Engineering Honda Civic Type R's engine

The devil's in the details.

The Honda Civic Type R is one of the very few hardcore hot hatches with only two driving wheels on the market today. Many competitors like the Ford Focus RS and Volkswagen Golf R are relying on all-wheel-drive systems, but they do not necessarily make better performance vehicles. After all, a good sports car has a good engine. And the Type R is not just among the leaders when it comes to the motor, but it's probably setting the standards in this segment.

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Civic Type R is all about setting records:

First of all, the K20C1 engine features a smart architecture using an aluminum cylinder block and cylinder head. The exhaust manifold is integrated within the head – a solution that saves weight, helps with turbo response, and improves the emissions. The engine also uses the same technology to cool the pistons as Honda's Formula 1 engines.

The 2.0-liter unit features a traditional design with low-inertia dual overhead camshafts driven by a chain, which is designed to last for the entire life of the engine, according to Honda, so it's not supposed to require any maintenance. Oh, and did you know the exhaust valves are actually filled with sodium to help keep them cool.

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Of course, it's a direct injection engine and Honda says this method of fuel delivery. That's combined with smaller spark plugs for combustion in the combustion chamber.

Sounds interesting, does not it? Make sure to watch the other secrets of the Honda's 2.0-liter turbo engine.