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Honda Civic Type R FK8

First US-market Type R. Front-drive lap record holder for years at the Nürburgring.

Verdict
S
BHP
306 bhp
0–60
5.0 s
Top speed
169 mph
MPG
25.0 mpg
Used
$32,000-$45,000

Strengths

  • Steering and chassis genuinely top-tier for FWD
  • Manual shifter is excellent
  • Adaptive dampers actually work (Comfort is comfortable)
  • Practical hatch

Weaknesses

  • Looks polarising — and the wing is a beacon for thieves and police
  • Used prices remain stubbornly high
  • Dealer markups still happen on later cars
  • Polarising styling

Notable tech

  • Adaptive dampers with three modes
  • Helical limited-slip diff
  • 6-speed manual only (US market)
  • Triple exhaust pipes
  • Front strut tower brace

Common issues

  • Cracked exhaust manifold (rare)
  • Infotainment freezes (early cars)
  • Brake judder under hard track use
  • Clutch pedal squeak

Used-market budget

$36,000

Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.