The new, FK8-generation Honda Civic Type R is, as our man Danny Tan puts it, a paradigm shift. A big part of that comes from the adoption of turbocharging to bring it in line with much of the rest of the world, and certainly with Europe’s established automakers, though it isn’t the first Type R to do so; that will be the short-lived FK2 Civic Type R which preceded it.
An all-new platform gives the FK8 Type R a lighter frame with better torsional stiffness, for a sturdier foundation from which the chassis components can work. Up front, dual-axis MacPherson struts handle suspension duties, while at the back the FK2’s torsion beam is replaced by an independent multi-link configuration.
The improved chassis provides a stronger foundation for the 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo engine which produces 320 PS at 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm. It’s a development of the powerplant first used in the FK2 Type R, albeit with a 10 PS gain from a more free-flowing exhaust, in the quest for the quickest FWD Nurburgring Nordschleife lap time and hot hatch supremacy in the eyes of enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, check out our first drive review video above recorded in Dresden, Germany, and read the full review article for the FK8 Honda Civic Type R.
GALLERY: FK8 Honda Civic Type R
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type r = type rice
Can Honda Malaysia to *obsolete the Dark Red color, to replace with Rallye Red color R513?
Honda worldwide is using Rallye Red color for Civic except sohai bolehland Honda choose the lousy dark red.
Even the solid red of the Jazz looks better than the maroon colour.
Deswai nosee Dark Red honda on the road, really sohai Dark color ~ so Duck !
Volvo 2.0 output
Ugliest sports car on the road. Honda must have hired the 3 blind mice to design this car.
I’ll have this Type R for track days…while a more subtle GTi / Golf R for daily use….
Why use an inferior car for track day?
Honda is the best!!!!!
Last time Honda don’t want to use turbo, Honda fans say Honda is the best. Now Honda use turbo the fans just ask. Why last time don’t want? Ohwai
Spoon EK9 > all other civics
Alonso does not agree….they make crap engines for F1 cars.
Isnt that sam loo..now he driving honda instead of toyota dy?
sam loo….the master of toyota RV
my elegant looking new TTS waiting to smokeeee one of these new type R when the traffic light turn green lolz….
Yaya……until the next corner
3 words…
Fake
bumper
vents
euro beat intensive
But basher says it more functional than fake exhaust tips wor…
Is it?
AT least exora turbo front bumper vent is functional
this car need ron98 to achieve the rated performance?
Will it be release in Malaysia? How much is the price?
why is sam loo promoting honda
What do you guys have in your pockets? Hands always hidden lol.
RS quicker and best ride & handling in class
y is it using stick though now mostly using automatic cvt or 7speed dual clutch
The CTR will be pushing the lower RM400k price tag when it reaches our shores.
If the garage space only permits one car, I’ll have the BMW M2 please, thank you very much.