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Honda reveals Geneva show line-up

Honda has revealed its 2014 Geneva International Motor Show line-up, including the global debut of the Civic Type R Concept, the European debut of its Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) concept, its new NSX engine and its 2014 Civic World Touring Car Championship race car.

IMAGE GALLERY: Honda’s 2014 Geneva auto show line-up

The Civic Type R concept will provide the style direction for the exterior of the highly-anticipated production version set to debut in 2015. Dubbed by the design team as a “racing car for the road”, its assertive design reflects “the strong performance characteristics for which Type R is renowned”.

FCEV

The FCEV concept hints at Honda’s next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle which launches in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe.

NSX SUPERCAR

Honda will highlight the powertrain layout of its new NSX supercar in Geneva. The model showcases the NSX’s V6 twin-turbo engine coupled with a three motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hybrid system.

2014 CIVIC WTCC LIVERY

Following its victory in the Manufacturers' Championship of the 2013 World Touring Car Championship, Honda will also reveal the livery of its 2014 Civic WTCC car.

Also on show will be the RA271 Formula 1 car that competed in 1964 making its debut in the German grand prix at the Nurburgring and the record-breaking turbo-charged RA168E engine which dominated the 1988 season.

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