TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda will
showcase a large presence at the 2016 SEMA show, headlined by the
North American debut of the radical new Civic Type R prototype,
straight from its global introduction in Paris. The Civic R
Prototype offers a glimpse into the styling of the next-generation
Civic Type R, which will top off the 10th generation
Civic lineup when it launches next year.
Joining the Type R will be a posse of custom-built, accessorized
and tuned Civic variants. This "Civicpalooza" will highlight
the custom options available for the new Civic – from an all-new
2017 Civic Hatchback with Honda Genuine Accessories to the
600-horsepower Civic Red Bull Global Rallycross race car, fresh off
its strong performance at the 2016 GRC season finale in
Los Angeles.
Honda's SEMA footprint also will include the innovative, all-new
2017 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck outfitted with Honda Genuine
Accessories, along with three Honda Ridgeline project vehicles
built in partnership with some of the most creative automotive
tuning houses in the U.S.
Further demonstrating the broad range of performance products
and racing activities that only Honda can boast, Honda Powersports
and Honda Performance Development (HPD), the racing arm of Honda,
will showcase a number of products and tuner projects, including
the Indianapolis 500 Winning
Alexander Rossi Indycar, the 2017 Honda Grom, and a number of Honda
Powersports SEMA projects, including expertly tuned versions of the
CRF250R, CB500F, CB500S, CBR1000RR SP, CBR600RR Race Bike, and
more.
2016 Honda SEMA Lineup1:
2016 Civicpalooza
2017 Honda Civic Type R Prototype
The radical Honda Civic Type R Prototype builds on the low and
wide proportion of the new Civic Hatchback and is enhanced by
muscular body styling and modifications to aid aerodynamic
performance. The exterior is wrapped in a highly reflective,
finely-grained brushed aluminum-effect finish, which is unique to
the prototype car. At the front, the aggressive fascia is
accentuated with a winged carbon fiber splitter and sporty red
accent line. Additional slatted ducts add width to the fascia, and
diamond-mesh inserts fill the sculpted air intakes.
Honda's iconic red "H" badge, which adorns all Type R models,
sits prominently on the front grille at the nose of the car. There
is a new intake on the hood, with an air scoop sited centrally in a
trapezoidal recess. Smoked lenses for the LED headlights,
indicators and side indicator repeater lights reflect the Type R
Prototype's more aggressive character. Carbon fiber side skirts run the length of the
side sills, between 20-inch piano black alloy wheels with red
accents and 245-section high-performance tires. A beefy carbon
fiber diffuser runs below the wider rear fascia, which frames three
fully-functional tailpipes flanked by a pair of directional
strakes. The smaller diameter central tailpipe is highlighted in
bright metallic red. Model-exclusive vortex generators at the rear
edges of the roof point backward toward a visually striking rear
wing.
2017 Honda Civic Hatchback/Honda Factory Performance (HFP)
Concept
The 2017 Civic Hatchback joins the 2016 Civic Sedan and Coupe as
the third body style in the 10th-generation Civic
lineup. Combining Euro-inspired styling and 5-door hatchback
versatility with world-class driving dynamics and Honda
direct-injected turbo engine technology, the Civic Hatchback is
designed for buyers seeking an even more expressive, sporty and
versatile Civic.
The 2017 Civic Hatchback is outfitted with a Honda Factory
Performance accessory concept package featuring custom HFP
accessories including deck lid spoiler, brake rotors, carpet floor
mats and emblems. In addition, the vehicle sports red
underbody spoilers, black wheel lock and wheel lugs and 19-inch HFP
alloy wheels.
2016 Honda Civic Coupe GRC Competitive Race Car
Fresh off the heels of the 2016 Global Rallycross season finale,
the 2016 GRC Civic Coupe Competitive Race car arrives on the SEMA
floor, literally covered with track dust and dirt. Developed
from a production-model 2016 Civic Coupe chassis by renowned
builders and racers Olsbergs MSE (OMSE) with technical assistance
from Honda Performance Development (HPD), the Civic Red Bull GRC
car is built to withstand the rigorous demands of racing in a
series that emphasizes repeated aggressive acceleration and varied
terrain. The car will boast more than 600 horsepower, turn in a
0-60 mph time of 1.9 seconds and is designed to handle the 70-foot
table-top jumps featured on each racetrack.
2017 Honda Civic Coupe Racing Concept
The same designers and engineers responsible for the development
of the 10th-generation Civic Coupe have built the 2016 Coupe Racing
Concept car. Built with an FIA specification safety cage, the 2016
Coupe Racing Concept is able to compete in domestic and
international endurance sports car events, and will make its first
official race debut at the USAF 25 Hour of Thunderhill on
December 3-4, 2016.
2016 SEGA Sonic Civic Sedan
The SEGA Sonic Civic embodies the spirit of the Sonic the
Hedgehog classic video game, whose main character Sonic, and
Sonic's world, is featured throughout the modified vehicle. Fox
Marketing Cars, based in York,
Pennsylvania, led the design and
customization that includes: custom wheels and tires representing
Sonic's famous red shoes and gold rings, a custom exterior
including a one-of-a-kind vinyl Sonic the Hedgehog design
and bespoke paint scheme, a Sonic Black Grille and BASF R-M Candy
Sonic Blue painted exterior with custom Sonic Yellow throughout
including a Sonic Yellow Honda logo. Custom interior features
include Sonic the Hedgehog front and rear seats with Katzkin
Blue Leather and custom Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary
embroidered logos. A custom trunk design with Rockford
Fosgate audio-visual system featuring two 500-watt T1S2 10-inch
subwoofers, two 500-watt TM400 400-watt amplifiers, and a
floor-mounted flip-up/down 32-inch television for video game fans
to play Sonic the Hedgehog complete the build.
2017 Honda Performance Development Civic
Body-In-White/Performance Race Parts
The 2017 Civic Body-In-White was designed to allow amateur and
pro race teams the ability to build new race cars without having to
tear apart a production car, making it easier to go racing with the
latest touring car chassis tech at an affordable price. Honda
Performance Development (HPD) will also be supplying a full line of
performance parts needed to turn it into a competitive race car
including engine, transmission, suspension, brake components and
more. With Civic racers competing in the Pirelli World Challenge,
IMSA Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge events and numerous Club
Racing programs, HPD's Racing Line program not only offers the
Body-In-White and accompanying performance parts, but includes
direct engineering support from the HPD engineers that develop and
evaluate these products. More information can be found at:
http://hpd.honda.com/racing-line.
2016 Honda Civic Coupe aLL STaR Performance / Tjin
Edition
The aLL STaR Performance / Tjin Edition Honda Civic Coupe was
designed to be the ultimate street cruiser and incorporates
elements from various automotive genres to showcase the
personalization potential of the restyled Civic. The exterior
features an Apollo Top One Auto Part front lip spoiler, matched
with a pair of HFP side skirts and rear valances, all sprayed in a
custom Axalta Sunrise yellow paint finish, applied by LR Autobody.
For rollers and stoppers, a set of forged Rotiform OZT wheels are
wrapped in the all-new Falken FK450 tires, while a custom BC Racing
BR Series coilover kit and Baer 6P brake upgrade finish the
suspension and braking. The interior features a one-of-a-kind
Katzkin perforated suede and leather combination complimenting the
Civic's exterior.
2016 Honda Civic Coupe / MAD Industries
The MAD Industries Civic showcases the versatility and fun
factor behind the all-new Civic Coupe, with its aggressive stance
and turbocharged power. Painted in BASF R-M Waterborn System in
Aegean Blue and Jet Black, complete with Carbon 2 Carbon handcrafted Carbon fiber ground effects, single exhaust
and Spec R wing, the MAD Industries Coupe catches the eye from
every angle. The bold cockpit artfully blends the Aegean Blue and
black exterior accents detailed by MAD Industries
luxurious-but-sporty appointed custom interior, along with Roadwire
leather seat covers with perforated suede inserts, contrasted by
blue stitching in the seat, door panels and Steering wheel. The
Eibach Pro Kit Performance Springs are on a set of stunning 19"
"rotiform" QLB Forged wheels wrapped with Toyo Proxes T1R High
Performance tires.
2016 Honda Civic Sedan Meguiars Build – Civic X
Concept
On display at the Meguiar's booth, the recrafted Civic X
Concept is meant to showcase the 10th generation
Civic sedan platform as a solid foundation for customization and
personalization. Upgrades bring a sense of classic Honda tuning
tradition but are recrafted with a modern day edge. The goal
was to give a nod to the clean aesthetic and design language of the
builds at the height of the Honda movement from the mid- to late
1990s yet invoke a feeling of luxury and sport that feels
progressive and current. The car has a sportier aesthetic due to
the use of a carbon fiber hood and numerous Honda accessory
enhancements. The exterior package is complemented with black
accents in gloss and matte black textures. Performance fun is
boosted by a number of upgrades from Greddy Performance Products
while styling and handling is further enhanced with SSR wheels and
Pirelli ultra-high performance tires. A more aggressive stance and
firmer handling is delivered by a full coilover. The interior
receives a major overhaul with a two-tone red and black alcantara
combination and features contrast stitching while sound is
amplified thanks to a custom system featuring additional subwoofers
and amplifiers. The complete package embodies a reminiscent build
execution of years past, but is executed in a classic and timeless
style to appeal to the desire of today's more luxury conscious
customers.
Honda Ridgelines Featured at SEMA 2016
2017 Honda Ridgeline + Honda Genuine Accessories
The all-new Ridgeline builds on the unique and still
industry-exclusive features that debuted in the award-winning
first-generation Ridgeline in 2005. With superior on-road manners
and a spacious, flexible interior — the 2017 Ridgeline adds the
Truck Bed Audio System to the already industry-first In-Bed Trunk®
and Dual-Action Tailgate. Ridgeline joins Honda's expanded lineup
of innovative light-truck models, including the HR-V crossover, the
CR-V and Pilot SUVs and the Odyssey minivan.
The 2017 Ridgeline features a number of Honda Genuine
Accessories including a bed extender, body side molding, cross bars
and fender flares as well as a hard tonneau cover, roof rails,
running boards, a sport grille and 18-inch Diamond Cut Alloy
Wheels. The Ridgeline also features prototype accessories,
including a custom light bar by Cibie, and LED fog lights by
Valeo.
2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition / MAD Industries Sport
Truck with MAD Industries CB500F
The MAD Industries Honda Ridgeline Black Edition has been paired
with the Honda Powersports MAD Edition CB500F Naked Sport Bike for
the weekend warrior who needs plenty of room for hauling gear. Both
are painted in BASF R-M Waterborn System in Crystal Black Pearl and Candy Red, with exterior features including a
lowered stance fitted with a set of 22x9.5 Niche Alpine wheels,
custom painted in Gloss Black with Candy Red Details, while wrapped
in Toyo Proxes ST / 11 Sport Truck all Season tires. The cockpit
features Jet Black and Candy Red
details along with a FOCAL Premium Flax Audio System Designed by
the Source AV Design Group.
The CB500F, the smaller sibling of Honda's flagship CB1000R
naked sport bike, boasts excellent maneuverability, a comfortable
riding position and a versatile engine with great performance
across the rev range. PSR Custom CNC Billet Accessories are
featured from front to rear, including Driven Carbon Fiber Meteor
Bars and a Yoshimura R-77 Muffler in Carbon Fiber and Stainless
Steel.
2017 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition / TJIN Edition +
TRX250
Debuting at this year's SEMA Show in the Falken Tires Booth
(#61003) is the Tjin Edition X Pennzoil Honda Ridgeline, which has
been paired with the race-ready Honda TRX250X ATV. The Ridgeline's
off-road capabilities are enhanced by custom 20" three-piece
Rotiform wheels, 20" Falken tires, Baer big brakes, and a custom
Traxda suspension. The exterior features a custom Axalta paint job,
MagnaFlow exhaust, custom front bumper and light bars by the crew
at Unique Fabrication. The interior has been completely transformed
with a custom Katzkin interior and Scosche sound system.
The Pennzoil x Tjin Edition Honda TRX250X was designed and built
by Collin and Kylie Tjin to go hand
and hand with the Pennzoil x Tjin Edition Honda Ridgeline, which
will be showcased in the Falken Tire booth at the SEMA Show. The
Pennzoil x Tjin Edition Honda TRX250X is miniature replica of the
Ridgeline and features a custom Axalta paint job, Fox suspension,
powder coated gold wheels by Rotiform, custom CT seat, Scosche boom
bottles, MagnaFlow exhaust, Pennzoil products and custom logos by
Daley Visual.
2017 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E / Fox Marketing
with
2016 Honda FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 Automatic DCT EPS
Deluxe
On display at the Toyo Tires booth, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
RTL-E customized by Fox Marketing focuses on the outdoor sportsman
and features Honda Factory Accessories, including side step, wind
visors and fender flares that allows the Ridgeline to spread its
wings. An Avery Diamond White Pearl
wrap is featured over a BASF R-M Black paint job, with red accents.
The 18" KMC Wheels are wrapped in 265/65/18 Toyo ATII tires, with a
1.5" leveling kit providing added stability for off-road
adventures. The bed of the truck features a 2017 Honda Rubicon 500
with added Nitrous Express 50-shot system, and 15" KMC Wheels with
235/50/18 Toyo t1r Tires for the performance enthusiast.
The FourTrax® Foreman® Rubicon™ 4x4 is an aggressively styled
ATV with a legendary 475cc fuel-injected engine and Independent
Rear Suspension (IRS). Excellent ride comfort, high payload and
towing capacity, high ground clearance and suspension travel, plus
the option of Electric Power Steering (EPS) all add up to big fun
with impressive capability. Honda's Automatic DCT with
Drive/Low, which delivers smooth, seamless power with an added
benefit of the ability to switch between full automatic mode and
actively selecting gears via Honda's Electric Shift Program. Both
transmission choices are gear-driven, with no belts to slip when
wet, or to burn up or break.
Honda Performance Development at SEMA 2016
Alexander Rossi's Indianapolis 500 Champion IndyCar
In May 2016, Honda-powered race
car driver, Indy rookie Alexander
Rossi, stretched his final tank of fuel for 36 laps to the
checkers – four more laps than any other competitor – to win the
100th running of the Indianapolis
500. The IndyCar features a twin turbocharged, fuel-injected,
aluminum-alloy V-6 with a dual overhead camshaft, four valves per
cylinder valve train, direct fuel injection, two Borg-Warner
turbochargers, "Drive-by-Wire" throttle technology and a
series-spec McLaren Electronics Engine Control Unit (ECU).
Honda Performance Development Inc., Honda's North American
racing company, entered the Indy Racing League's IndyCar® Series in
2003, and was the sole engine supplier from 2006 through 2011. For
those six seasons, Honda powered the entire 33-car starting field
at the Indy 500 without a single driver dropping out with an
engine-related problem—a testament to the durability found in
Honda's products. After the return of other manufacturers in 2012,
Honda continued its unparalleled achievement in durability and
innovation, powering teams to Indy 500 wins in 2012, 2014 and now
in 2016.
Honda Powersports at SEMA 2016
Factory Connection GEICO Honda CRF250R
This CRF250R GEICO Honda is the bike Malcolm Stewart took the 2016 East Championship
aboard. The championship is Honda's seventh SX Lites East
championship in 11 years. Managed by past Supercross and Motocross
champion Mike LaRocco, the Factory
Connection racing squad is the home of multiple Honda champions and
features a team deep with talent, including 2014 AMA SX Lites East
champion, Justin Bogle.
2017 Honda Grom
The 2017 Honda Grom features new, aggressive bodywork, bold new
colors and new LED headlight design. With a new two-tier seat, a
more defined tail section, and a new low-mount muffler design, the
Grom still features a 125cc engine, with a fun factor that
continues to be off the charts. The Grom is a blast to ride,
offering all the excitement and freedom of a motorcycle, and is
user friendly and approachable so it eliminates nearly the entire
intimidation factor.
2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP
The all-new Honda CBR1000RR SP has been completely redesigned
and given some serious performance upgrades. This limited-edition
machine is fully street legal, but it's really at home on a track
day. Compact, slim, and light, it's also the first CBR Honda has
offered with throttle-by-wire technology, and that makes a whole
realm of engine performance choices available.
2017 CBR600RR Race Bike
This bike was piloted by five-time national champion,
Benny Solis, who competed in the
2016 MotoAmerica Supersport class, finishing 5th in the
Championship and taking a podium at Utah Motorsports Campus. This
modified race bike was consistently competitive against factory
teams.
Honda CB500S 'Scrambler Concept'
The Honda twin-cylinder sport bikes revolutionized the world of
motorcycling when they first appeared, and this latest
generation—Honda's 500 twins—are the best ever. Starting with
a 2016 Honda CB500F, MAD Industries and Lossa Engineering created
this CB500S to replicate the very popular "Scrambler" style of
motorbikes on a modern sport bike frame. This CB500S's frame has
been modified with fabrication work featuring Hand Made Panels,
Seat Base and Exhaust system combining current modern parts that
are available that tie in with the hand-made items. The front end
was upgraded to an inverted 41mm Showa Big Piston Fork and
radial-mounted calipers from the CBR600RR. The wheels are custom
built by Ridewright Wheels with 40 Spoke Cross Laced Wheels and
were custom finished to match the bike Black and Gold theme and are
wrapped in Continental Trail Attack 2 Tires.
About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and
fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold
through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup
includes the Fit, Civic and Accord passenger cars, along with the
HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport/utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup
and the Odyssey minivan. Honda has been producing automobiles in
America for 33 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing
facilities in North America. In
2015, more than 99 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S.
were made in North America, using
domestic and globally sourced parts.
1Aftermarket project vehicles. All
modification information listed was provided by the vehicle
builders and has not been confirmed by American Honda Motor Co.,
Inc. The modifications to these vehicles may void the
manufacturer's warranty, may not be legal for street driving in all
50 states and have not been specifically suggested, recommended or
approved by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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