FOR FUN - Honda Civic Type-R
Honda Australia has just created a very special, one-off Civic Type-R
One of the most iconic cars in the current Honda line-up, the Civic Type-R, has been transformed into a life-size LEGO model ahead of a television show called LEGO Masters that is set to hit Australian screens shortly.
The passionate team behind the creation, led by Ryan McNaught – a LEGO Certified Professional – used more than 320,000 LEGO bricks in the build and took over 1,300 hours with a team of nine assembling each brick by hand.
“We’ve loved the challenge of this project. The car is shaped with a considerable amount of curved lines, making it a tough but interesting build. From the working lights and indicators to intricate LEGO Honda logos, the detail on the model has been a fun one for us to work on”, said Mr. McNaught.
A steel frame supports the structure of LEGO bricks, all glued together and is built completely by stock standard pieces. The car ‘comes to life’ with the help of an iPad which turns on the headlights, DRLs, fog lights, hazard lights, brake and reversing lights.
An actual Civic Type-R and CAD drawings were used by the LEGO Masters team to build their blueprint. They then built the car from the ground up, layer by layer. The most challenging elements of the build were the window wipers due to their fragility, and the back spoiler which needed structure to allow it to float.
The impressive build celebrates Honda’s support of the upcoming show LEGO Masters, which will see eight pairs of LEGO fanatics fight it out in a high intensity building competition. McNaught will judge the show alongside Australian radio and TV personality, Hamish Blake, as host.
Honda Australia Director, Mr. Stephen Collins said, “Honda is a company that is all about creativity and innovation so it’s great to support a family show that mirrors these ideals so well. Through LEGO Masters we’ll see some of the dreams of the contestants, and also fans, come to life – we’re proud to be helping drive that.”
The multi award-winning Civic Type-R was the ideal choice of the Honda Australia range to build due to its challenging lines which lends themselves to one of the most rewarding driving experiences in the hot hatch segment. The muscular and performance-focused design of the Civic Type R produces an ideal balance of low drag coefficient and aerodynamic downforce for increased road-holding and stability at higher speeds.
If you’re in Australia, you can get up and close and personal with the LEGO Civic Type-R as it tours the country over the coming months.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Honda Civic Type-R cost in South Africa?
The Honda Civic Type-R is priced at around R749,900 in South Africa, making it one of the most affordable performance hatchbacks that can genuinely embarrass supercars on a track day.
Q: Is the Honda Civic Type-R worth buying?
Absolutely, the Civic Type-R delivers 235kW of naturally aspirated fury with proper manual gearbox goodness, plus it doubles as a practical daily driver that won't bankrupt you at the petrol pump.
Q: How fast is the Honda Civic Type-R?
The Type-R rockets from 0-100kph in just 5.7 seconds and hits a top speed of 272kph, thanks to its screaming 2.0-litre VTEC turbo engine that sounds like pure automotive poetry.
Q: What are the Honda Civic Type-R's main competitors?
The Type-R goes head-to-head with the Volkswagen Golf R at R799,500 and the Hyundai i30 N at R649,900, but offers the most engaging driving experience with its hardcore track-focused setup.
Q: Is the Honda Civic Type-R reliable for daily driving?
Honda's legendary reliability shines through in the Type-R, with robust engineering that handles both school runs and track days, plus a 5-year/90,000km warranty for complete peace of mind.
Should You Buy It?
The best hardcore hot hatch under R800,000 in South Africa is absolutely the Honda Civic Type-R at R749,900. This is a proper driver's car that delivers 235kW of naturally aspirated thrills, genuine 272kph performance, and track-day capability that'll leave Golf R owners weeping into their DSG gearboxes. Yes, it looks like a Transformer had a bad day, but the Type-R's combination of blistering pace, Honda reliability, and that glorious manual gearbox makes it an absolute must-buy for any petrolhead serious about driving enjoyment. At this price point, nothing else delivers such pure, undiluted automotive adrenaline.
