Honda Civic Type-R specifications (EK9)
The Civic Type R was officially introduced in Japan in 1997, as an EK9-chassis hatchback, and shared many characteristics with the Integra Type R such as omission of sound deadening and other weight-reduction measures, a hand-ported B16B engine, front limited-slip differential, close ratio gearbox etc. The EK9 B16B engine boasted one of the highest power output per litre of all time for a NA engine at 185ps from a 1.6L sump.
FD2 Civic Type R (JDM) Spec | FN Civic Type R Spec | EP3 Civic Type R (JDM) Spec | EP3 Civic Type R (UK) Spec | EK9 Civic Type R Spec
| Model Type | E-EK9 |
| Transmission | 5MT |
| Layout | FF |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length / Width / Height (mm) | 4180 / 1695 / 1360 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,620 |
| Tread Front/Rear (mm) | 1480 / 1480 |
| Indoor size Length/Width/Height (mm) | 1705 / 1390 / 1115 |
| Weight (Kg) | 1,090 |
| Minimum Ground Clearance (mm) | 135 |
| Engine | |
| Engine type | B16B |
| Engine | Water cooled IL4 DOHC VTEC |
| Displacement (cc) | 1595 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 81.0 x 77.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 |
| Fuel System | PGM-FI |
| Horsepower (PS/rpm) | 185/8200 |
| Torque (Kgm/rpm) | 16.3/7500 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Gear Ratio | 5MT |
| 1st | 3.230 |
| 2nd | 2.105 |
| 3rd | 1.458 |
| 4th | 1.107 |
| 5th | 0.848 |
| Reverse | 3.000 |
| Final Gear Ratio | 4.400 |
| Suspension Front/Rear | Double Wishbone / Double Wishbone |
| Brake Front/Rear | Ventilated Discs / Discs |
| Tire Front | 195/55R15 |
| Tire Rear | 195/55R15 |
| Fuel Capacity (litre) | 45 |