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Honda Civic Type R FK8 Limited Edition

Time AttackHonda
316 hp
Horsepower
1380 kg
Weight
FWD
Drivetrain
2020
Year

Honda Civic Type R FK8 Limited Edition (Time Attack)

The Honda Civic Type R FK8 Limited Edition is a sharpened, track-focused version of Honda’s turbocharged hot hatch, built from the already brilliant FK8 platform and stripped of unnecessary weight for maximum lap-time attack. The Limited Edition pairs front-drive practicality with serious chassis tuning, making it one of the most accomplished FWD performance cars of its era.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged DOHC 4-cylinder i-VTEC (front-mounted, transverse)

  • Total Output: ~316 hp (235 kW)

  • Redline: ~7,000 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,380 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,557 mm long × 1,877 mm wide × 1,421 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,700 mm

  • Tires: Performance summer / track-focused Michelin-type slick-equivalent compounds on lightweight forged wheels

  • Brakes: Large ventilated discs with performance calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The FK8 Limited Edition is a precise, high-commitment front-wheel-drive weapon that rewards momentum, smooth steering, and disciplined throttle use. Compared to the standard Civic Type R, the Limited Edition feels a bit more aggressive and a little less forgiving at the limit, with reduced mass and a tighter chassis giving it quicker response through direction changes. It’s a car that thrives on confidence and rhythm rather than brute force.

Engine & Sound: The 2.0L turbo four delivers a punchy mid-range and strong pull out of slower corners, with a distinctive high-energy turbo soundtrack. It’s not a screaming naturally aspirated engine, but it has plenty of urgency once boost arrives, and the shifting of the 6-speed manual keeps the car lively and involved.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Excellent front-end bite for a FWD car, with strong rotation on entry if you trail brake properly. Push too hard and it will begin to wash wide, especially in tighter corners.

  • Traction: Very good for a front-driver, though wheelspin and torque steer can appear when exiting slow corners aggressively.

  • Braking: Strong stopping power and stable under deceleration, making it easy to attack braking zones confidently.

  • Top Speed: Respectable, but this car is more about corner speed and lap consistency than long-straight dominance.

Driving Style Tip: Carry speed into the corner, use trail braking to help rotate the car, and be patient with throttle application on exit. The FK8 Limited Edition rewards a clean line and smooth hands more than late-braking heroics.

Livery & Aesthetics: The FK8 Limited Edition has an unmistakable look — aggressive aero, functional vents, wide stance, and the iconic wing that makes it instantly recognizable. In sim form it feels purpose-built, with a visual style that perfectly matches its track-day personality.

For hot laps, club racing, or any session where precision matters more than horsepower, the Honda Civic Type R FK8 Limited Edition is a fantastic FWD platform — disciplined, fast, and deeply rewarding when driven well.