The results: 327.30 horsepower at 6,411 rpm and 359.53 pound-feet at 3,419 rpm. Compared to the stock 2017 Type R the firm tested, these are increases of 10.55 peak hp and 25.43 lb-ft. Official The Civic Type R is stateside. It’s powered by a 306-horsepower VTEC® turbocharged engine that provides a staggering 153 horsepower per liter, and a stiffened lightweight frame coupled with purpose-built suspension components enable enhanced stability at the limit. Its wheels may be firmly on the road, but the soul of Type R emanates from 2022 Honda Civic Si Vehicle Type: front-engine, front-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan. C/D SAYS: The 2024 Honda Civic Type R is 315-horsepower of absolute fury, View Photos Following the unveiling of Honda's Civic Type R at the Tokyo auto show, we found ourselves at the wheel of an S2000, the company's nigh-legendary roadster, for comparison nYiGieR.