The multi award winning Honda Civic Type R has received mechanical enhancements and a new colour.

_{^{Winner of the 2008 Australian International Design Award, Wheels Automotive Design Awards – 2008 Design of the Year and 2008 Interior Design of the Year, the Honda Civic Type R is now available in a striking new colour – Championship White – Honda’s traditional racing colour.}}

_{^{Fans of the ‘Red H’ have been eager to get their hands on a Type R in White since the latest body shape was introduced in 2007 and now their calls have been answered.}}

_{^{Complimenting the distinctive Championship White paint finish that evokes memories of Honda’s first F1 car in 1963, Type R has 18 inch graphite coloured alloy wheels, a contrasting smoke chrome finish on the badges, door handles, fuel filler cap and lower front grille and exclusive Type R plaque.}}

_{^{But it is under the skin that the biggest change has taken place. The Civic Type R now features a limited slip differential, helping the car to lay down its spine-tingling 148 kilowatts more effectively. Around Honda’s test track in Tsukaba, Japan, the ‘white hot’ Type R shaves 1.44 seconds off the non LSD equipped car’s time. The 2009 Civic Type R also has a tyre deflation warning system.}}

_{^{At the rear, the Type R gains parking sensors. Inside, an auxiliary jack and USB port allow owners to connect a variety of MP3 players while the red illuminated foot well completes the sporty theme.}}

_{^{The 2009 Honda Civic Type R range has four colours, Milano Red, Alabaster Silver, Crystal Black and the new Championship White.}}

_{^{The 2009 Honda Civic Type R range will go on sale on the 2nd of March, 2009. The recommended retail price (without on-road costs) is $41,990. Metallic and pearlescent paint is $395 extra.}}