Best Car of 2017: Honda Civic Type R

Best Car of 2017: Honda Civic Type R

The Honda Civic Type R has been named the Best Car of 2017 by Digital Trends, a leading technology news medium. With its muscular 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo engine, short-throw 6-speed manual transmission, race bred chassis and rigid body, the Honda Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda ever sold in America.

Digital Trends recognized the Civic Type R for its power and handling, along with its everyday usability and affordability. Digital Trends editors base their picks on the most successful and exciting products in each of the product categories they review.

Honda was not shooting for subtle when they designed the new Type R. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that produces 306 horsepower with 295 lb-ft of torque. Unlike previous generations this new 2.0-liter redlines around 7000 rpms. This means more horsepower at lower rpms. The stock production model of the Honda Civic Type R put up outstanding numbers when track tested. The Type R made 0-60 in exactly 5 seconds, and 0-100 in just 13.3 seconds. Car and Driver clocked the Honda Civic Type R’s standing quarter mile at 13.6 seconds with an estimated top speed of 170 mph.

WardsAuto also recently recognized the 2.0-liter VTEC turbo engine as one of the 10 best engines of 2018. This is an outstanding performance engine by any standard. This 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder powerhouse is sure to turn some heads. The Honda Civic Type-R comes exclusively with a six-speed manual transaxle with helical limited-slip differential. This is complemented by a lightweight single-mass flywheel. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R will be the first application of automatic rev-matching on downshift. This allows the Type-R’s Engine Control Unit to match the throttle speeds when downshifting, which leads to smoother and faster downshifts.

The Honda Civic Type R is one of the most innovative performance vehicles to hit the market in 2018. The Honda Civic Type R’s unique body styling features wings, splitters, vortex generators, and air scoops that are specifically designed to increase downforce and reduce drag on the vehicle. While all these aerodynamic features are exotic and wild to look at, Honda has stated that every wing and splitter is purpose built for performance. With all the innovative and exciting design features of the Honda Civic Type R, it is easy to see why it is so exciting!