Honda Civic Type R FL5
The sixth-generation Civic Type R was introduced on July 20, 2022. Designated under the model code FL5, it is presently built in Yorii, Saitama, Japan, where the regular Civic liftback for the Japanese market is also built.
The FL5 Civic Type R is considered to be less aggressive in design compared to its predecessor with less prominent decorative vents and smaller air outlets. It uses a smaller 19-inch wheel compared to the previous generation which had 20-inch wheels, although the contact patch is wider due to the usage of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires with 265/30-profile (previously 245/30). Equipped with widened fenders like its predecessor, the FL5 model in contrast gained widened rear doors and rear quarters instead of using a plastic add-on to achieve wider rear fenders.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine is carried over from the previous generation with incremental changes such as a revised turbocharger that features a more compact housing to improve the overall unit efficiency. The turbine itself has had both its blade count and shape optimized to boost power and improve airflow.
Designer: Dai Hara
Assembly: Yorii (Japan)
Years of production: 2022—
Length: 4,595 mm
Width: 1890 mm
Height: 1405 mm
Engine: 4 cylinders; 1996 cc
Power: 315 HP
Max speed: 270 km/h
Weight: 1430 kg
