Honda Civic Type-R model history (1997-2007)
1st Generation - EK9 Civic Type-R
August 1997: The EK9 Civic Type-R is launched in Japan. It is powered by
an exclusively-developed 1.6-liter DOHC VTEC B16B engine that makes 185 bhp
at 8,200 rpm. The lightweight B16B engine features a new valve system allowing
higher engine speeds, reduced engine friction, improved breathing, and increased
compression ratio. Main features of handling include increased body rigidity,
reduced weight, sports suspension, torque-sensitive helical LSD, sports-tuned
ABS, and Bridgestone Potenza RE010 tires.
(Source: www.worldcarfans.com)
2nd Generation EP3 Civic Type-R
October 2001: A Type-R version of the 7th generation Civic is announced.
It is built at Honda in the UK Manufacturing in Swindon, Wiltshire. The CTR – as
it becomes known by enthusiasts – is powered by a 2.0-liter i-VTEC
engine that produces 200 bhp. The Civic Type-R goes on to sell over 35,000
units and pick up numerous Hot Hatch of the Year awards.
(Source: www.conceptcarz.com)
3rd Generation FD2 Civic Type-R (Japan only)
The Japanese market Civic Type R (FD2) went on sale on the 30th March 2007.
For the first time the JDM Civic is sold as a four door sedan rather
than a three door hatchback. The new Japanese model's engine output is
higher than the European version's, with 222bhp (225 PS) being developed
at 8,400rpm and 159lb ft (215 NM) of torque peaking at 6,100rpm (versus
198bhp at 7,800rpm and 142lb ft at 5,600rpm for the European model).
Drive is fed through a close ratio six speed gearbox, and a limited slip
differential is fitted as standard. The front brake discs are fitted
with four pot Brembo calipers, and the car runs on 225/40 R18 Bridgestone
Potenza RE070 tyres. A Type R aero kit and trademark black and red bucket
seats complete the package.
Honda claims the body is 50% more rigid than the previous Japan-only Integra
Type R, and the new model features an independent rear suspension rather
than the torsion beam configuration used on the latest European Civic Type-R.
To save weight, aluminum is used extensively and bonded with adhesive instead
of welded. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org)
3rd Generation FN Civic Type-R
The European market Civic Type R is offered only as a three door hatch
back and uses a different chassis based on the Honda Fit. The rear suspension
formerly a double wishbone set up has been changed to a less complex
torsion beam axle. The drive train is largely the same as the out going
model offering 198 bhp at 7,800rpm and 142lb ft of torque at 5,600 rpm.
The new European Civic Type R has met with criticism from evo magazine
who complained that it falls short dynamically when compared to rivals
like the European market Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen Golf GTi particularly
in the areas of steering and chassis balance.
(Source: http://en.wikipedia.org)
