The Honda Civic has a long-running reputation among the most respected automobiles. The Civic has been a favorite for decades thanks to its reliability and sensibility.
But Honda has a racing heritage, too, and sometimes you want to enjoy that. So let’s cut to the chase. Which Honda Civic is the fastest?
The Honda Civic Type R is Built for Speed
Even at a standstill, the muscular Honda Civic Type R is a mean-looking machine. The aerodynamic wing on the back of the Type R and center exhaust say, “Don’t mess with me!” This is the fastest Civic there is, but it isn’t available for sale. Not yet. For the first time ever, the Type R will go on sale in the States later this year.
Alongside it is another performance model, the Honda Civic Si. The specs for both of these cars demand respect.
Honda Civic Type R
Engine: Turbocharged 4-cylinder with direct-injection and dual VTC
Displacement: 2.0 L
0-60 MPH: 5 seconds (est.)
The Type R is expected to be more powerful than the 306 HP previous generation.
Honda Civic Si
Engine: Turbocharged 4-cylinder with direct-injection
Displacement: 1.5 L
Similar to the Type R, the new Civic Si is expected to be more powerful than the one that came before it, so you can guess that it will have somewhere between 200 and 300 horsepower. It’s no wonder these two cars are expected to be the fastest production Civics ever.
What’s the Fastest Honda Civic You Can Buy Right Now?
Deciding on which model you buy from Asheboro Honda will be determined by what power package you want your Honda Civic to be equipped with. Let’s run them down.
Honda Civic DX, LX*, EX
Engine: i-VTEC® 4-cylinder
Displacement: 2.0L
Horsepower: 158
Torque: 138 lb.-ft.
* (not manual or CVT models)
Combined with a lower, longer, and wider stance, the 2017 Civic is an agile and sporty solution to your need for speed. Fuel-saving technology ensures that the extra burst of speed won’t cost you extra trips to the pump, too.
And yet you can get an even more powerful Civic when you opt for the EX-T or top-level Touring trim. These models feature the same engine as the upcoming Civic Si, just without any of the sport tuning.
Honda Civic EX-T, Touring
Engine: Turbocharged 4-cylinder with direct injection
Displacement: 1.5L
Horsepower: 174
Torque: 162 lb.-ft.
It goes without saying that the best way to test the speed of a new Honda Civic is to take one for a test drive. And the best place to take a test drive is at Asheboro Honda. Choose from our excellent selection of new and pre-owned Honda Civic models.
If you want more information on the Civic Type R and the Civic Si, call or visit our showroom in Asheboro, North Carolina. We can keep you updated and let you know when those models are available. They’re sure to have limited availability, so act fast.
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