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Photography Courtesy Honda
In the market for a front-wheel-drive car with not one, but two international track records? Look no further than the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.
In addition to the track record set at Suzuka Circuit in Japan, the new Type R now also holds the record for the fastest front-wheel-drive car to lap the Nürburgring, with an official time of 7:44.881.
Honda notes that the car used in the record attempt was fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect tires that are “jointly developed with Michelin using know-how amassed through the development of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.”
Hideki Kakinuma, Civic Type R Development Leader, also had this to say about the results:
To our Civic Type R fans all over the world:
Under the concept of 'Ultimate SPORT 2.0,' we developed the all-new Civic Type R with the spirit of 'going beyond our past achievements' and strived for the ultimate FWD sports car by refining the 'essential value' and 'emotional appeal' unique only to our Type R models.
Since the start of sales in Japan in September 2022, we have received numerous customer feedback from all around the world filled with amazement and joy, far exceeding our expectations. However, we still had one more mission to fulfill, which was to claim the title as the world's fastest FWD car with a record Nürburgring lap time.
Six years after the lap record was set by the previous-generation Civic Type R (FK8), we reached this new dimension as a result of all of the passions we poured in and all the advancements we made for this Type R model. Finally, our wish to share this title with all Type R fans all around the world came true.
We sincerely hope that all current and prospective owners of the Type R will enjoy and love their vehicle with the pride we share with you
Video or it didn't happen.
In reply to Andy Hollis :
Just got it added for you. 
Colin Wood said:In reply to Andy Hollis :
Just got it added for you.
Perfect.
Now I have data to work from for when I visit again later this year. 
I am always amazed at how much the pros are sawing the wheel and correcting slides and such. It looks so smooth from the outside, but they are really working to keep the car on a razor's edge. Consider me impressed.
pinchvalve (Forum Supporter) said:I am always amazed at how much the pros are sawing the wheel and correcting slides and such. It looks so smooth from the outside, but they are really working to keep the car on a razor's edge. Consider me impressed.
It's even more impressive from the right-seat. I've done that several times and my "oh sh*t" meter was pegged constantly on corner entry (that's where those guys make all their lap time vs amateurs).
I know a guy that raced IMSA some and does rallycross. Yes he is always way more active on the wheel than you'd imagine. He also runs times most people just dream about. On the rare occasions I've seen video of myself I'm surprised how much I'm doing as well.
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