Type-R-Owners - Honda Civic Type-R (EK9)

The first Civic Type R was a very raw car indeed, rare too with only a handful escaping the Japanese shores to arrive here in the UK.

The EK9 was powered by an exclusively developed 1.6-litre DOHC VTEC B16B engine that made near on 185 horsepower at 8200rpm. The lightweight B16B engine featured a new valve system that allowed higher engine speeds, reduced engine friction, improved breathing, and an increased compression ratio.

Handling-wise the EK9 included increased body rigidity, reduced weight, hard tuned suspension, torque-sensitive helical LSD, sports tuned ABS, and Potenza RE010 tyres. Also, the EK9 was equipped with 5-lug alloy wheels, red RECARO seats, a MOMO SRS 368mm steering wheel, a titanium gear knob, and carbon type panel.

Specification	JDM
Engine
Engine Capacity & Type	1.6-litre (1595cc) 16v DOHC VTEC inline 4 (B16B)
Maximum Power	185ps (183bhp) @ 8200rpm
Maximum Torque	160Nm @ 7500rpm
Drive/Transmission
Drivetrain	FF
Transmission	5-speed manual
LSD	Yes
Brakes
Front	Ventilated disc
Rear	Solid disc
Additional Info	ABS
Wheels & Tyres
Wheels	15-inch 5-lug alloys
Tyres	Bridgestone Potenza RE010 (195/55 R15)
Dimensions & Weight
Length / Width / Height	4180mm / 1695mm / 1360mm
Wheelbase	2620mm
Weight	1090kg
Performance
Maximum Speed	Limited to 180kph (112mph)
Acceleration	0-60mph 6.4 seconds*

* Estimated performance.