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FL5

'Evolved by Tradition'

2022–Present

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, revised)

Power:

329 hp (242 kW) @ 6,500 rpm

Torque:

420 Nm @ 2,600–4,000 rpm

Redline:

7,000 rpm

Transmission:

6-speed manual (rev-match system, optimized gearing)

Drivetrain:

Front-wheel drive (LSD)

Dimensions & weight

Weight:

1,430 kg

Length:

4,593 mm

Width:

1,890 mm

Height:

1,407 mm

Wheelbase:

2,735 mm

Performance

0–100 km/h:

5.4 seconds

Top speed:

275 km/h

Chassis & brakes

Suspension:

Dual-axis strut (front), multi-link (rear)

Brakes:

Brembo 4-piston calipers (front)

Wheels:

19-inch forged alloy (265/30 R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires)

Performance highlights

The FL5 refines everything that made the FK8 great. Its lighter flywheel, stiffer chassis, and retuned suspension create an even more precise and confidence-inspiring drive. The new body design improves aerodynamics and stability at high speed while maintaining a subtle, mature look compared to its predecessor. In 2023, the FL5 set a new lap record for a front-wheel-drive car at Suzuka Circuit, proving that Honda’s relentless pursuit of performance never stops. It’s a car engineered by racers, for drivers — rewarding skill and precision above all else. The FL5 also marks the global unification of the Type R brand — the same car sold in Japan, Europe, and North America for the first time. With its balance of refinement, power, and engagement, the FL5 stands as the ultimate evolution of Honda’s Type R philosophy.