VTEC stands for "variable valve timing and lift electronic control." I guess Honda knew VTEC was easier to say than VVTALEC and it probably looks better as a sticker on the side of a car. VTEC allows for differing cam profiles, meaning different valve lift and duration, depending on the engine RPM. This video will dissect a Honda Civic Type R engine to show the ins and outs of how VTEC works. The Type R, unlike many previous performance Honda engines, only has VTEC on the exhaust side, with just

Did you know: Honda invented the VTEC engine? Do you know what VTEC stands for? 🚙 | Honda SA