Honda's HRC Concepts Show What the Bean Counters Won't Let Them Build
"Concepts like these are Honda admitting they know exactly what we want. Shame they won't actually make them."
— Revvly Take
Honda rolled out a Civic Type R and Prelude concept at Tokyo Auto Salon that hint at what performance enthusiasts actually want—aggressive aero, widebody stance, and the kind of engineering that doesn't fit quarterly earnings calls. The FK8 Type R finally has a spiritual successor worth discussing, even if it's just a one-off fantasy.
Jared Solomon
HotCars · Jan 9
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