Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition is the official safety car for 2021 WTCR

The Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has once again become the official safety car for the 2021 FIA World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) season. The current year marks the Civic Type R’s second consecutive spot as the championship’s safety car.

In its second year of being the safety car in the championship, the automaker Honda remains at the forefront of competition and safety. The event will also mark the automaker’s 10th consecutive season in which the Customer Racing teams have competed at the FIA World Touring Car level.

WTCR director for Eurosport Events, Xavier Gavory said: “We are extremely pleased that Honda has extended its commitment as Official Safety Car Partner to the WTCR? FIA World Touring Car Cup with the Civic Type R Limited Edition for 2021.”

“The Civic Type R is a fantastic fit as the Official Safety Car not only because of its iconic status but also because of its qualities? which include its excellent safety rating, affordability, and dynamic appearance? fit perfectly with the principles upon which the WTCR was established,” he added.

Talking of the change in the design language of the car, the Type R adapts to a new roof-mounted light strobe. Besides the strobe, there are no significant changes around the exterior of the car. The premium looks of this eye-catching Sunlight Yellow car are majorly similar to the previous season. The special livery is created by Belgian artist Vanuf, who explains that it is inspired by the “aggressive philosophy”. 

Powering the aggressive safety beast is the same 2.0L VTEC turbo mill, producing a total of 318 hp of power, besides generating 400 Nm of torque. 

Lastly, the car carries over the same industry-leading active safety and driver-assistive technologies used in the Civic range.

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