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HondaFK82017–2021Legal in 2042

Honda Civic Type R

The turbocharged Type R. The FK8 brought forced induction to the Type R lineage with the K20C1 producing 306hp. Adaptive dampers and a limited-slip diff make it a track weapon.

306 hp
1390 kg
FWD
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Honda Civic Type R FK8
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Engine CodeK20C1
Variants

Production Variant Timeline

4 factory variants produced across the FK8 lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.

  1. Civic Type R FK8 (Launch)

    2017-09~60,000 built
    • K20C1 turbocharged 306 hp
    • 6-speed manual with rev-match
    • Brembo brakes front
    • Adaptive damper system

    First turbocharged Civic Type R ever. Held Nurburgring FWD record (7:43) at launch.

  2. Civic Type R FK8 Limited Edition

    2020-031,020 built
    • Sunlight Yellow paint only
    • BBS forged wheels
    • 47 lbs weight reduction
    • Revised dampers

    Honda Racing Development built 100 cars for UK, 200 for Europe, rest for Japan. Broke Suzuka FWD record.

  3. Civic Type R FK8 FL5 GT

    2021~5,000 built
    • Revised front splitter
    • Updated ECU tune
    • Black package interior
    • Final FK8 generation

    Final FK8 year before the FL5 replaced it in 2022. Subtle refinements from factory feedback.

  4. Civic Type R FK8 MR (JDM)

    2021~700 built
    • Matte black body panels
    • Championship White only
    • Recaro leather seats
    • JDM-only release

    JDM exclusive MR variant. Most collectible FK8 in the Japanese market.

Builds

Build Packages (2)

Stage 1

FK8 Type R Stage 1 Street Build

Downpipe, intake, catback, and FlashPro tune. 350+ hp on pump gas.

340–370 hp$2,000.00–$3,500.00
Stage 2

FK8 Type R Stage 2 Track Build

Full bolt-ons with coilovers and big brake kit for time attack.

380–420 hp$4,000.00–$6,500.00
Parts

Compatible Parts (12)

Engine
1 parts

PRL Motorsports

PRL Cobra Intake (FK8)

4.6+8–15 hp

$344.27

2 suppliers

Exhaust
2 parts

PRL Motorsports

PRL High-Flow Downpipe (FK8)

4.6+20–35 hp

$444.76

2 suppliers

Invidia

Invidia Q300 Catback (FK8)

4.5+5–10 hp

$1,099.00

2 suppliers

Suspension
1 parts

BC Racing

BC Racing BR Coilovers (FK8)

4.60

$1,195.00

2 suppliers

Brakes
2 parts

Project Mu

B-Spec Front Brake Pads

4.50

$251.20

24 suppliers

DBA

4000 Series T3 Slotted Rotors (Pair)

4.40

$584.36

6 suppliers

Cooling
1 parts

Mishimoto

Compact Baffled Oil Catch Can

4.6

$112.75

34 suppliers

Electronics & Tuning
3 parts

Hondata

Hondata FlashPro (FK8)

4.8+15–40 hp

$695.00

2 suppliers

AEM

X-Series Wideband UEGO AFR Gauge

4.8

$199.99

2 suppliers

Defi

Advance BF Boost Gauge 60mm

4.7

$155.63

9 suppliers

Wheels & Tires
1 parts

Enkei

RPF1 17x9 +35 Wheel

4.9

$345.00

2 suppliers

Exterior & Aero
1 parts

NRG Innovations

Gen 2.0 Quick Release Hub Kit

4.5

$109.99

2 suppliers

🇺🇸 US Import Status

The Honda Civic Type R becomes legal to import to the US in 2042 under the 25-year exemption rule.