Honda Civic Type R FK8

HPDE Overview

The FK8 Civic Type R is the car that proved front-wheel-drive can be genuinely fast on a racetrack. With 306 hp from the K20C1 turbo engine, a helical limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, and an aggressively tuned chassis, the FK8 set the front-wheel-drive lap record at the Nurburgring and remains one of the fastest FWD cars ever produced. On track, the FK8 is stunningly capable. The dual-axis front strut suspension — a Honda invention that decouples the steering axis from the strut — virtually eliminates torque steer. You can get on the power hard exiting a corner and the car pulls straight without the violent steering wheel pull that plagues most high-power FWD cars. The Brembo brakes are excellent, the adaptive dampers work well in +R mode, and the car feels planted and confident at very high speeds. The 6-speed manual is outstanding — short throws, precise gates, and an automatic rev-match feature that can be disabled. The K20C1 engine is strong and responds well to tuning, though the stock turbo runs out of efficiency above 340 hp.

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