| Honda Civic Type R | |
|---|---|
_front_view.jpg) Civic Type R (FK8) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
| Production | September 1997 – present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Sport compact car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback (1997–2011) 5-door hatchback (2015–2022) 5-door liftback (2022–present) 4-door sedan (2007–2011; FD2 only) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Related | Honda Civic |
The Honda Civic Type R (Japanese: ホンダ・シビックタイプR, Hepburn: Honda Shibikku Taipuāru) is a series of hot hatchback and sports sedan models based on the Civic, developed and produced by Honda since September 1997. The first Civic Type R was the third model to receive Honda's Type R badge (after the NSX and Integra). Type R versions of the Civic typically feature a lightened and stiffened body, specially tuned engine, and upgraded brakes and chassis, and are offered only in five- or six-speed manual transmission. Like other Type R models, red is used in the background of the Honda badge to distinguish it from other models.