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Honda Civic Type R-GT to Begin Testing

Honda Racing Corporation or HRC for short has begun its first round of shakedown tests for the new Civic Type R-GT. Scheduled for a 2024 debut in the GT500 class of the Super GT Series, the testing site is the Okayama International Circuit in Japan.

Image of the new Honda Civic Type R GT racecar in black — *Expect HRC to work their magic as testing continues of the new Civic Type R-GT*

Embodying the “ultimate pure sports performance” spirit, the Civic Type R was an enthusiasts dream, in the same way the HRC developed Civic Type R-GT is a dedicated racing machine. Featuring state of the art aerodynamics, a must for any winner of this top category of automobile races in Japan. Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline 4-cylinder that has been tinkered by HRC, this is no ordinary Civic Type R!

With Honda’s “constant desire for victory” are described by Honda Racing Corporation President, Koji Watanabe, you can bet that this Civic Type R-GT will excel come raceday!

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Words by Matthew D’Souza, pictures courtesy of Honda Newsroom Global.

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Matthew D'Souza

Call me the 'ICE man' because of my love for internal combustion engines and their soundtracks. A fan of both cars and watches, my hobbies are desires of the heart rather than the head but try explaining that to my bank! Current garage includes a Rebel Blue Volvo V40 T5R and an Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, two ticks off my ever increasing dream car list! Former Golf GTI owner.

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