![]() The 7-spoke aluminium wheels were replaced with steel wheels which made it possible to price the vehicle cheaper than a regular Type R. Air conditioning, radio and power steering were removed, making the vehicle up to 30 kilograms lighter. In the interior the radio went from 1-DIN to 2-DIN and the panel for the air conditioning was changed.Ī more hardcore version was also available, called the Motorsports Base or Race Base version. In September 1998 there was facelift during which the front bumper and fender slightly changed, as well as the rear lights. In August 1997 the Type R was introduced and was available in 3 colors, namely Black, Silver and the famous Championship White. On the exterior, the difference with a regular Civic were different bumpers, a rear spoiler and lightweight 15″ wheels. And a red Honda badge was used on the front and the rear of the vehicle. ![]() Type R logo’s were used around the vehicle, for example on the centre console, on the floor mats and on the side of the car. Furthermore, a lot of sound deadening was removed to reduce the weight. In the interior, a racing atmosphere was created by using red bucket seats, red door cards, a titanium shift knob and a Momo steering wheel. The engine produces its maximum power at a 8,400 rpm and is equipped with Honda’s VTEC technology which is working as of 5,800 rpm. That differential was necessary, because the front wheels received 185 horsepower from the 1.6 liter B16B engine with the vehicle only weighing in at 1070 kilogram. As such, the car featured many race inspired features such as a seam welded chassis, close ratio 5-speed manual transmission and a limited slip differential. Honda’s idea about the car was that it should be a car that is usable everyday and on track. The Civic EK9 (6th generation) was the first Civic to receive the Type R badge.
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