Engine and specs Honda Civic 2018 Type R Engine fitted into this vehicle is already known and it will be a 2.0 L, 4 cylinder with direct fuel injection, turbo-charging and VTEC variable valve timing. Maximum power should be close to 306 HP and 295 lb-ft of torque, which is found in the current Type R sold overseas, and all of that power will be November 1, 2018 2019 Honda Civic Type R Specifications & Features 1. 2018 Civic Type R Specifications & Features November 2, 2017 The Type R is the perfect hatchback for both the track and real life. Keep reading to learn more about the specifications and features of the 2018 Honda Civic Type R! 2018 Honda Civic Type R Specifications. The 2018 Honda Civic Type R comes with a 2.0-liter DOHC direct-injected VTEC Turbo® engine that boasts 306 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of Anti-lock brakes. ABS brakes automatically sense when a tire has stopped rotating under extreme braking, and will modulate the brake pressure to allow the tire to rotate. This increases the The 2018 Honda Civic Type R Type R 6MT Vehicle is equipped with a 12-speaker audio system and features a 7.0-inch, Colour, Touchscreen display with voice-activating capabilities for Audio, Phone UALl.