Honda announces all new VTEC Turbo engine series

Based on a completely new engine structure and utilising its newly developed turbo systems, Honda has downsized its engines and produced a highly efficient 1.0-litre direct-injection, three-cyclinder turbo engine as well as a 1.5-litre direct injection, four-cylinder turbo engine. Both engines have low friction throughout and are able to achieve class-leading output and environmental performance.

On the other hand, the 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo engine is the first VTEC Turbo that will set foot on Europe, under the hood of the upcoming Civic Type R (above). A highly efficient and responsive engine, it will have an output in excess of 276bhp despite being EURO 6 compliant.

All three engines will be direct-injection petrol turbos, utilising variable valve motion technology such as Honda's refined VTEC technology. Together with Honda's 1.6-litre diesel engine and hybrid technology, these new turbo engines will be applied on a number of future global models, depending on local market requirements and vehicle characteristics.