Ready-Made Performance Parts for the Civic Type R and Integra Type S from Honda HRC

The long-awaited move from Honda's racing division has officially arrived: Honda Racing Corporation USA announced it will launch its first HRC Performance Parts lineup at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on November 3-6, 2026, and confirmed that sales will begin in March 2027. This time, the parts are coming as series-production products, not prototype showpieces, and will be sold at dealers and through the DreamShop online store. Owners of the Civic Type R and Integra Type S are getting initial packages such as a forged wheel, while coilovers and Brembo brake kits are also on the way as prototypes.

What are HRC Performance Parts, and when do they go on sale?

HRC Performance Parts is the name of the first official performance parts lineup developed by Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US) for road cars. The announcement came in an official press release issued from Torrance, California, on October 22, 2026. Sales will begin in March 2027, and the parts will be available exclusively through Honda and Acura dealers and Honda's DreamShop online store. The booth number at SEMA has also been revealed: Las Vegas Convention Center Central Hall, Booth #24789.

In fact, this news is the product of a decision announced two years ago. At the 2024 SEMA Show, HRC announced it would enter the business of genuine performance parts for retail Honda and Acura customers in North America. Since then, it has demonstrated what it can do with concept vehicles such as the Integra Type S HRC Prototype, the Civic Type R HRC Rally XP, and the Passport TrailSport HRC Concept. Now it's time for products that can be purchased at the showroom. For someone who has been in this industry for over thirty years, this transition is not surprising at all; the real challenge was reconciling racetrack know-how with the road car's warranty. Honda has chosen to do it with factory backing.

19x10 forged wheels for the Civic Type R and Integra Type S

The standout of the lineup is the 19x10 forged aluminum wheel developed for the Type R and Integra Type S. The development process involved collaboration with the Italian firm 2elle-engineering; the company is also the wheel supplier for Acura's ARX-06 race car. A forged structure means a denser and more solid material composition compared to cast wheels; in the racing world, the balance between weight and strength is always achieved with this method.

The numbers speak for themselves: The wheel weighs 20.8 lbs, meaning it is 5.5 lbs lighter than the factory wheel. It is 0.5 inches wider than the factory dimension, and with an ET55 mm offset value, it offers +5 mm of extra negative offset compared to stock; this increases track width. The application list covers the 2023 and later Civic Type R and the 2024 and later Integra Type S.

The color options also reflect Honda's look back at its history: The signature gray takes its reference from the ARX-06's wheel color, while the bronze option is a nod to the RA 272, the car that gave Honda its first Formula 1 victory. A small detail, but it shows the brand sees this program as part of its heritage, not just an accessory sale. And of course, the must-have of the whole affair: The wheels were tested at the Nürburgring.

Off-road wheels for the Passport and Pilot, plus a Borla exhaust

HRC's program is not limited to the tarmac side. Two products have been developed for the Passport and the Pilot. The first is an 18x8 off-road forged wheel developed with Titan 7. Titan 7 is also the wheel supplier for HRC's Pikes Peak programs. The wheel is forged from aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum under 10,000 tons of pressure and offers a load capacity 100 kg higher than the factory wheel. Sold in Machine Black and Techna Bronze, the wheel features Honda Racing engraving on its surface; the offset is 40 mm, and compatibility covers 2026 and later Passport models and 2023 and later Pilot models.

The second product is an adjustable cat-back exhaust system developed with Borla, again for the Passport and Pilot. Made from 304 stainless steel, the system is corrosion-resistant and delivers an increase in flow speed of up to 6%. Borla's patented Polyphonic Harmonizer technology highlights the natural sound of the 3.5-liter V6, while Anti-Drone technology preserves highway comfort. Thanks to its compact design, the system gains up to 1.9 inches of additional ground clearance and mounts directly to the factory suspension points. Speaking from the perspective of an experienced mechanic, the direct fit to the suspension points eliminates the part of aftermarket exhausts that causes the most problems.

Which part fits which vehicle?

The compatibility list announced at launch can be summarized as follows:

What's in the prototype corner: coilover suspension, Brembo kit and short shifter

The parts to be displayed at the SEMA stand but not yet on sale give an idea of the program's future. At the top of the list is the adjustable coilover suspension with camber plates. Next up is the Brembo big brake kit with six-piston calipers: If we recall that the series-production Type R comes with four-piston calipers, the move to six pistons is a serious step. Social media posts suggest this kit comes with 365x34 mm fully floating, 2-piece slotted discs, Pagid pads and HRC stainless steel brake lines. Also on the prototype list is a short throw shifter that shortens the shifting feel.

It is not yet clear when these parts will go on sale; the details are expected to be announced throughout SEMA 2026. Forums and social media have mentioned other collaborations in the past - such as KW coilovers, RV6 sway bars and Hasport engine mounts - but none of these have been confirmed under an official press release. It is wise to be somewhat cautious when reading lists like this; in my career I have seen plenty of pre-SEMA rumors, most of which either change or completely evaporate.

Nürburgring testing and racing heritage: the engineering behind the parts

What sets this program apart from an ordinary accessory line is the development process. The parts are developed by championship-winning HRC engineers, and the final performance and durability evaluations are carried out at the Nürburgring in Germany. The choice of the Nürburgring is no coincidence: the Civic Type R still holds its front-wheel-drive record there with a lap time of 7:44.881. The fact that the test track where the parts were developed is the same track where the car set its record is a nice detail for those who love symmetry.

HRC US's racing pedigree also backs up the claim: the organization, which has been racing on tarmac and off-road for over 30 years, has more than 500 race wins and 60 series championships in its portfolio, including INDYCAR and IMSA. The company expanded its operations into consumer performance parts and merchandise sales in 2024, and in August 2026 it announced its heritage racing operation. So the move into the consumer side is not an overnight decision, but the final step of a gradual strategy. Moreover, activity on the racing front continues: Team HRC will race the Civic Type R HRC Concept at Suzuka, Autopolis and Fuji in the 2026 Super Taikyu series.

What does this mean for factory-backed tuning culture?

Buying a performance part used to mean rummaging through catalogs and bracing for what might happen to your warranty after installation. Now, main manufacturers are offering customers the knowledge of their own racing divisions through their own sales channels and with their own assurance; Honda is entering this field with a step similar to Toyota's GR parts ecosystem, and some commentators read these packages as a response aimed at the GR Corolla front. The idea, as emphasized by HRC US vice president Jon Ikeda, is the same: these parts were developed with the same care as championship-winning race cars.

On the practical side, answers to a few questions are still missing. Prices have not been announced, and buyers need to confirm compatibility and warranty limitations before purchasing. The community's appetite, however, is clear: launch dates and prices have been discussed on forums for months, and some believe a stiffer, HRC-equipped Type R model will come alongside the parts program. Let us underline that this expectation is a separate discussion; for now, what is official is that the parts will go on sale at dealers and on DreamShop in March 2027. I can say this with thirty years of professional experience: Factory-developed modifications are the healthiest growth path for the industry. Setting aside the fact that Honda arrived late, it should be proud that it did arrive.

Sources

• Honda Racing to Launch HRC Performance Parts at 2026 SEMA Show; Sales Begin March 2027
• HRC to Showcase New Prototype Performance Parts, Concept Cars and Race Machines at SEMA Show
• Civic Type R: Hot Hatch, Track Legend
• Honda CIVIC TYPE R HRC Concept | Super Taikyu