Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R is a derived from the Honda Civic Sport version. For the first time there was a Type R 1997.
- 2.1 30th anniversary edition
- 2.2 facelift
- 2.3 Specifications
- 2.4 The Civic Type R in motorsport
- 3.1 Championship White Edition
Civic Type R EK9 (1997-2000)
Honda Civic Type R ( 1997)
The Civic Type R launched in 1997 is a derivative of the 6th generation of the Civic model. It was offered only in Japan and is therefore only available in right hand drive. The self-supporting body ( monocoque ) of Civics Type R is at crucial points seamlessly instead of spot-welded to increase the torsional rigidity. Driver and front passenger seats are by Recaro, Momo steering wheel, gear knob is the titanium. The engine has a displacement of 1.6 liters, a maximum of 136 kW ( 185 hp ), two overhead camshafts and variable valve timing. The manual transmission has five gears and is interlocked with the locking differential.
From the outside, the Type R can be seen on the lips on the front and rear bumper as well as a spoiler on the tailgate. Other distinguishing features are the modified radiator grille ( he different from the other models do not cross-ties) and the red Honda logos on the hood and tailgate.
Specifications
- Engine: in-line 4 - cylinder DOHC with VTEC ( Engine Code: B16B )
- Displacement: 1595 cm ³
- Power: 136 kW ( 185 hp) at 8200 min-1
- Specific Output: 116 hp / l
- Torque: 160 Nm at 7500 min-1
- Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 6.8 s
- Maximum speed: 235 km / h
- Transmission: Front
- Transmission: Five -speed manual transmission
- Fuel tank capacity: 45 l
Civic Type R EP3 (2001-2005 )
Honda Civic Type R (2001-2005)
It was only in the seventh generation of the Honda Civic Civic Type R ( EP3 ) was also offered in Germany, who received the advanced i- VTEC engine (DOHC ) as the only model in the Civic range ( 2.0 liters with 147 kW (200 hp) ). The engine allows a maximum speed of 8,050 min -1.
On the following components from the series Civic changes have been made:
- Body: Spoiler
- Engine: 2.0 liter i -VTEC with 147 kW ( 200 hp )
- Transmission: Six-speed
- Suspension: 15 mm lowered
- Steering:
- Brakes:
- Wheels: 7Jx17 ET 45 inch alloy wheels from Enkei
- Tires: 205/ 45 R17 85W Bridgestone Potenza RE040
- Interior: Recaro bucket seats / Alcantara
Sporting accents are set in the interior by an aluminum shift knob, Recaro sports seats, a Momo steering wheel, and with a white background instruments with Type-R emblem.
The Type R four times received the award sports car of the year the magazine sport auto in the compact class.
30th anniversary edition
On the 30th anniversary of the Honda Civic 2002 Honda put on a special edition of the EP3. The changes to the standard model included other red Recaro seats, a different steering wheel, black tinted rear and side windows and a slightly modified interior ( red carpets and door panels ).
Facelift
2004, the Type R was redesigned and given a facelift. The spoiler has been redesigned, the turn signals were removed from the fenders and built into the side mirrors, the headlights and the taillights also received a new design. In addition, the rear side windows and rear window tinted black (optionally in conjunction with Xenon headlights ) were. In order to enhance the sporting appearance of the interior yet, the standard Recaro front seats were red seat and backrest with matching door panels. The performance improved slightly with a lighter flywheel clutch disc, allowing for the sprint from 0 to 100 km / h instead of 6.8 s only 6.6 s are needed.
Specifications
- Engine: 4- cylinder DOHC ( double overhead camshafts, four overhead valves per cylinder, timing chain ) with i -VTEC ( Variable Valve Timing with phase adjustment)
- Engine Code: K20A2
- Displacement: 1998 cm ³
- Bore × stroke: 86 × 86 mm
- Power: 147 kW (200 hp) at 7400 min-1
- Torque: 196 Nm at 5900 min-1
- Max speed: 8050 min-1
- Fuel system: multi-point injection
- Installation position: Front, transversely
- Vehicle curb weight: 1270 kg
- Mixed consumption: 8.9 liters super unleaded / 100 km
- Transmission: Front Wheel Drive
- Transmission: Six -speed manual gearbox ( gears 1, 2, 3 fully synchronized)
- Fuel tank capacity: 50 l
- Acceleration 0-100 km / h: 6.8 s ( 6.6 s for facelift model )
- Maximum speed: 235 km / h
The Civic Type R in motorsport
Because of the class of compact sports car relatively favorable price-performance ratio of the Honda Civic Type R is often used by amateur drivers in racing. Also in the endurance championship at the Nürburgring- Nordschleife Civic Type R is very widespread, because Honda has suspended during this type own rating with prizes.
Civic Type R FN2 (2007-2010)
Honda Civic Type R (2007-2010)
2006 was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the concept car a further generation of the Civic Type R, based on the eighth generation Civic. About a year later he came on the market; in Switzerland from January 2007, in Germany from 31 March 2007. Externally, the Type R on the standard 15 -mm lowered suspension, wider wheel arches, rear spoiler and 18 -inch wheels can be recognized. The revised two- liter naturally aspirated engine (code: K20Z4 ) with the throttle - by-wire system ( " electronic accelerator " ), dual overhead cams and i- VTEC valve timing makes 148 kW (201 hp) at 7,800 min -1 and has a max. Torque of 193 Nm at 5,600 min -1. The maximum valve opening is now already at 5,200 min -1. The acceleration of the Type R is specified at 6.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h; the maximum speed of 235 km / h Drive is transmitted through a six -speed manual transmission.
The interior is fitted with sport bucket seats, leather steering wheel and shift boot in black Alcantara with red stitching. As the Integra Type R, the Civic Type R is a shift lever mounted at the plate with the serial number. There are three models to choose from, which differ in features and Weight: The Type R Lightweight, the Type R Plus and produced in small numbers Racing version as the basis for racing applications. As color silver metallic, red, black pearl and bronze were offered pearl.
From the review of the Civic models from 17 January 2009, the Type-R was only marginally affected. As colors Deep Sapphire Blue Pearl, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl and Milano Red now be offered.
End of 2010, the Civic Type R was removed from the model program because it does not meet the proposed 2011 Euro -5 emissions standard.
Championship White Edition
As of July 2009, the Civic Type R was also available in the special features Championship White Edition, the outwardly of the standard models, especially through the paint (color Championship White ) differs. The 18- inch light- alloy wheels in a new design are also painted in this already known from previous Type-R models color. In contrast, the door handles, the tank cap and the radiator grille are painted in dark chrome.
To improve traction for sporty driving on, this model comes with a Torsen limited slip differential.