
The specifications of the Civic Type R are: maximum horsepower of 310ps, maximum power of 228kw, and maximum torque of 400nm. Taking the 2017 Civic Type R as an example, it belongs to the compact car category with body dimensions of: length 4557mm, width 1877mm, height 1434mm, wheelbase of 2699mm, fuel tank capacity of 46l, and curb weight of 1380kg. The 2017 Civic Type R features a MacPherson strut independent front suspension and a multi-link independent rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

Last time I accompanied my buddy to pick up the Civic Type R FL5, the salesperson counted off the specs on their fingers for me: the heart is a 2.0T red-top engine, delivering a ferocious 330 horsepower, with 420 Nm of torque that kicks in the moment you step on it. It's paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, offering crisp and precise shift feel. The chassis is meticulously engineered—the front axle is equipped with an LSD limited-slip differential, making cornering feel like it's glued to the track, and it also features adaptive dampers for adjustable stiffness. The 19-inch wheels are fitted with Brembo four-piston calipers, achieving a 100-0 km/h braking distance of just over 33 meters. It clocked a Nürburgring lap time of 7 minutes 44 seconds—the red-badged Honda is no joke! Daily driving fuel consumption can hit around 10 L/100km, and the rear seats are a bit cramped, but who cares about that when buying this car?

Had a chance to drive the latest FL5 Type R on track day, specs are burned into my memory: The K20C engine delivers 330 horsepower with a redline hitting 7000 rpm, and the short-throw manual shifter feels like playing a video game. The chassis is packed with black tech - front axle LSD paired with ultra-precise dual-pinion steering eliminates understeer (typical FWD issue? Not here). 20-inch forged wheels for lightweight performance, wrapped in Michelin Cup 2 tires, factory-tuned for track-ready performance. The craziest part? Even the AC vents automatically adjust airflow direction based on G-force changes. The hatchback practicality is on point too - trunk can fit four spare track tires.

Just contributed a Type R review to an automotive media outlet, with all the specs down pat: the 2.0T engine delivers 330 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission featuring auto rev-matching. The chassis incorporates more aluminum components, and the front MacPherson strut and rear multi-link suspension are so hardcore you could count manhole covers on a grocery run. There are three driving modes—Comfort, Sport, and +R—with steering effort varying by a factor of three across them. The quad exhaust with valves pops and crackles like firecrackers in Sport mode. The hood intake actually channels airflow for cooling, not just for show. In my opinion, it’s more substantial than European hot hatches, priced at 420,000 RMB with no need for optional performance packages.


