Honda Civic Type R TCR

A compact front-drive TCR hatch: sharp responses and a front axle that does all the work. It rewards a settled platform and punishes early throttle while the wheel is still wound on.

Place the car, finish the yaw, then ask for drive. The front tyre is the budget for the whole corner.

Symptoms this car reads differently

Steps out on entry

Light rear under braking. Soften the release so the chassis takes a set before you add steering.

Pushes at the apex

If the nose is still pushing, more lock is not the answer — give it time or a slightly earlier apex.

Runs wide on power

Power arrives while the outside-front is still loaded. Open the wheel first.

Falls off over the stint

Front degradation shows as push that never quite goes away. Shorter inputs help.

What this car's answers lean on

Compared with other TCR cars

1. Anti-roll bars used more than on most cars like it
2. Tyre pressures used more than on most cars like it
3. Free changes — driving, not setup used more than on most cars like it
4. Braking system — bias, ABS, pressure
5. Camber, toe, caster
6. In-car driver aids and gearing
7. Damper clicks
8. Spring rates

What you cannot change on this car

• The differential is fixed on this car.
• Engine braking is not adjustable on this car.
• This car has no adjustable aerodynamics.
• Total brake pressure is not adjustable on this car.
• Gearing is fixed on this car.
• No third spring on this car.
• No adjustable bump stops on this car.
• This car has no dampers with that adjustment.