K24 in Misha Charoudin’s 315bhp, 800kg Nürburgring Civic build, a lightweight, carbon-chassis machine dubbed the “Honda Civic From Hell.”

When the original Honda K20 finally gave up, the replacement wasn’t another like-for-like rebuild. Instead, Misha Charoudin’s “Honda Civic From Hell” evolved into something even more focused on one thing: conquering the Nürburgring.

The move to a Honda K24 was all about usable performance. While the K20 is known for its screaming top end, the larger 2.4-litre K24 delivers the extra torque needed for the Nürburgring’s relentless uphill sections, stronger corner exits and a broader, more accessible powerband. It’s a setup chosen specifically to suit the demands of the Green Hell.

Built with KMS Kronenburg Engines, the new package produces a healthy 315bhp paired with a remarkably flat, linear torque curve. The engine features a reworked cylinder head with oversized intake valves, increasing airflow and fuel mixture delivery to help the K24 breathe harder across the rev range.

Reliability under Nürburgring punishment is just as critical as outright power, which is where AT Power’s lightweight integrated dry sump system comes in. The system continuously scavenges oil from the engine, preventing starvation under extreme loads, while integrated Spintric technology passively removes air from the returning oil before it reaches the tank. By reducing aeration and maintaining stable oil pressure, it provides the consistency needed for sustained track abuse.

Weight has been treated with the same obsession as engine development. Featuring a carbon fibre chassis and weighing around 800kg, comfortably under 900kg, the Civic follows a simple philosophy: every gram counts. Combined with 315bhp and that broad K24 torque delivery, the result is a brutally responsive machine that feels purpose-built for the Nordschleife.

But the numbers only tell part of the story. The soundtrack, the instant throttle response and the way the car delivers its power through an ultra-lightweight chassis explain why Misha calls it the “Honda Civic From Hell.”