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Honda Civic Type R in Forza Horizon: Every Generation From EK9 to FL5

The Honda Civic Type R is the single most consistently represented hot hatch in the Forza Horizon series. With Forza Horizon 6 launching on 2026-05-19, Playground Games has confirmed six Civic Type R generations on the official forza.net car list — including the FL5 making its Forza Horizon debut. This page profiles every Type R generation across real-world manufacturer specs and verified in-game Forza Horizon 5 data, with FH6 stats marked (unconfirmed) until launch.

Key Facts

Field	Value
EK9 full name	1997 Honda Civic Type R (EK9)
EK9 engine	B16B 1.6L NA i-VTEC I4
EK9 real power	185 PS (136 kW / 182 hp) at 8,200 rpm
EK9 real torque	160 N·m at 7,500 rpm
EK9 real weight	1,050–1,070 kg
EK9 drivetrain	FWD
EK9 production years	1997–2000
EK9 FH5 PI / Class	553 / C
EK9 FH5 top speed	243.0 kph
EK9 FH5 0–97 kph	5.714 s
EK9 FH5 price	25,000 Cr
EP3 full name	2004 Honda Civic Type R (EP3)
EP3 engine	K20A2 2.0L NA i-VTEC I4
EP3 real power	200 PS export / 215 PS JDM (K20A)
EP3 real torque	193 N·m (export)
EP3 real weight	1,190–1,205 kg
EP3 drivetrain	FWD
EP3 production years	2001–2005
EP3 FH5 PI / Class	600 / C
EP3 FH5 top speed	242.5 kph
EP3 FH5 0–97 kph	6.200 s
EP3 FH5 price	25,000 Cr
FD2 full name	2007 Honda Civic Type R (FD2, JDM sedan)
FD2 engine	K20A 2.0L NA i-VTEC I4
FD2 real power	225 PS (165 kW / 222 hp) at 8,000 rpm
FD2 real torque	215 N·m at 6,100 rpm
FD2 real weight	1,255–1,270 kg
FD2 drivetrain	FWD
FD2 production years	2007–2011
2007 FH5 PI / Class	574 / C
2007 FH5 top speed	230.7 kph
2007 FH5 0–97 kph	6.315 s
2007 FH5 price	20,000 Cr
FK2 full name	2015/2016 Honda Civic Type R (FK2)
FK2 engine	K20C1 2.0L turbo VTEC I4
FK2 real power	310 PS (228 kW / 306 hp) at 6,500 rpm
FK2 real torque	400 N·m at 2,500–4,500 rpm
FK2 real weight	1,380 kg
FK2 drivetrain	FWD
FK2 production years	2015–2017
FK2 Nürburgring	7:50.63 (May 2014, FWD record at the time)
FK2 FH5 PI / Class	699 / B
FK2 FH5 top speed	286.9 kph
FK2 FH5 0–97 kph	5.533 s
FK2 FH5 price	38,000 Cr
FK8 full name	2018 Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
FK8 engine	K20C1 2.0L turbo VTEC I4
FK8 real power	310–320 PS (228–235 kW)
FK8 real torque	400 N·m
FK8 real weight	1,380–1,390 kg
FK8 drivetrain	FWD
FK8 production years	2017–2021
FK8 Nürburgring	7:43.80 (April 2017, ~7 s faster than FK2)
FK8 FH5 PI / Class	727 / B
FK8 FH5 top speed	298.0 kph
FK8 FH5 0–97 kph	4.928 s
FK8 FH5 price	59,000 Cr
FL5 full name	2023 Honda Civic Type R (FL5)
FL5 engine	K20C1 2.0L turbo VTEC I4
FL5 real power	330 PS (243 kW / 325 hp) JDM/EU; 320 hp North America
FL5 real torque	400 N·m
FL5 real weight	1,430 kg
FL5 drivetrain	FWD
FL5 production years	2022–present
FL5 Nürburgring	7:44.881 (April 2023, reclaimed FWD record)
FL5 Forza debut	Forza Horizon 6 (2026-05-19)
FL5 FH6 PI	(unconfirmed)
FL5 FH6 Class	A per forza.net — exact PI TBD (unconfirmed)
FH6 release date	2026-05-19
FH6 confirmed Type R years	1997, 2004, 2007, 2015, 2018, 2023

Every Civic Type R Generation in Forza at a Glance

The Civic Type R nameplate spans seven chassis codes from 1997 to today. Forza Horizon 6 has officially confirmed six of them on the forza.net car list — every generation except the European-only FN2 hatch (the 2007 entry is widely interpreted as the FN2 by body style, while real-world Japan got the FD2 sedan).

Generation	Years	Chassis	Engine	Power	Drivetrain	In Forza Horizon?
EK9	1997–2000	Hatch	B16B 1.6L NA	185 PS	FWD	FH5, FH6
EP3	2001–2005	Hatch	K20A/K20A2 2.0L NA	200–215 PS	FWD	FH5 (as 2004), FH6
FD2 / FN2	2007–2011	Sedan (JDM) / Hatch (EU)	K20A / K20Z4 2.0L NA	201–225 PS	FWD	FH5, FH6 (as 2007)
FK2	2015–2017	Hatch	K20C1 2.0L turbo	310 PS	FWD	FH5 (as 2016), FH6 (as 2015)
FK8	2017–2021	Hatch	K20C1 2.0L turbo	310–320 PS	FWD	FH5, FH6 (as 2018)
FL5	2022–present	Hatch	K20C1 2.0L turbo	320–330 PS	FWD	FH6 only (debut)

The FL5 is the headline Type R news for Forza Horizon 6 — it was not in FH5 at launch and only joins the Forza Horizon roster with FH6 on 2026-05-19.

Real-World Specs: From B16B to K20C1 Turbo

The defining Civic Type R story is a switch from naturally-aspirated, high-revving B and K series fours to the turbocharged K20C1 — and a steady climb up the Nürburgring leaderboard.

The EK9 (1997) started it all with the B16B 1,595 cc i-VTEC. At 185 PS at 8,200 rpm and 160 N·m at 7,500 rpm from a car weighing just 1,050–1,070 kg, it remains the lightest factory Type R ever sold. Hand-ported intake ports, a helical LSD, and Recaro seats defined the formula. The EP3 (2001–2005) moved to the K20 platform — JDM buyers got the K20A at 215 PS, while UK and European markets received the K20A2 at 200 PS with a softer cam profile, in a 1,190–1,205 kg shell.

Honda then split the range: Japan got the FD2 sedan (2007–2011) with the K20A at 225 PS at 8,000 rpm and 215 N·m at 6,100 rpm in a 1,255–1,270 kg body — the final naturally aspirated Type R and the only generation to wear a sedan shape. Europe received the FN2 hatch with the K20Z4 at 201 PS.

The turbo era arrived with the FK2 (2015–2017), the first turbocharged production Type R. The K20C1 1,996 cc produced 310 PS at 6,500 rpm and 400 N·m from 2,500 to 4,500 rpm in a 1,380 kg car — a very different character from the screaming NA engines before it. The FK2 set a 7:50.63 Nürburgring lap in May 2014, claiming the FWD production-car record at the time. The FK8 (2017–2021) iterated the same K20C1 architecture with a refined chassis, producing 310–320 PS, and pushed the Nordschleife FWD record to 7:43.80 in April 2017.

The current FL5 (2022–present) raises output to 330 PS (243 kW) in JDM and European trim — 320 hp in North America — at the same 400 N·m and 1,430 kg kerb weight. It reclaimed the FWD Nürburgring record at 7:44.881 in April 2023 on the post-2019 27.74-km layout.

Forza Horizon 5 In-Game Stats (Verified)

These are the verified stock FH5 numbers from Kudosprime’s car database — the same dataset Forza tuners use. They are the most reliable predictor of how each Type R will behave in Forza Horizon 6 at launch on 2026-05-19. FH6 stats are not yet published and are marked (unconfirmed).

Stat	1997 EK9	2004 EP3	2007 FN2	2016 FK2	2018 FK8
PI / Class	553 / C	600 / C	574 / C	699 / B	727 / B
Power	136 kW	158 kW	148 kW	228 kW	228 kW
Weight	1,090 kg	1,190 kg	1,345 kg	1,382 kg	1,414 kg
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Top speed	243.0 kph	242.5 kph	230.7 kph	286.9 kph	298.0 kph
0–97 kph	5.71 s	6.20 s	6.32 s	5.53 s	4.93 s
0–161 kph	17.52 s	15.42 s	17.62 s	12.84 s	11.52 s
Lateral G	0.87	0.90	0.92	0.94	0.96
Speed rating	5.5	5.4	5.3	6.5	6.8
Handling	4.3	4.5	5.0	5.5	5.5
Acceleration	3.7	4.1	4.0	4.7	4.6
Launch	3.0	3.7	3.2	4.8	4.8
Braking	3.0	3.5	3.7	4.3	5.0
Offroad	5.1	5.5	5.5	5.1	4.6
Price	25,000 Cr	25,000 Cr	20,000 Cr	38,000 Cr	59,000 Cr

The progression through the generations is essentially linear: each car is heavier, more powerful, and faster than its predecessor. The turbo K20C1 generations — the FK2 and FK8 — make the most dramatic leap, jumping roughly 50 kph in top speed and a full PI class (C to B) over the naturally-aspirated cars. Lateral G creeps up from 0.87 on the EK9 to 0.96 on the FK8, reflecting improvements in tyre width and suspension geometry across the generations.

The 2023 FL5 is not in FH5. It makes its Forza Horizon debut in FH6, where forza.net lists it as Class A, but exact PI, top speed, and acceleration figures are (unconfirmed) until launch.

Which Type R Should You Pick in Forza Horizon?

All six confirmed FH6 generations are front-wheel drive, so the choice comes down to PI bracket, budget, and the kind of racing you want to do.

The EK9 (1997) is the cheapest and lightest Type R in FH5 at 25,000 Cr with a PI of 553 (C class). It is the best pick for retro-class events and budget builds, and the B16B’s high-revving NA character delivers the closest thing Forza has to a screaming Honda VTEC experience. The EP3 (2004) bridges the EK9 and FD2 era at PI 600 (C class) for the same 25,000 Cr, with the K20 platform’s higher tuning ceiling. The 2007 FN2 is the cheapest of all at just 20,000 Cr, but it is also the heaviest of the naturally-aspirated cars at 1,345 kg and posts the slowest top speed of the group at 230.7 kph — making it primarily a collector’s pick.

The turbo generations offer a different proposition. The FK2 (2015/2016) sits at PI 699 in B class stock, reaching 286.9 kph and running 0–97 kph in 5.53 s. It is the most balanced choice for B-class road racing and the more affordable entry point into the turbo Type R world at 38,000 Cr. The FK8 (2018) is the FH5 Type R king at PI 727 (B class), 298.0 kph, and a 4.93 s 0–97 sprint for 59,000 Cr. It held the Nürburgring FWD record at the time of FH5’s release and is the most capable stock car of the FH5 lineup.

For S1 and S2 tuning, the FK8 and — in FH6 — the FL5 are the natural choices. The K20C1 turbo platform tunes well above 500 hp in Forza, and the FK8/FL5’s wider track and aero package provide the best stock handling baseline to build from. The FL5 (2023) debuts in FH6 on 2026-05-19 listed as Class A on forza.net, placing it above the FK8 from the outset, though exact PI and performance figures remain (unconfirmed) until launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Honda Civic Type R generations are in Forza Horizon 6?

Six are confirmed on the official forza.net FH6 car list: 1997 (EK9), 2004 (EP3), 2007 (FN2), 2015 (FK2), 2018 (FK8), and 2023 (FL5). The 2023 FL5 is the headline new addition over FH5.

Is the 2023 Civic Type R (FL5) in Forza Horizon 5?

No. The FL5 was not in FH5 at any point. It makes its Forza Horizon debut in FH6 on 2026-05-19 and is listed as Class A on forza.net.

Which Civic Type R is fastest in Forza Horizon 5?

The 2018 FK8 is fastest — PI 727 (B class), 298.0 kph top speed, and 0–97 kph in 4.93 s. The FK2 is second at 286.9 kph and 5.53 s.

Is the Civic Type R FWD in Forza Horizon?

Yes. Every Civic Type R generation from the EK9 through the FL5 is front-wheel drive in real life and in every Forza Horizon entry.

What engine does the Civic Type R use across generations?

It depends on generation: the EK9 uses the 1.6L B16B naturally aspirated unit; the EP3, FD2, and FN2 use 2.0L K20-series naturally aspirated engines; and the FK2, FK8, and FL5 all use the 2.0L K20C1 turbo producing 310–330 PS.

What is the Civic Type R Nürburgring record?

The FK2 set a 7:50.63 FWD record in May 2014, the FK8 lowered it to 7:43.80 in April 2017, and the FL5 reclaimed the record at 7:44.881 in April 2023 on the post-2019 longer layout.

How much does the Civic Type R cost in Forza Horizon 5?

Stock prices range from 20,000 Cr (2007 FN2) and 25,000 Cr (1997 EK9 / 2004 EP3) up to 38,000 Cr (2016 FK2) and 59,000 Cr (2018 FK8).

Sources

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