The 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition recently set a new speed record of 2 minutes and 23.993 seconds at the Suzuka Circuit in Japan. The Suzuka Circuit is known as a favorite of both fans and drivers worldwide for its 3.6-mile, figure-8 configuration.

The Type R Limited Edition, driven by Takuya Izawa, set its record-breaking lap during its final performance evaluations in February. The vehicle was a development car with no modifications or performance enhancements and built to final European production specifications.

“The Type R Limited Edition reflects Honda’s dedication to refining the essence and driving pleasure of Type R as a sports car and exceeding the expectations of our customers,” said Civic Type R Project Leader Hideki Kakinuma. “The engineering team and I embraced a racing spirit that has been passed down for generations, and it’s this strong passion that’s driving the evolution of the Civic Type R towards becoming the ideal sports car.”
2021 Honda Civic Type R: Built For Speed

Although it is built for the track, the 2021 Type R Limited Edition is the ultimate street-legal Honda car for the U.S. market. Under the hood is the track-proven 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo. The engine, mated to a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, delivers 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft. of torque to the front wheels.

A dual-axis strut suspension helps reduce torque steer and maximum handli...