Honda Civic Type-R vs CBR 1000RR Honda Fireblade

World Superbike leader James Toseland gives Tiff Needell a run for his money when they race the CBR 1000RR Honda Fireblade against the brand new Honda Civic Type R.

2008 Honda Civic Type R

The Honda Civic makes a welcome return in the shape of the Type R. Watch the full review.

2008 Honda Accord

The 2008 Honda Accord reprise front-wheel drive and offer four- and six-cylinder engines. The four-cylinder will stay at around 170 horsepower. The V-6 likely will grow to 3.2 liters from 3.0 and probably will add to the 2007 version's 244 horsepower, if only to stay abreast of V-6s in newer competitors such as the Nissan Altima (270 horsepower) and Toyota Camry (268). Expect fuel economy with either engine to improve slightly.

2008 Mugen Civic RR

The Mugen-tuned four-cylinder motor produces 240 hp and 160 lb-ft of torque, up from 225 hp and 158.5 lb-ft.

Curb weight drops 22 pounds thanks to the addition of lightweight body parts like the carbon front bumper, hood and rear spoiler. The rear bumper gets a F1-style LED center-mounted fog light, but it’s the huge twin-exit exhaust system that will grab all the attention.

Mugen has also retuned the suspension and upgraded the braking system to match the added performance, no doubt making this one the fastest and best driving front- wheel-drive cars in the world.