Honda Civic Type R
The latest addition to the powerful four-cylinder car club is the fifth generation Honda Civic Type R. The new performance Civic looks like every JDM fan’s dream with numerous spoilers, scoops, and air vents all over the body. The aggressive design, great performance, and JDM appeal make this Civic a valuable and sought-after addition to the hot hatch class. For a long, Honda has resisted the temptation to turbocharge its performance engines, but now, the Type R has precisely that under the hood (via Car and Driver).
The 2.0-liter turbo four delivers 306 hp and can propel the nasty-looking Civic Type R to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds while it tops 170 mph. The acceleration times are somewhat slower than the competitors, and the reason for that is the fact that the Civic is front-wheel drive and not AWD as most other models in the class. On the other hand, the absence of heavy all-wheel-drive hardware makes Civic Type R a light and nimble car, which is something hardcore driving enthusiasts will appreciate.