When the FN2 Honda Civic Type R was launched, the days of naturally-aspirated mass-produced cars were already numbered. With each passing evolution of VTEC technology, Honda engineers were under ...

Following the success of the super-hardcore Civic FD2 Type R Mugen in Japan, Honda's tuning branch Mugen have long dwelled upon exporting the version outside Japan. The result is the wicked looking ...

Some people see the Civic Type R as a try-hard hot hatch, because it's easy to forget that it's been around forever. You'd think that a car that's almost always had manic styling wouldn't be ...

The third generation 2007 FN2 Civic Type R was received with disappointment in some quarters as the power output was almost unchanged from the EP3, but the 20hp European spec FN2 hatchback was still ...

Yes the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is stupid fast, and the Tesla Model S Plaid will get to 60 mph faster than you can blink, but out in the wild there will always be a Honda Civic that's even ...

Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...

Up until its third generation, the FN2 that stayed in production between 2007 and 2011, one of the main characteristics of the Honda Civic Type R was its high-revving naturally aspirated engine.

Keith is the Editor of Parkers. During his career he has been the editor of Classic Car Weekly, Modern Classics and Honest John Classics, as well as writing for CAR, Practical Classics, Octane, ...

The Honda Civic Type R has built a legendary reputation over the years, with each generation pushing the limits of what a front-wheel-drive car can do. But among the many iterations, one stands out ...