Honda Unveils Most Extreme Civic Type R HRC at SEMA: A Racing-Bred Road Car for the U.S. Market
Honda is bringing its most track-focused Civic Type R yet to U.S. shores. The Civic Type R HRC; developed in partnership with Honda Racing Corporation, makes its American debut at SEMA 2026, following its initial reveal at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Edmunds
The HRC variant builds on the already formidable Civic Type R with a wide-body aero kit including vented wheel arches, revised side sills, a reshaped rear diffuser, an aggressive rear spoiler, and aerodynamic front flics.
Expected mechanical upgrades include an Akrapovič exhaust, lightweight BBS wheels, and performance suspension tuned with insights from Honda’s Super GT and Super Taikyu motorsport programs.
HRC president Koji Watanabe confirmed wind tunnels and driver-in-the-loop simulation tools used in professional racing fed directly into the car’s development.
The turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder retains its current output; up to 243 kW in select markets, though Honda has not confirmed whether U.S.-spec cars will see a power bump. Full production specs and pricing remain undisclosed.
Honda will also debut a Baja-spec Passport Trophy Truck and a Hasport-built Prelude Club Racer at SEMA, though neither is slated for production. The Type R HRC, however, is heading to showrooms.
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