Honda Civic Type R (EK9)は自動車史に輝く不朽の傑作です。最高出力185 HPを誇る1.6L B16B Naturally Aspirated DOHC VTECを搭載し、「The 8,400 RPM High-Revving VTEC Hatch」として世界中のファンを魅了し続けています。

主要諸元・スペック

ハイライト・記録

• 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

開発の歴史と文化的レガシー

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.