K-series
K20C1
K20C1 VTEC Turbo (Earth Dreams)
Displacement
2.0L (1996 cc)
Configuration
Inline-4
Power
306-315 hp (228-235 kW) at 6500 rpm
Torque
295-310 lb-ft (400-420 N-m) at 2500-4000 rpm
Compression
9.8:1
Bore × Stroke
86.0 mm x 85.9 mm
Valvetrain
DOHC VTEC
Aspiration
Turbocharged (single turbo, Mitsubishi TD04)
Fuel System
Direct injection
OBD
OBD2
Redline
7000 rpm
Years
2015-present
Factory Fitment
Honda Civic Type R (FK2, FK8, FL5), Ariel Atom 4; Civic (FL5, 2023-2025); Civic (FK8); Civic (FK2)
Notes
The flagship turbocharged Type R engine and first Honda Type R engine built in the US (Anna, Ohio). Uses an 8 mm crankshaft offset from the bore centerline. Also supplied to the Ariel Atom 4.
Swaps using the K20C1
Guides mentioning the K20C1
Difficult
1-2 days
Civic Type R 5-Lug Brake and Suspension Conversion for the 1996-2000 Civic (EK)
Easy
15-30 minutes
Honda PGM-FI Fault Code Reading and ECU Reset (OBD0/OBD1/OBD2)
Expert
6-10 hours (excluding paint and parts lead time)
Honda Fit (GE8) JDM 11-Pin Folding, Heated Door Mirror Retrofit
Difficult
6-10 hours
Honda Prelude (4th Gen) Projector Headlight Retrofit
Difficult
4-6 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) LED Taillight and Rear Fog Light Retrofit
Difficult
3-4 hours
Honda Fit (GE8) HomeLink and Ambient Light Retrofit Using an Acura TSX Overhead Console
Moderate
4-6 hours (plus sealant cure time)
DIY Amber City Lights in Honda Headlight Housings
Difficult
3-5 hours
Diagnosing Dead ECT, CMP and Wideband O2 Signals After a K-Series Conversion Harness Swap