Honda Civic Type-R Modulo : Racetrack Ready Concept

Honda will introduce a street-legal, track-ready version of the Civic Type-R sedan at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in January. Apart from the racing livery, the Civic Type-R Modulo Concept’s exterior is enhanced by a wing spoiler, clear tail-lights and a set of cool 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 225/35 R19 rubber.

Not much, but wait until you take a look at the concept’s interior. Honda’s designers removed anything they could in order to lower the car’s weight. The door panels were replaced with carbon fibre, the door handles gave their place to latches while the stock front seats were swapped for a pair of impressive (and lightweight) Recaro bucket seats. Honda kinda overdid it with the carbon fibre as the lightweight material has been used among other things on the new sports steering wheel, the handbrake and the centre dash.

Since there is no official press release from Honda, it is unknown if there is any mechanical changes. However, it is evident from the pictures that the Civic Type-R Modulo Concept is fitted with electronically controlled adjustable dampers. Expect more on the concept closer to the Tokyo Auto Salon opening which is set for January 11, 2008.


If you ask me about this car, I would say that the exterior and interior styling does not live up to the point. The front bumper is not fierce enough for a track day, and the green interior just doesn't fit the Type-R, where has the red gone?


The only changes i like is the 19" rim, that fits the bill.

However, since this is only a concept car, we will wait till Tokyo Auto Salon for more official pics. In the meantime click on the thumbnail for more pictures.