The next generation Honda Civic Type R has set a new lap record for a front-wheel drive car around the Suzuka Race Circuit. It lapped the 5.8km track in 2 minutes 23.120 seconds beating the record time by 0.873 seconds. The previous lap record was set by the last generation Civic Type R Limited Edition. … Continue reading NEW HONDA CIVIC TYPE R SETS NEW LAP RECORD AROUND THE SUZUKA RACE CIRCUIT. Short new car news.