The first generation Civic TYPE-R version of the model is from the beginning of the sixth generation Civic launch. Code EK9 Civic TYPE-R three-door hatchback models, body size 4180 × 1695 × 1360mm, wheelbase 2620mm, curb weight of 1070kg, 195/55 R15 wheel sizes. Equipped with Honda B16B 1.6L DOHC displacement and high performance naturally aspirated engine with VTEC technology, in the 8200 revolution broke out maximum power of 185 horsepower available, 7500 when the maximum torque up to 160 Nm, up power easily over a hundred . Final pass 4.4 ratio gearbox with gear ratios for each gear, the gear 2 a top speed of 105km / h, 4-speed can reach 200km / h, and in the 5-speed car top speed is 262km / h. Quarter of a mile (about 400 meters) acceleration 15.3 seconds. In the configuration EK9 basically go the performance route Miata Adjustable Coilovers, the front axle comes standard with helical-type limited-slip differential (LSD), MOMO OEM three sports steering wheel, gear shift knob titanium alloy material, red RECARO sport seats with the same color of the carpet department and the Board of trim, set off a car JDM (Japanese market models) precursor small antiaircraft "unlimited" charm. The first generation Civic TYPE-R in 1998, also introduced a more pure racing version, this special model lancer coilovers is equipped with steel wheels, no power steering, air conditioning, power windows and radio. Presumably, if the car is to buy back the first time directly into the tuner. The sixth generation Civic in the field of family cars continue to maintain a good sales performance, take its place in the countries in the world automobile market. TYPE-R high-performance version of the model the appearance, but also to the family car car swept the world in the major events should not be underestimated. Once in a number of competitions each team in the use of the Civic as the competing cars, and the whole game seems to have become a "Civic Cup Grand Prix." Now in Civic GT3582 turbocharger mature market in North America or Australia, the classic EK models are still a lot of fans love the car.
