A minivan just stole SEMA’s spotlight thanks to a Type R engine, manual gearbox, and 550hp hiding beneath its family-friendly shell
24 minutes ago
by Thanos Pappas
- A one-off Honda Odyssey Type R debuted at SEMA in Las Vegas.
- It features a tuned Type R engine paired to a manual gearbox.
- The special build was created by Bisimoto and Jordan Distributors.
When the words Odyssey and Type R appear in the same sentence, most people assume they’re looking at a digital concept or fan rendering of an overpowered family hauler. Yet this one is entirely real, sitting under the spolight at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
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A minivan just stole SEMA’s spotlight thanks to a Type R engine, manual gearbox, and 550hp hiding beneath its family-friendly shell
24 minutes ago
by Thanos Pappas
- A one-off Honda Odyssey Type R debuted at SEMA in Las Vegas.
- It features a tuned Type R engine paired to a manual gearbox.
- The special build was created by Bisimoto and Jordan Distributors.
When the words Odyssey and Type R appear in the same sentence, most people assume they’re looking at a digital concept or fan rendering of an overpowered family hauler. Yet this one is entirely real, sitting under the spolight at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
The one-off Odyssey Type R isn’t an official Honda project but the product of independent builders Bisimoto and Jordan Distributors. Despite that, it looks remarkably close to something Honda itself might have designed, though it’s far too unruly for any production line.
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The exterior treatment is telling but not as loud as you’d expect, with glossy black trim and aero pieces that include a front splitter, side skirts, and a rear diffuser.
Nestled within that diffuser sit three exhaust pipes, leaving no doubt that this isn’t your standard family shuttle. Red Honda emblems and Type R badges mark their territory on the grille and tailgate.
Bisimoto fitted the minivan with 19-inch black alloy wheels borrowed from the Civic Type R. These are paired with adjustable coilovers that drop the ride height, giving the Odyssey a more purposeful stance that sits just on the right side of absurd.
The visual tweaks are tidy, but the real story begins under the hood. There, the turbocharged 2.0-liter K20C four-cylinder from the Civic Type R replaces the factory V6. The builders didn’t stop at a simple transplant; extensive tuning lifts output from 315 horsepower to a formidable 550 horses.
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What makes this build even more intriguing is its departure from the production model’s setup. The standard V6 Odyssey comes only with an automatic transmission, but this Type R conversion brings back a proper manual gearbox.
The high-mounted leather-wrapped shifter and three aluminum pedals confirm that the driver’s right hand and left foot are finally back in business. Despite the transformation, the rest of the cabin remains largely untouched: three rows of seats, sliding doors, and the everyday practicality that defines the Odyssey.
As with most SEMA creations, the Odyssey Type R will stay a one-off experiment. Even so, it makes a strong argument that the spirit of a hot hatch can thrive in unexpected places. It turns the humble minivan into something genuinely exciting, at least for enthusiasts who still think practicality should come with a turbo whistle.