"*UPDATE: Honda has also released that during testing at the Nürburgring, a development version of the new Civic Type R also set the fastest ever laptime for a front-wheel drive hatchback at 7m 50.63s. The pre-production model completed the run without air conditioning, the front passenger seat and audio equipment but with the addition of a rollcage. The company has also vowed to re-break this record with a production ready version of the Civic Type R later this year."

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