Despite the “wrong-wheel drive”, the FK2 Type-R manages a 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) time of as little as 5.4 seconds, which makes it the first Civic Type-R to drop into the five-second range.

The 2025 Honda Civic Type R is a beast in its own right, but a competitor or two could give you more bang for your buck. The Honda Civic Type R officially hit American shores for the 2017 model ...

2015 saw the introduction of the FK2 Honda Civic Type R, which only a handful of markets enjoyed. The maximum revs no longer started with the number 8, as the Civic Type R finally introduced the ...

Data sourced from Honda The EK9 Honda Civic Type R's 1.6-liter four-cylinder B-Series engine was tiny and didn't benefit from forced induction. However, the 1.6-liter four-banger produced its peak ...

It was followed up by the FN2 Civic Type R before the car ditched naturally-aspirated power in favor of a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder found in the subsequent FK2, FK8, and FL5 models.

The latest Civic Type R continued with the same formula as the two predecessors –- turbocharged engine, front-wheel drive, and six-speed manual. Still, Honda gave it a slight power bump.

This time has since been beaten by the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R with a time of 7:40.1. Read: 2023 Honda Civic Type R Makes 315 HP, Goes On Sale This Fall In The U.S.

The Honda Civic Type R’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder screamed to 8,000 rpm and developed 197 bhp at 7,400 rpm. This, combined with a stunning chassis and modest pricing, made it an immediate hit.