If you’ve ever wanted to shoehorn the Honda Civic Type R’s 2.0 litre VTEC Turbo engine into something else, good news ahead! The carmaker has announced, at this year’s SEMA Show, it will offer the power unit as a crate engine for purchase through Honda Performance Development’s (HPD) Honda Racing Line programme.
All you need to do to purchase the K20C1 306 hp/400 Nm engine is pony up US$6,519.87 (RM27597.63), as well as own a Racing Line membership. According to Honda, the sale of the Civic Type R crate engine builds upon Honda’s long-term commitment to the support of grassroots racing, so it’s strictly targeted at racing enthusiasts and professional racers (not for road use).
Aside from the crate engine, Honda also revealed several other SEMA exhibits, including race cars like the Civic Coupe Red Bull Global Rallycross, Pirelli World Challenge Civic Si and F3 Americas Series single-seater.
There’s also the Baja 1000 50th Anniversary Honda Ridgeline off-road race truck and THR-W Road Racing Endurance Type R, the latter set to race against the world’s fastest front-wheel-drive vehicles in stock form.
Other interesting displays include a Civic Si fitted with the K20C1 turbocharged engine as well as several other HPD race performance parts, aftermarket and Honda genuine parts. For something smaller, there’s the Concept Shifter Kart, which uses the latest CRF250R – a 250 cc, four-stroke engine with electric start.
To go along with the crate engine announcement, the Civic Type R will also receive a new Red Carbon accessories kit that includes door mirror covers, wing spoiler, interior panels, red leather shift knob, door sill with illuminated R logo, illuminated centre console and an indoor car cover.
Non-Type R Civics will get the new HFP Series kit – alloy wheels, sport suspension, front underbody, side underbody, rear underbody, rear spoiler, HFP floor mats, HFP badge (Side/RR), brake discs, sport pedal and shift knob.
Lastly, a range of Honda Powersports motorcycles will also be at the SEMA Show, including the Ken Roczen Replica 2017 CRF450R, 2017 CBR1000RR SP, TeamH35 2017 CBR600 RR, Genuine Broaster Chicken Honda/Roadrace Factory CBR 1000 RR SP2 and 2014 Honda Grom – Team 32V-B Endurance Racer.
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
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- Honda Launches Civic Type R Crate Engine Purchase Program, Showcases Specialty and Production-based Race Cars and Motorcycles at 2017 SEMA Show
This engine in the Honda S2000 or a Mazda MX5 would make an awesome roadster.
Why would you want to replace the S2000 motor? It’s probably the best 2.0L 4 cylinder NA motor, ever….
Best for Saga. They can’t wait for it.
It may have very well been one of the best 4 cyc ever made. Only for Honda to replace it with the 2.2 a few years later. So obviously Honda thinks otherwise.
I had sampled both and preferred F22C1 than the F20c. Had to wind the F20C to 6000+ rpm to launch it properly. The F22C1 had a lot more torque lower down in the rpm band for more usable powerband.
The F22C1 is better no doubt but he is right when he said – the best “2.0L” 4 cylinder NA motor. Just saying bro. I always read your factual comments unlike some. Cheers.
*checks bank account balance*
can fit in 9th-gen accord facelift or not?
I’m thinking of this engine fitting into old skool 1970s First Generation Civic. LOL
Imagine the bewildered look on the Millennials.
plonk it into an mx-5
Or a gt 86
Or an old 350z , that would hv enough space for it
Proton Perdana (Accordana) can replace with this engine?
Could be done. Don’t know about weight distribution and torque steer though, could be horrendous….
Nah, the Perdana is meant to be slow
Sure can. Perdana2 engine bay is designed to fit up to 2.4L engine.
Can fit Accord 2006 model or not? Honda offer the replacement?
For car manufacturer who doesn’t know how to build engine….just buy this and fix in :p