2017 Honda Civic Type R is features the most powerful engine ever offered in a Honda production vehicle in America.
The Type R's 2.0-liter 16-valve i-VTEC DOHC direct-injected, turbocharged powerplant advances performance on multiple fronts with a peak output of 306 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 295 lb.-ft. of torque between 2,500 and 4,500 rpm.
The Civic Type R is the absolute pinnacle of Civic performance, and ranks as the fastest Honda production automobile ever offered in America, with a track top speed of approximately 170 mph.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is made by Honda of America Mfg. at its Anna, Ohio engine plant using domestic and globally sourced parts. Completed engines are shipped to Honda of the U.K. Manufacturing in Swindon, England, where the Type R is manufactured. Specifically engineered for direct injection and turbocharging, with an ultra-lightweight forged steel crankshaft and forged steel connecting rods, the Type R powerplant is designed to offer maximum torque output in the mid-rpm range to provide instantly accessible power.
Offered exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission, the high-strength gearbox offers a short-throw shift action and closely spaced ratios tailored to suit the 2.0-liter turbo's power delivery. A driver-selectable rev-matching feature smooths high performance upshifts and downshifts, and Launch Control helps optimize off-the line traction for maximum acceleration. And to help put the power to the ground, a helical limited-slip front differential is standard.
The Civic Type R engine is Tier3 Bin125 / LEV3-ULEV125 emissions compliant. Though the Civic Type R offers impressive performance, the efficient engine and transmission, along with excellent aerodynamics and low running resistance, result in EPA fuel economy ratings1 of 22/28/25 city/highway/combined mpg.
The new 2017 Civic Type R shares its unibody structure with the Civic Hatchback as part of the 10th generation Civic lineup, including its extensive use of high-strength steel and Honda's next-generation ACE body structure and crash stroke front frame, which enables superior crash-worthiness.
Other benefits to this rigid but lightweight structure include low overall noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), and extraordinary dynamic capabilities.
The additional use of structural adhesive adds rigidity for the Type R's performance driving mission, while the intensive body sealing measures and flush-mounted acoustic windshield glass contribute to the Type R's track-ready yet street-civilized driving character.
Exterior Dimensions
The 2017 Civic Type R shares its 106.3-in wheelbase with the Civic Hatchback for easy ingress and egress, enhanced second-row seating roominess, and cargo storage capability. The unique aerodynamic front and rear fascias give the Type R 1.5-inches greater overall length compared to the Hatchback (179.4 in vs. 177.9 in, respectively), contributing to the Type R's aggressive appearance.
The Civic Type R is 3.1-inches wider than the Civic Hatchback (73.9 in vs. 70.8 in), a direct result of its wider performance-oriented front and rear track (2.1 in wider in front, 1.2 in wider in back), its wider 20-inch wheels and tires, and the accompanying wider fenders. As found on the other 2017 Civic models, flat under-covers and extensive aerodynamic detailing help to minimize drag and maximize fuel efficiency on the
Type R.