La Honda Civic Type R (EK9) est célébrée dans le monde entier comme une étape majeure de l'histoire automobile. Dotée d'un moteur 1.6L B16B Naturally Aspirated DOHC VTEC de 185 HP, elle incarne l'excellence mécanique.

Spécifications Techniques

Points Clés

• Produced 116 HP per liter naturally aspirated, a world record for mass production at the time
• Seam-welded monocoque chassis, titanium shift knob, and red Recaro bucket seats
• The founding father of the Civic Type R bloodline

Histoire du Développement et Héritage

The development of the Honda Civic Type R (EK9) (1997 - 2000) represents a watershed moment for Honda and the automotive industry. Engineered in Japan during the 1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 1.6L B16B Naturally Aspirated DOHC VTEC paired with a 5-speed manual with Helical LSD allowed it to reach 225 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (6.7s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.