Diamond Honda of Puente Hills

Many years ago, a British-built Honda Civic Type-R hit the road, and drivers everywhere loved it. From the company's home base in Japan to the United States, Type-R has become a trim level of its very own.

The Type-R is only made at Honda's Swindon plant in the UK. The engine is coming under some fire overseas - it will be discontinued in most of Europe after this year, as it does not meet new emissions standards.

In late 2009, Honda imported 1850 units of the Civic Type-R Euro from Britain. For 2011, the Japanese carmaker will bring 1500 units of sports car coupe to sell. There are little changes made from the previous model, which includes additional Crystal Black Pearl color over the usual Red and White, trim updates like the different finish on the fuel cap, a new number plate and a few minor cosmetic changes throughout.

Technical specifications remain the same as Type-R's older siblings. It keeps it's naturally aspirated inline four-cylinder 2.0 liter engine that produces 201 horses at 7800 rpm and 142.3 lb-ft of torque available from 5600 rpm. Power is sent to the front wheels via the same 6-speed manual gearbox. Acceleration to 62 mph is done in 6.6 seconds, with a top speed of 146mph.

Pricing for the 2011 Honda Civic Type-R Euro spec starts around $37,200 USD.

Come down to Diamond Honda of Puente Hills to find out how to get your hands on this timeless Civic. Located at 17525 E. Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748.

Rumor from Inside Line is that Honda may offer a gas option for their CR-Z Hybrid. You see, Honda may "offer a turbocharged engine option in late 2011 in its CR-Z hybrid coupe. The engine, a forced-induction 1.6-liter four-cylinder, may be offered in two variants, including a 200-horsepower edition that could be earmarked for the new CR-Z Type R."

With a much larger engine, pumping out 48 to 88 more horsepower than the hybrid, Left Lane news predicts the "future version of the hatchback may put a greater emphasis on all-out performance."

According to the EPA, a hybrid CR-Z receives 35/39 mpg city/highway with the automatic transmission, and 31/37 mpg city/highway with the manual. This makes the CR-Z is one of the most fuel efficient vehicles on the market. 

If Honda adds a gasoline version, these averages will obviously go down. But it would carter to a different market - those looking for high performance Japanese cars. Honda hasn't released any information on fuel economy ratings - (The foreign automaker hasn't even confirmed these speculations yet) - but don't be surprised if we see this vehicle go into production soon.

Honda might also impress the auto industry with an even beefier hybrid 2012 CR-Z. We'll have to wait until next year for more news on that.

To find out all the latest news on the CR-Z make sure to visit Diamond Honda of Puente Hills - 17525 E. Gale Ave. City of Industry, CA 91748.