1997
Honda Civic Type R (EK9)
The EK9 Civic Type R was the first Civic to wear the legendary red badge, powered by the B16B — the highest-revving naturally aspirated production engine of its day at 185 hp from 1.6 litres.
Hot Hatch
Shared Parts
Honda B-Series VTEC Engine
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
NGK BKR6E Spark Plug
NGK Spark Plugs Co., Ltd.
NGK Iridium IX BKR6EIX
NGK Spark Plugs Co., Ltd.
Recaro Sportster CS Racing Seat
Recaro Automotive Seating GmbH
Honda B-Series VTEC Engine (B16B / B18C)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Honda K20A VTEC 2.0L I4
Honda Motor Company
Rays Volk Racing TE37 Wheels
Rays Engineering
Ferodo DS3000 Racing Brake Pads
Ferodo (Federal-Mogul / Tenneco)
Yokohama Advan Neova AD09
Yokohama Rubber Company
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.6L DOHC VTEC Inline-4 (B16B) |
| Displacement | 1,595 cc |
| Horsepower | 185 hp @ 8,200 rpm |
| Torque | 162 Nm @ 7,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Close-Ratio Manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline (Premium) |
| Fuel Economy | 9.5 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 6.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h |
| Length | 4,180 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,360 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,050 kg |
| MSRP Range | ¥1,700,000 (Japan 1997) |