Simon123, the new Tyope-R is already out, distinguished by the indicators in the mirrors. They have no more power but the clutch has been changed and the rear suspension geometry changed as the older ones have a problem with scudding out rear tyres after only 4000 miles. Honda are not bringing out a faster civic as they are turning their attention to the new integra type-r which is currently only available as an import in the UK at the moment.
As for the EVO 7 Lancer losing to an R32, I'm sorry i did'nt know stevie wonder had an Evo, whoever wa driving the evo needs to hang their head in shame, I like the R32 and respect it as a fast car, but it is not a patch on a lancer let a lone an Evo7 the last of the fast evo's. The R32 is quick but teh Evo is an out and out monster with trickery such a sYaw control so will out pace an R32 on the corners and the straights.