For a dragster, one team made a continuously variable type of this; in cars they come in automatic & manual
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similar to the modern roller-type CVT (such as Nissan's Extroid unit),... [DOC] [TLE] 2016 Honda Civic | car review @ Top Speed [PAR] Feb 4, 2016 ... Every 2016 Civic model comes with standard LED daytime running lights ..... 
Civic EX-L Sedan 1.5 L Turbo w/Honda Sensing PZEV, CVT, $24,700, 31/42/35 
... the car and they released a pretty cool walkaround of the new sedan.