Report: US Honda Civic to get Type R engine

Report: US Honda Civic to get Type R engine

Noah Joseph:

According to Spanish site Motor Y Racing, a US version of the Civic Type R is in the works. The salient part of the Type R that would make the oceanic voyage to US showrooms would be the 2.0-liter turbo four that’s said to produce between 276 and 320 horsepower, but we could expect upgraded suspension, rolling stock and other equipment to come as part of the package as well.

If it’s true, it’s a long time coming. Honda is getting crushed in the performance compact category by Ford, Volkswagen, and even Fiat. Bringing over the Type-R engine would put them right back at the top of the heap.

PLUS, rumors also say that same engine could find it’s way into he CR-Z. That’s big news to a former CRX driver like myself.