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The 'R' in Type-R stands for 'racing' so the deciders for Formula 1 thought it best to name the Civic Type-R Prototype as the official vehicle for this week's Japan Grand Prix. The four-door prototype has been given the go ahead for production and will likely hit dealers in its home country in late 2007. The overall shape bears significant resemblance to the current Civic sold stateside however a revised front and rear fascia give the JDM Civic a bit more flow when compared to its angular sibling abroad. Motivation will come in the form of a 2-liter inline-four producing upwards of 220 HP and sending power through a six-speed manual.

The race to be held at the world-famous Suzuka Circuit in the Mie Prefecture is the second to last race of the season and may prove to be one of the most entertaining races of the year. With a course rife with passing opportunities and the two leaders Schumacher and Alonso running neck-and-neck in points we've already planned our Sunday around the race and even if you're not into F1 this may be the race to see.

[Source: Honda]

 

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