2023 Honda Civic Sort R Dyno Run Reveals Enhancements Over Predecessor

Honda has already established that the new-generation Civic Sort R FL5 is extra highly effective than its FK8 predecessor. The turbocharged 2.0-liter K20C1 inline-four is carried over to the brand new model, barely massaged to provide extra important numbers.

However by how a lot, actually? Youtube’s Hondata acquired its palms on an FL5 and shoved it into the dyno to disclose real-world numbers. Even higher, the oldsters have the earlier information for the 2017 Civic Sort R FK8 in retailer, which permits for a clear-cut comparability between the 2.

As proven within the video above, the 2023 Civic Sort R makes 11 horsepower (8.2 kilowatts) and 25 pound-feet (34 Newton-meters) torque greater than the earlier findings on its predecessor. Peak torque was taken at 2,500 simply because the turbo spooled.

Formally, the FL5 produces 315 hp (235 kW) and 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) of torque, which is a rise of 9 hp and 15 lb-ft over the previous mannequin. The dynamometer findings came upon extra, although not stunning. A lot of Honda’s work on the powertrain is discovered on the turbocharger, which now options optimized turbine blades that produce higher stress with a wider vary and extra effectivity. The exhaust has additionally been up to date to expel extra fuel.

Honda has but to disclose the brand new Civic Sort R’s efficiency numbers however evidently, the Japanese automaker labored on enhancing its efficiency to match the esteem of its predecessor. Past the powertrain, Honda additionally tweaked the automotive’s suspension.

At this level, the 2023 Civic Sort R is already profitable in outperforming the FK8, no less than on the Suzuka Circuit. The FL5 at the moment holds the manufacturing front-wheel-drive file on the Japanese monitor, besting the previous-generation mannequin by 0.8 seconds.

Honda has already began supply of the brand new Civic Sort R within the US. The beginning worth is $43,990.