[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/worlds-fastest-pickup-truck\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/worlds-fastest-pickup-truck\/","headline":"The world\u2019s fastest pickup truck","name":"The world\u2019s fastest pickup truck","description":"Honda\u2019s Civic Type R has been transformed into what might just be the world\u2019s fastest pickup truck. Random, we know, but the story goes that a pre-production Type R was simply gathering dust at Honda\u2019s Swindon factory. Rather than let it rot, it was handed over to a specialist team at the plant\u2019s product engineering department. And boy, are we glad it was! The front-end of the Civic Type R is unchanged and identical to any version you\u2019d find in […]","datePublished":"2018-05-25","dateModified":"2018-05-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Civic-Type-R-Pickup-Truck-concept-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Civic-Type-R-Pickup-Truck-concept-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/worlds-fastest-pickup-truck\/","about":["LATEST CAR NEWS","Sports, Performance & Prestige Cars"],"wordCount":367,"keywords":["Honda","Honda Type R","pick-up"],"articleBody":"Honda\u2019s Civic Type R has been transformed into what might just be the world\u2019s fastest pickup truck.Random, we know, but the story goes that a pre-production Type R was simply gathering dust at Honda\u2019s Swindon factory. Rather than let it rot, it was handed over to a specialist team at the plant\u2019s product engineering department. And boy, are we glad it was!The front-end of the Civic Type R is unchanged and identical to any version you\u2019d find in Honda showrooms right now. However, from the B-pillars back, the team got busy and installed a flatbed loading area in the centre of the car where the rear seats and boot space would normally be.That doesn\u2019t mean the hot hatch\u2019s iconic rear wing has been left on the workshop floor; thanks to a clever piece of engineering, the wing is movable to allow direct and unfettered access to the rear of the truck. Practical and ridiculous, who would\u2019ve guessed?! As it\u2019s only the rear half of the car that has been modified, the Civic Type R pickup uses the same powertrain, suspension and gearbox as the standard road car.Consequently, it is estimated that it can complete a 0-62mph sprint in under six seconds and reach a top speed of over 165mph. It also possesses the same driving modes of comfort, sport and +R, offering both ride comfort and a unique racing capability on track.Sadly, all this is just a bit of fun and Honda has no plans to put the pickup into production. Alyn James, who led the project, said the project was merely an opportunity for Swindon\u2019s special projects division team to show just what their creative minds could do.\u201cThe passion that our engineers have for Honda is shown in our latest creation and we are even considering taking it to the Nurburgring to see if we can take the record for the fastest front-wheel-drive pickup truck,\u201d he commented. We\u2019ll look forward to seeing that…What do you think of this insane yet genuinely practical monster? Would you fork out for this pickup? Let us know down in the comments. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"The world\u2019s fastest pickup truck","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/worlds-fastest-pickup-truck\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]