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The FK2 Civic Type R is powered by the K20C1 Direct Fuel Injection turbocharged Inline-four engine with Earth Dreams Technology, having a power output of at 6,500 rpm and maximum torque of at 2,500–4,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with a factory equipped plate-style limited-slip differential. Honda claimed that the Type R can accelerate from 0– in 5.7 seconds. The engine is manufactured at Honda's Anna Engine Plant in Ohio before being exported to the UK.