Honda’s Flagship Track-Ready Hot Hatch at Performance Honda – Serving Fairfield, OH
The 2026 Honda Civic Type R is the factory-tuned flagship of the Civic lineup – a front-wheel-drive hot hatch engineered at Honda R&D and benchmarked on the Nurburgring. A 315-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter VTEC® Turbo, rev-matched 6-speed manual transmission, three-mode Adaptive Damper System, four-piston Brembo® front brakes, and an aggressive functional aero package set Type R well above the Civic Si and the standard Civic Hatchback. Serving enthusiast drivers across Cincinnati, Dayton, West Chester, Mason, and the surrounding Greater Cincinnati area.
Key Performance
- 315 HP 2.0L VTEC® Turbo:
- Hand-assembled high-output 2.0-liter DOHC VTEC® Turbo produces 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque – the most powerful production Honda ever sold in North America.
- 6-Speed Manual with Rev-Match:
- Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission only – no automatic option – with a short-throw aluminum shift knob, low-friction shift linkage, and automatic rev-matching that can be switched off.
- Adaptive Damper System:
- Three-chamber Adaptive Damper System with Comfort, Sport, and +R drive modes that re-map throttle, steering weight, damper firmness, and rev-match behavior for the street or the track.
- Brembo® Front Brakes & Dual-Axis Suspension:
- Four-piston Brembo® front calipers on 13.8-inch two-piece rotors, dual-axis front strut suspension to reduce torque steer, and a helical limited-slip front differential for composed high-power corner exits.
Track-Ready Equipment
- Functional Aerodynamics:
- Front splitter, widened fenders, side skirts, rear diffuser with triple center exhaust, and a large rear wing generate real downforce – not just styling – over the Civic Si and Civic Hatchback body.
- 19-in. Forged-Style Wheels & Michelin Pilot Sport:
- Matte-black 19-inch wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer performance tires purpose-built for the Type R chassis.
- Honda LogR™ Performance Data Logger:
- Built-in LogR™ telemetry – lap timer, 0-60 / quarter-mile, G-force monitor, brake/throttle traces, and oil/coolant gauges – viewable on the 10.2-inch digital driver display and 9-inch Google built-in touchscreen.
- Type R Sport Seats & Cabin:
- Deep-bolstered red suede-style sport seats with high side support, red seat belts, red carpet, aluminum pedals, Type R serial-number plaque, and Honda Sensing® standard (CMBS, RDM, ACC, LKAS).
Civic Type R vs. Civic Si and Civic Hatchback
- vs. Civic Si: Si is a 200-hp sport sedan on the 1.5L turbo; Type R is a 315-hp hot hatch on a purpose-built 2.0L turbo with Brembo brakes, adaptive dampers, functional aero, and LogR telemetry.
- vs. Civic Hatchback (Sport/Sport Touring): Shares the 5-door body shell only – Type R uses a widened track, unique bumpers and fenders, track-tuned chassis, and summer tires rather than comfort-biased all-seasons.
- Hot-Hatch Practicality: Retains the 5-door Civic hatch layout and a 60/40-split folding rear bench, so the Type R is a usable daily driver despite its track-focused hardware.
Performance Honda Fairfield – Your Local Enthusiast & Type R Dealer Serving Fairfield, OH
Located conveniently in Fairfield, Performance Honda Fairfield proudly serves Type R enthusiasts throughout the Greater Cincinnati area, including:
Northern Cincinnati
- Fairfield
- Middletown
- Hamilton
- Miamisburg
Cincinnati Metro
- West Chester
- Liberty Township
- Sharonville
- Blue Ash
Dayton Area
- Miamisburg
- Franklin
- Springboro
- Centerville
Visit Our Dealership
Address: 5760 Dixie Hwy, Fairfield, OH 45014
Phone: (513) 995-4260
Civic Type R allocation is limited and usually pre-sold. Visit Performance Honda to get on the Type R list, arrange a test drive, or compare the Type R to the Civic Si in person.
