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1997-2000 Honda Civic Type R EK9 — Complete Factory Specification

1997-2000 Honda Civic Type R EK9 — Complete Factory Specification See the specs panel or maintenance table below for complete factory data.

Honda Civic Type R EK9
US Import Legal
Honda Civic Type R
EK9 (1997-2000)
Power
185 PS (182 HP) @ 8,200 rpm / ~180 HP measured on rolling dyno (actual)
0-60
6.8 seconds
Top Speed
220 km/h (137 mph)
Weight
1,100 kg (2,425 lb) — lightest modern Civic Type R ever
Current Market Value
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🇺🇸 US Import Information

This vehicle is currently legal to import to the United States under the 25-year exemption rule. Vehicles manufactured in 1997 or earlier may be imported without DOT/EPA modifications.

Honda Civic Type R (EK9)
Technical Specifications - 6th gen Civic (EK chassis), 3-door hatchback
Variants:
EK9 Type R (1997-1998)
EK9 Type R (1999-2000, minor revisions)
EK9 Type R Motor Sports (1998, 100 units, for racing homologation)
EK9 Type R X (2000, final year, limited)
Engine Specifications
B16B - Inline-4 naturally aspirated DOHC 16-valve VTEC
Engine CodeB16B
TypeInline-4 naturally aspirated DOHC 16-valve VTEC
Displacement1,595 cc (97.3 cu in)
Bore × Stroke81.0 mm × 77.4 mm (slightly oversquare)
Compression Ratio10.8:1
Power (Official)185 PS (182 HP) @ 8,200 rpm
Power (Actual)~180 HP measured on rolling dyno
Torque160 Nm (118 lb-ft) @ 7,500 rpm
Fuel SystemSequential multi-point PGM-FI
AspirationNaturally aspirated

1997-2000 Honda Civic Type R EK9 — Complete Factory Specification

See the specs panel or maintenance table below for complete factory data.

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