I saw this and thought about the Type R... hopefully the 10th gen Type R will be able to take back the record
Wow that few? Yea, honda won't have an issue keeping sales. The Type R is limited production, but not THAT limited.The hot hatch enthusiasts may change from brand to brand but I assume a majority of hot hatch buyers will stick to the brand they're loyal to. Also, production of it is limited to 400 cars worldwide. Leaves plenty of buyers for Honda.
The hot hatch enthusiasts may change from brand to brand but I assume a majority of hot hatch buyers will stick to the brand they're loyal to. Also, production of it is limited to 400 cars worldwide. Leaves plenty of buyers for Honda.
I as well didn't know that it was that limited, that's intense.Wow that few? Yea, honda won't have an issue keeping sales. The Type R is limited production, but not THAT limited.
I agree with others here, the 'ring FWD track record changes on a pretty regular basis, part of the reason the Type R held on so long was partially due to the fact there was a speed limit imposed for a few months on the 'ring (due to recent accidents) that only just lifted like a month or 2 ago.
With the new platform (which is 300% more advanced than the fit platform the CTR rides on now) and revised mechanics i don't doubt the Type R will win it's crown back... until another hot hatch comes along and beats it again. lol.
Most people don't jump brands, especially over something as minor as a 1.5 second difference which in real world is basically a non-existent difference that'll be made up by better/worse drivers.
Totally agree. You're not going to be driving around trying to "smash records". You're buying it for the joy and the love of the car itself.Amuses me how someone might select their real life car based on a track record. What, do I need to race to my office and get there 3.6 seconds earlier?
It's kid's stuff to make such a decision based on numbers, including having "only" 485 hp when the other car has 495. Either has several times enough to get you arrested or killed.
Buy your car based on how much fun and joy it brings to you when you do real world driving. Both cars are plenty quick and impressive.