Honda to introduce Formula R at Sema 2025

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Honda Racing Corporation to Debut “Formula R” at 2025 SEMA Show: High-Performance Engine Oil Inspired from Racing for Honda and Acura Customers

October 30, 2025 — TORRANCE, Calif.
  • Full synthetic motor oil developed in partnership with trusted partner Phillips 66
  • Offered in 6 viscosity grades, Formula R will be available for track and street applications through Honda and Acura dealers spring 2026
Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the North American racing arm for both Honda and Acura, is proud to announce today, Formula R. Its first-ever consumer engine oil line bringing race-proven technology from the track to the street will debut the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas November 4-7. HRC Formula R full synthetic motor oils will be available for consumer purchase next spring at Honda and Acura dealerships across the United States. HRC Formula R Full synthetic motor oil was developed as a premium product in close collaboration with Phillips 66—Honda and Acura’s trusted partner for over 15 years and proud sponsor as well as the official lubricant provider of the race winning Acura ARX-06 race cars.

Formula R will be offered in 6 viscosity grades including 0W-40, the same formulation used in the championship-winning IMSA Civic Type R TCR race car.

“At HRC, we are confident that the Formula R HRC branded oil delivers uncompromising performance and protection,” said Jon Ikeda, senior vice president of HRC US. “Having relied on Phillips 66 in our ARX-06 GTP IMSA race car, we’ve seen firsthand their commitment to excellence. That trust made them the ideal partner to help bring championship-grade performance to our customers.”

Product Details
  • Proven High Performance Technology: Engineered under extreme conditions, HRC Formula R oils deliver unmatched thermal stability, wear protection and turbocharged engine performance. Every bottle carries the DNA of motorsport innovation.
  • American Honda-Approved Confidence: Fully compatible with Honda and Acura service programs, HRC Formula R oils meet or exceed API SP and GF-7A standards—ensuring peace of mind with every mile.
  • Viscosities Offered: 0W-16, 0W-20, 0W-40, 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30

Availability

Formula R will be distributed through Honda and Acura dealerships beginning spring 2026 and are recommended for performance models like the Civic Type R and Integra Type S. The full synthetic lineup will include six different viscosity grades to meet a wide range of driving needs.
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Samurai1225 said:
"...The full synthetic lineup will include six different viscosity grades to meet a wide range of driving needs..."
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Now that's interesting.
Oil meant for two vehicles, using the same engine, offered in six different grades, and a manufacturer acknowledging that different driving needs might actually call for different oils(for the same engine)...
My eyes watered just a little.
 
Lots of money to be made here. Should be a nice little cash flow boost for the Honda USA folks.
I wonder if Chipper will be using it in the Indy cars in 2026?
 
goblin said:
Now that's interesting.
Oil meant for two vehicles, using the same engine, offered in six different grades, and a manufacturer acknowledging that different driving needs might actually call for different oils(for the same engine)...
My eyes watered just a little.
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Talk about a "niche'" market ...
 
travis8352 said:
What does the @Foxtrot08 say
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Honda has always had private racing formulations that were not publicly available. Previously it was made by idemitsu.

Now they’re supposedly going to be publicly available. It’s not re-branded redline from my understanding.

That being said, could it be re-labeled P66 product? Maybe. But that doesn’t make alot of sense to me. Because they already do that for the basic viscosities. P66 also doesn’t offer a non-Honda 0w40 pcmo viscosity. And the only 0w40 they offer is under Acura, currently. And P66 only picked that up in 2019.


I texted my Honda rep about this, as it goes through a different channel than my P66 products. (Also, a different contract.) So we will see what the answer is.
 
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