Turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC Engine (Type R)

What’s the Benefit?

Sporting enthusiasts who demand the ultimate in acceleration performance will exult in this, the most powerful engine in a Honda-badged vehicle ever marketed in the U.S.

The Feature:

The second turbocharged engine to join the Honda line packs a variety of ingenious features to create a thundering torrent of power while tightly managing emissions.

• Along with the intercooled turbocharger, this EarthDreams^® Technology powerplant features direct injection, Variable Timing Control (VTC) on both camshafts and VTEC on the exhaust cam.
• The small-diameter turbine wheel helps minimize turbo lag and improve responsiveness.
• Horsepower peaks at a breathtaking 306 at 6500 rpm when using premium unleaded fuel.
• The torque peak of 295 lb-ft is achieved at a low 2500 rpm, and maintains until 4500 rpm for a sustained blast of thrust.
• Special sodium-filled exhaust valves help conduct heat away from the valve faces for greater dependability.
• Variable Timing Control (VTC) and exhaust-cam VTEC help to optimize exhaust-gas recirculation for exceptionally low emissions.