After about four months of what seemed like an antagonizing wait, Honda Cars Philippines is proud to announce that its track-focused weapon, the Civic Type R has finally arrived. Seen in this photo undergoing final delivery pre-delivery inspection (PDI) at HCPI’s local facilities, lucky owners will get their hands on their Type R starting the second week of October.

The first “red-badged” Honda to be made available locally, the Type R represents the highest performance version of its award-winning Civic compact car. It offers purity, power, and responsiveness in performance while delivering a rewarding driving experience be it on the road or track.

Just two days after its official announcement, all 100 units of the Civic Type R have been booked and reserved. And to rub salt into the wounds of those who hesitated, Honda Cars will be giving the first owners of the Civic Type R a special treat: an exclusive event in early 2018.

That said, car enthusiasts who want to lust over “what could have been” can visit selected Honda Cars dealerships nationwide starting the second week of October to view it in the metal.