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In a world where twin-scroll and variable geometry turbos are increasingly common, the monoscroll turbo fitted to the Type R’s bespoke 2.0-litre seems outmoded.
To get round this, Honda has cunningly repurposed its VTEC variable valve timing and lift technology to increase the exhaust pressure at low rpm to reduce lag, and fitted an electronically controlled wastegate to manage induction pressure.
With aluminium pistons, aluminium rocker arms, forged conrods and a lightweight crankshaft, the result is an engine that loves to rev – even if the 7000rpm redline is not Honda’s loudest screamer.