Honda has built some truly desirable fast cars over the years.

Honda has long been known for its ability to build vehicles that are reliable, easy to drive, comfortable and relatively inexpensive to maintain. Often well-equipped, upscale, roomy, and efficient, mainstream Honda vehicles are typically designed to satisfy the needs of consumers who are after a practical, functional car or SUV with an astonishing array of personalization options.

But as we've seen throughout its history, Honda does have the capability if, and when the need arises, to build incredible machines that are equally suited to weekends away as well as the track. Below, we look at ten fast Hondas that will satisfy our need for speed.

The Honda Civic Si is a marvel of engineering. Not only does it deliver key comfort features that are very usable for everyday driving, but it provides outstanding performance and a dynamic driving experience reserved for exotic sports cars.

Its turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder generates 200 horsepower for a 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 137 mph.

Innovative for its time, the Honda CRX was famous for its sharp response as well as light, lively handling, which allows for a lot of fun on twisty roads. The primary feature contributing to this is the CR-X's compact, double wishbone suspension system, which ensures the 3-door hatchback maintains better stability on the road.

Beyond its impressively smooth and comfortable ride, the CRX Si had plenty of power for this lightweight sports car. Courtesy of Honda's novel VTEC variable valve timing technology, the 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine puts out 108 horsepower, which is enough to accelerate the Si from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 126 mph.

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The Honda Accord isn't often typically associated with performance, but the EX-L Coupe feels and drives like a true sports car right from the word go with its sporty and refined exterior design, responsive engine, and driving precision.

Power for the Accord EX-L V6 comes from a 278-horsepower iVTEC 3.5-liter V6 that can be mated to either a quick-responding six-speed automatic transmission or a manual option. The Accord EX-L Coupe's top speed is a respectable 138 mph.

Its reign may have been short-lived, but the Honda Accord Type R left an impression that will not be forgotten in a hurry. On sale from 1998 to 2002 in the European markets, the Accord Type R featured a bevy of advanced engineering goodies. At the heart of these technologies is a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder DOHC H22A7 that generates 209 horsepower of the high-revving variety while also reaching 60 mph in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 142 mph.

The well-tuned combination of a strengthened chassis and a stiffer suspension vs. the regular Accord made the Type R a stunningly precise machine with outstanding handling and excellent ride quality.

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As far as performance goes, the fifth-generation Honda Prelude is one sports car that takes its calling seriously. The vehicle packs a lot of attitude in a sporty design matched with exceptional precision and driver engagement, making it a joy to drive even during the daily commute.

Under the hood is a 2.2-liter VTEC inline four that can rapidly unleash 195-200 horsepower with a press of the accelerator. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph takes 6.6 seconds; the top speed is 148 mph.

Widely considered to be one of the best sports cars of its era as well as the very best front-wheel-drive cars anywhere in the world, the Honda Integra Type R (Acura Integra Type R in the U.S. market) is a favorite with sports car enthusiasts, brand loyalists, and collectors alike.

Produced between 1995 and 2001, the vehicle features a 1.8-liter, DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine that's good for 195 horsepower, a zero to 60 time of 6.5 seconds, and a top speed of 148 mph.

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This cool, pulse-raising open-top sports car is as fun to drive on the tight, twisty paths of the great outdoors as it is easy on the eyes. The S2000 fuses remarkable driving dynamics with exquisite design and unrivaled craftsmanship, delivering a sports car that's as appropriate for a business commute as it is for the track.

In production from 2000 to 2009, this front-engine roadster provides effortless acceleration courtesy of a 2.2-liter VTEC four-cylinder engine making 240 horsepower that can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds.

With only 700 examples made for the U.S. market, the S2000 CR (Club Racer) falls into a rarified category of unique sports cars. That should tell you all you need to know about its street credentials.

The speedster features an array of aerodynamic enhancements, including a rear wing and front spoiler, as well as a specially tuned sport chassis comprising a firmer suspension with stiffer anti-roll bars for added stability and faster steering response. The improvement and deletion of certain features make the CR 99 pounds lighter than the standard S2000. Under the hood is a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 240 hp and can take the car to 160 mph.

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Since its introduction in 1997 (non-U.S. markets), the Honda Civic Type R has gone on to thrill ardent sports car enthusiasts and cosmopolitan travelers alike with its racing spirit and performance on both road and track. The vehicle, which began life as a 3-door hatchback, spans five generations — and counting — all combining technologies and driving dynamics that will satisfy all manner of users.

The latest version (available in the U.S.) of the hot hatch sports a turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 306 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. That's enough for a zero-to-60 sprint time of 5.4 seconds. So it responds nearly instinctively to driver demands. Such is the Type R's capabilities that it set a lap record for a front-wheel-drive production car at the Nürburgring, clocking a 7:43.8 lap time in 2017. Although this record was later smashed by the Renault Megane RS Trophy-R, it does highlight the performance-focused character of the Civic Type R.

Few cars can generate as much hype and excitement as the exotic Honda NSX. The first generation caused a sensation when it made its debut in 1990, owing to advanced aerodynamic styling and novel technologies that qualify it for the starting grid of circuits worldwide. With its F-16 fighter jet-inspired styling, plus an all-aluminum 3.0-liter V6 engine with VTEC, and a 5-speed manual transmission (the SportShift 4-speed automatic transmission was introduced in 1994), the NSX assured users of a driving experience unlike any other, delivering 270 hp and a top speed of 168 mph. The arrival of a larger 3.2-liter V6 engine in 1997 added to the allure, providing owners with even more thrills.

After it discontinued the original model in 2005, Honda began producing the second-generation NSX in 2016. Inspired by the most advanced visions of contemporary engineering, the new NSX is an evolved version with exceptionally aggressive styling, power, and functionality. The current NSX's outstanding performance is achieved by a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine that combines with three electric motors for a total system output of 573 horsepower and 476 pound-feet of torque. In addition, there's a nine-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as well as an all-wheel-drive system. The result is a lightning-quick acceleration from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and a maximum speed above 190 mph.

Monday Goma delights in writing about cars. He has written buyer's guides, car reviews, product reviews, etc., for a bunch of car dealership sites in the U.S. When not writing about cars, Monday can often be found either playing FIFA or researching new automotive technologies. Monday is married to a very devout, hardworking, strong-willed, and truly remarkable woman.