The Honda Civic Type R is a very high powered and strong performing, new version of the Honda Civic. Civic Type R continues to become a popular automobile alternative to the much more expensive cars in the world today.
Honda Civic Type R version was first introduced and manufactured in Tokyo, Japan in 1997. It has a chassis EK9 type hatchback and shares some physical features of the Integra Type R and has an improved sound omission and reduction of weight principles. The Honda Civic Type R has a B16B type engine, close ratio gearbox, limited slip system differential on the front and an improved rigidity of the chassis as among its many improved features.
Since then the Honda Civic Type R become a popular Civic model, although it is only marketed then in Japan, the next generation Honda Civic Type R vehicles was able to penetrate the international market. Introduced in 2001 by Honda, the 2nd Generation Honda Civic Type R features a strong 200 horsepower, 2.0 L i-VTEC type of engine, close transmission ratios and an upgrade of the breaking system.
As the sales of the Honda Civic Type R increases over the years, Honda was able to market the 3rd generation Honda Civic Type R model on March 30, 2007. For the Japanese market version the Honda Civic Type R now becomes a four door type sedan rather than the old three door version of a hatchback. The Japanese Honda Civic Type R possessed a powerful 225 horsepower and about 8,400 rpm peaking.
The features and the dependability of Civic Type R cars are more than enough to generate interest from car aficionados around the world. Honda Civic Type R will play a major role in the automobile industry for many ears to come.
Honda Civic Type R, 1st Generation, 1997-2000
Honda Civic Type R 1997-2000
Engine: 1595 cc
Power: 185 HP @ 8200 rpm
Torque: 158 Nm @ 7500 rpm
0-100 km/h: 6,7 sec
Top speed: 232 km/h
Gearbox: 5-Speed MT
Weight: 1090 kg
Wheels: 15"
Honda Civic Type R, 2nd Generation, 2001-2007
Honda Civic Type R 2001-2007
Engine: 1998 cc
Power: 200 HP @ 7400 rpm
Torque: 193 Nm @ 6000 rpm
0-100 km/h: 6,8 sec
Top speed: 235 km/h
Gearbox: 6-Speed MT
Weight: 1210 kg
Wheels: 17"
Honda Civic Type R, 3rd Generation, 2007 Japan
Honda Civic Type R 2007 Japan
Engine: 1998 cc
Power: 225 HP @ 8000 rpm
Torque: 215 Nm @ 6100 rpm
0-100 km/h: 6,0 sec
Top speed: 241 km/h
Gearbox: 6-Speed MT
Weight: 1270 kg
Wheels: 18"
Honda Civic Type R, 3rd Generation, 2007 Europe
Honda Civic Type R 2007 Europe
Engine: 1998 cc
Power: 201 HP @ 7800 rpm
Torque: 193 Nm @ 5600 rpm
0-100 km/h: 6,6 sec
Top speed: 235 km/h
Gearbox: 6-Speed MT
Weight: 1338 kg
Wheels: 18"