Honda Civic Type R Generations DRAG RACE

Civic Type R fans, this one’s for you!

We’ve got our hands on every generation of Civic Type R, and they’re about to face off over the quarter mile to see just how much the Type R has evolved since 2001!

Now of course, it should come as no surprise that the older editions come at a disadvantage when it comes to power output. If you take a look at the original EP3, it comes with a 2-litre naturally-aspirated engine (with VTEC!) that can produce 200hp and 196Nm of torque. In comparison, the all-new FL5 comes with a 2-litre turbo petrol engine that can produce 320hp and 420Nm!

But of course, don’t forget that they’re all on a level playing field in that they’re all FWD, and they’re all manuals! The question is, will the new FL5 prove to be worth its eye-watering £47,000 price tag?

There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[arronhorwood]

I own a 2003 EP3 Type R. In terms of pace, it just doesn’t compete anymore, but for a little b road source of enjoyment on a sunny day it’s never lost it’s fun factor.

[Thaivyaj]

Just missing the first gen EK9, would’ve loved to see that in this as well.

[sirs]

I own the 2016 fk2 😊 feeling extra happy it's the best ❤️ mapped to 370hp and 500nm

[Grover]

16 grand for a brand new hot hatch?
Those were the days. 😭

[arunanilkumar]

Huge improvement Mat the way you drive manual cars. Nailed it buddy

[ArchdukeFloyd]

happy to see so many people praising the EP3, that’s my favorite Civic ever

[KurisuKun]

The UFO will forever remain the coolest and best looking Civic. Timeless.

[odaneforrester]

Shame you didn't have the EK9 & FD2 to really make it every Civic Type R ever made

[RandomVideosFirst]

EP3 was what started my interest in cars 22 years ago, owned it for a good 6 years such a joy to drive god I miss that car

[HackebeilHarry]

As cars get heavier with every new model, an additional power/weight info within your comparison slide would be great in the future. thx

[ghostrider-beek]

Had an Ep3 for about 10 years, as my winter daily driver. Sad to have to part ways but rust was taking hold and the prices for these was climbing.

[zaffirahmed]

Please make more races like this in which you keep going even after the 1/2 mile. Loved it.

[ironicchungles]

I’d love to see every MX-5 generation, it’d be interesting since they haven’t changed too much since the original

[futureepix]

Fk8 is definitely my personal favorite

[-DC-]

FK2 all the way drove one for 6 years and 100k one of the best car's I've ever owned, The entire ownership experience was fabulous.

[Knackebrot]

Honestly I'm a big fan of the FN2 (spaceship one). i love the styling and the fact that it's the last 3-door civic type r and naturally aspirated. That plus that it's not that heavy makes it my pick despite the outright speed disadvantage.

[ChopStickZero]

I love it when you guys do the top speed runs passing 1/2mile, its very interesting, wish youd always do it !

[alastair]

I had an EP3 exactly like that one, what a great car. I was 20 when I got it, had it for 3 years and still miss it to this day. I’ll never forget the sadness I felt trading it in 🤣🤣 usually you are excited getting a new car. Not that day. I have an FK2 black edition now and have zero plans on ever getting rid of it. So much fun.

[TheMrChugger]

I love my FK2, and this video makes me not regret my choice for getting it and not waiting for the newer ones - I way prefer the style and look of the FK2, so to see it perform fairly evenly with the two newer models, makes me happy

[spainter]

Contrary to Mat's opinion, I think the Fn2 has aged the best! Sharp looking thing for an ~18 year old design, without any of the fussiness of it's successors. The EP3 is iconic and brilliant, but it looks like a van.