Civic Type R loads of fun, especially on track.
Civic Type R now available in U.S. showrooms -- for the first time.
Five previous generations of Type R have been available in other markets since 1997.
Torque steer barely a problem for this front-wheel driver.
"Come hither," whispers bordello-red interior.
Faux carbon-fiber accents used effectively inside.
Turbocharged 2.0L VTEC 4-cyl. delivers 306 hp.
Dual-axis strut front suspension designed to mitigate torque steer.
Type R is first factory-built Honda for U.S. with red badge.
Type R offered with rev-matching manual transmission for first time.
Startup triggers sequential lighting in gauge cluster, like at dragstrip.