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2017 Honda Civic Type R Prototype looks pugnacious in Paris

Honda's legendary Civic Type R is poised to reach the US for the first time ever.

Chris Paukert
Following stints in TV news production and as a record company publicist, Chris spent most of his career in automotive publishing. Mentored by Automobile Magazine founder David E. Davis Jr., Paukert succeeded Davis as editor-in-chief of Winding Road, a pioneering e-mag, before serving as Autoblog's executive editor from 2008 to 2015. Chris is a Webby and Telly award-winning video producer and has served on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards. He joined the CNET team in 2015, bringing a small cache of odd, underappreciated cars with him.
Chris Paukert
Honda Civic Type R Prototype
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

As expected Honda's Civic Type R Prototype is anything but subtle.

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

With its five-door configuration, the CTR figures to be surprisingly practical, as well.

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

The Civic Type R's rump is its most distinctive aspect, thanks to flared fenders, aggressive lower fascia and a huge rear wing.

Honda Civic Type R Prototype
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

Honda's Red Badge of Courage will hit European dealers in the second half of 2017. US availability is promised, but as yet there's no ETA.

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

Rear taillights are of the LED variety.

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

That's a lot of angles.

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

LED headlamps will light the way for a car expected to have over 300 horsepower in production trim.

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

See these 20-inch piano-black wheels fitted to this show car, with low-profile 245-series rubber.

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

New Civic Type R Prototype breaks cover in Paris
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

New Civic Type R Prototype breaks cover in Paris
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

New Civic Type R Prototype breaks cover in Paris
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

New Civic Type R Prototype breaks cover in Paris
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

New Civic Type R Prototype breaks cover in Paris
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

New Civic Type R Prototype breaks cover in Paris
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

New Civic Type R Prototype breaks cover in Paris
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Honda Civic Type R Prototype

New Civic Type R Prototype breaks cover in Paris

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