Vehicle Profile
Honda Civic Type R EK9
1997–2000 · Hatchback · FWD
$21,000 USDEstimated original priceoriginal-era JDM price (USD est.). This is a price reference, not a current market valuation or an offer for sale.
The original EK9 Civic Type R, sold only in Japan, used a 1.6-liter B16B making 182 hp, an exceptional specific output. A seam-welded body, limited-slip differential, and Recaro seats made it a hardcore homologation special and the foundation of the Type R legend.

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- Horsepower
- 182 hp
- Torque
- 118 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 6.3s
- Top Speed
- 146 mph
- ¼ Mile
- 15.2s
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Body Style
- Hatchback
- Years
- 1997–2000
- Estimated original price
- $21,000 USD
Sources & data notes
Catalog verification date (recorded): June 17, 2026. Recorded spec confidence: low.
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Performance positioning
Compared with 467 cars in the Wheelz catalog.
