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← Honda Civic Type R · 2017-2021 · FK8

Honda Civic Type R FK8

Headline trim: 2.0 K20C1 Turbo — 316 bhp, 0-62 in 5.5s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
316 bhp
0–60
5.5 s
Top speed
169 mph
MPG
32 mpg (US)
Used
$32,000-$51,000

Strengths

  • Nurburgring FWD record (at launch)
  • Multilink rear restored
  • Best chassis of any FWD hot hatch

Weaknesses

  • Cabin still busy
  • Aero polarising
  • Boy-racer image

Notable tech

  • FK8 platform — Swindon-built
  • K20C1 turbo 2.0 — 316 bhp
  • 6-speed manual with rev-match
  • Multilink rear suspension
  • Adaptive dampers, helical LSD
  • Limited Edition (2020) lighter, sharper

Common issues

  • Fuel pump recall
  • Infotainment freezing
  • Rear camera fogging

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across FK8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 K20C1 Turbo
BHP316
Torque420 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top169 mph
MPG (US)32 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT