FK8: Same Name, Fresh Look

2017 would mark Honda’s return to form in the eyes of automotive enthusiasts after Honda set a new lap record for front-wheel-drive production cars at the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit in Germany with the fifth-generation Type R, completing the 12.9-mile course in just 7 minutes and 43.8 seconds. Known also as the FK8, this model features a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine that produces 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, similar to the previous generation. The new Honda Civic Type R also featured a revised suspension system, improved aerodynamics, and a refreshed exterior design.