Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R

Honda Civic Type R

General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Numbers built N/A
Introduced 2001
Introduced at 2001 Geneva Motor Show

Engine
Configuration Straight 4
Location Front, transversely mounted
Displacement 1.998 liter / 121.9 cu in
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC w/ VTEC
Fuel feed Honda PGM-FI Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Gearbox 6 speed Manual
Drive Front wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1204 kilo / 2654.4 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4135 mm (162.8 in) / 1695 mm (66.7 in) / 1420 mm (55.9 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2570 mm (101.2 in) / N/A / N/A

Performance figures
Power 200 bhp / 149 KW @ 7400 rpm
Torque 196 Nm / 145 ft lbs @ 6500 rpm
BHP/Liter 100 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.17 bhp / kg
Top Speed 235 km/h / 146 mph
0-60 mph 6.8 s

At the 2001 Geneva Motor Show Honda introduced the 3 door version of its new Civic. The model showed at the show was the fastest version, the Civic Type R. It is powered by a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder i-VTEC engine producing 200 hp and 196 Nm of torque, driving a 6-speed manual gearbox. This makes the car reach 62 mph in 6.8 seconds and gives it a top speed of 145 mph (233 km/h).