’s all-new VTEC TURBO engines (read more about that here), sporting a displacement of 2.0-liters and an output of over 280-horses.
Honda is pretty serious about the performance credentials of the new Type R, with the brand's CEO Takanobu Ito stating that their goal is to beat the current record of the fastest lap for a regular production, front-wheel drive hatch on the Nürburgring, currently held by the 265hp Renault Megane 265 Trophy at 8:07.97.
If Honda succeeds in doing so, it may very well even top or at least approach the fastest time held by any production Honda model, the NSX-R at 7:56.73.
Besides the new engine, Honda has re-worked the Civic five-door hatchback's chassis components, from the suspension, to the wider tracks, electronic driver assist systems and the big-Brembo brakes residing behind the 19-inch wheels.
No need to tell you that Honda has paid extra attention to the car's aerodynamics and consequently, sporty looks with wheel arch extensions up front working together with the new front bumper, a massive rear wing and a rear diffuser flanked by twin pipes on either side.
This Civic not only looks the part, but according to Honda’s WTCC driver Gabriele Tarquini, it acts the part as well.
"The car and the characteristics of the car were fantastic," said Tarquini. "I was really impressed by the power and the torque of the engine but also by the set-up they achieved…The car is very pointed on the front and very fast to change direction. This car is very close to my racing car and you can feel very well the DNA of Type R."
Nevertheless, let's be honest here; as Honda's official driver, one would expecting nothing less than a positive thumbs up from Tarquini, so we'll just wait and see how the Type R does in other hands as well.
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Honda Confirms VTEC Twin-Turbo V6 for New 2015 Acura NSX
(courtesy of http://www.carscoops.com/2013/11/honda-c...6-for.html )
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 CATEGORIES: ACURA, HONDA, HONDA / ACURA NSX, REPORTS, TOKYO MOTOR SHOW |
While we were originally led to believe that, the next generation NSX would utilize a naturally aspirated V6 mated to the brand's latest three electric motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) system, it turns out the hybrid sports car's main source of power will be a turbocharged unit.
It only makes sense that the company's top offering and the halo car for both the Honda and Acura brands (depending on the region it will be marketed with one or the other nameplate) would use a turbocharged engine after Monday's announcement for the development of a new line of VTEC Turbo gasoline units for the automaker's mainstream global cars.
According to Edmunds, Honda showed a mockup of the new NSX powertrain during a media event before the Tokyo Motor Show, which included an unspecified V6 twin-turbo engine mounted in the center and linked to the SH-AWD system that uses a three-motor (one for each front wheel and a third one integrated into the engine acting as a motor generator) hybrid system.
Completing the powertrain setup is a new dual-clutch transmission. Autonews reported that Honda officials said they "have not yet decided how many gears it would have".
Taking into consideration the twin-turbo V6 and the electric motor, the new NSX should come with some serious grunt under the hood. How much, remains a mystery, but as pointed out by Edmunds, a 500 plus hp output sounds completely feasible…
The new NSX will be manufactured at Honda's Ohio plant with sales to begin in 2015.