BSC 1/64 Honda Civic FD2R Playboy Livery

Honda Civic FD2R Playboy Livery

The Honda Civic FD2R holds a unique and revered position in the Type R pantheon, representing the last truly naturally aspirated sedan chassis to wear the iconic red badge. Exclusive to the Japanese Domestic Market, this aggressive eighth-generation Civic eschewed the hatchback form factor of its European counterpart, opting instead for a rigid, four-door platform meticulously engineered for track performance. At its heart lay the venerable K20A engine, delivering peak power close to a stratospheric 8,000 RPM, renowned not just for its output but for the sharp, visceral feedback and intoxicating mechanical wail that defined Honda’s high-revving philosophy. Paired with a close-ratio six-speed manual gearbox and serious braking hardware, the FD2R was designed with zero compromise, evidenced by its striking visual presence: a heavily sculpted body kit, functional aerodynamics, and the unmistakable, towering rear wing that signaled its intent. For enthusiasts who prize raw, unfiltered communication between driver and machine, the FD2R remains the quintessential expression of Honda’s street-legal racing legacy before the inevitable shift toward turbocharging.