Ten Things you Need to Know about the Honda Civic Type R
5) Its Engine is Both VTEC and Turbo
Honda hasn’t forgotten its past, that’s why the Civic Type R’s engine uses both a turbo, and the brand’s variable valve timing technology that has made it so popular for almost two decades. Such a configuration also helps the engine to breathe better, allowing it to rev freely all the way to its 7200-rpm redline without running out of puff.