Honda Civic Type R FK2 — RossDrives

Verdict

A

BHP

306 bhp

0–60

5.7 s

Top speed

167 mph

MPG

38.0 mpg

Used

£18,000-£30,000

Strengths

Turbo era kicks off properly
Adaptive dampers added
+R mode genuine track mode

Weaknesses

Looks polarising
Ride firm even in Comfort
Short-lived (2 years on sale)

Notable tech

FK2 platform — Swindon-built
K20C1 turbo 2.0 — 306 bhp
6-speed manual only
+R mode adaptive damper firmer
Helical LSD
Brembo front brakes

Common issues

Turbo actuator
DPF on early cars
Infotainment glitches

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across FK2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 K20C1 Turbo

BHP306

Torque400 Nm

0–605.7 s

Top167 mph

MPG38 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT