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FK2

'Turbocharged Evolution'

2015–2017

Launched in 1997, the EK9 was Honda’s first Civic to wear the Type R badge. Built exclusively for Japan, it combined a lightweight chassis with a 1.6L VTEC engine that screamed to 8,000 rpm. It set the foundation for every Type R that followed.

Specs

Engine & performance

Engine:

2.0L Turbocharged DOHC i-VTEC (K20C1)

Power:

310 hp (228 kW) @ 6,500 rpm

Torque:

400 Nm @ 2,500–4,500 rpm

Redline:

7,000 rpm

Transmission:

6-speed manual (short throw)

Drivetrain:

Front-wheel drive (LSD)

Dimensions & weight

Weight:

1,380 kg

Length:

4,390 mm

Width:

1,870 mm

Height:

1,470 mm

Wheelbase:

2,600 mm

Performance

0–100 km/h:

5.7 seconds

Top speed:

270 km/h

Chassis & brakes

Suspension:

Dual-axis strut (front), torsion beam (rear)

Brakes:

Brembo 4-piston calipers (front)

Wheels:

19-inch alloy (235/35 R19 tires)

Performance highlights

The FK2 made history as the first turbocharged Civic Type R, pushing front-wheel-drive performance into supercar territory. Developed and built in the UK, it featured advanced aerodynamics, adaptive dampers, and a new dual-axis front suspension designed to virtually eliminate torque steer. In 2015, the FK2 shattered expectations by setting a record lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with a time of 7:50.63, making it the fastest front-wheel-drive car in the world at the time. This achievement wasn’t just marketing — it was proof of Honda’s relentless engineering focus. The car’s aggressive styling, massive rear wing, and precise handling made it instantly iconic. Though its production run was short, the FK2 reestablished the Type R as a global performance benchmark and set the stage for the even more refined FK8.