Bad news! After just three years on sale, the FL5-generation Honda Civic Type R—the hot-hatch GOAT—is being killed off in the UK and Europe. Good news! It’s going out in a blaze of turbocharged, bewinged, Championship White glory.
A limited blaze, of course. Because Honda is only making 40 of these very final Ultimate Edition cars. It gets Honda’s classic white paint and a series of red accents and decals, including a go-faster pinstripe on the hood and a staggered motif along the sides.
There’s more carbon detailing on the rear wing, the doorstep trim, and the center console, while the cabin gets additional lighting for the cupholder and foot wells. A Type R logo now also projects onto the ground when the doors are opened. Nice.
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Honda will throw in a celebratory gift box as part of the deal, too. It contains a carbon key ring, custom floor mats, and a bespoke car cover.
The core internals remain the same, which means a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot sending 324hp and 420Nm of torque to the front wheels via a manual gearbox. That’s 0-100kph in 5.4sec before maxing out at 275kph.
Good numbers, especially for a hot hatch. It’s also worth remembering the FL5 has broken numerous front-wheel-drive lap records during its reign, most notably at Suzuka and that really big track in Germany.
Honda’s European strategy and product boss Hannah Swift said: “As we say farewell to a true icon of the Honda automobile lineup in Europe, we thought it was fitting to give the Civic Type R the ultimate send-off with this special edition model offering our customers a unique opportunity to celebrate its legacy.
“The industry is changing, and our model range is having to evolve with it in accordance with European legislation. However, Type R has always been Honda’s ultimate expression of our passion for driving excitement, and we look forward to celebrating its heritage in the weeks and months ahead.”
More photos of the Honda Civic Type R Ultimate Edition:
NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made.
