Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '97

Honda Civic Type R (EK)
Production Info
	Honda 1997 Road Car Japan
Engine and Power
Engine Code	B16B
Aspiration	Naturally-Aspirated
Displacement	1.6 L
Engine Type	Inline-4
Power	176 BHP (131 kW)
Torque	116 lb-ft (157.3 Nm)
Gearbox	5-speed
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Front-Engined
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Weight	2315 lbs (1050 kg)
PWR	13.15 lbs / HP
Performance
0-60 Time	8.9 seconds
Top Speed	141 mph (226.9 km/h)
PP in GT5/6	390 PP
PP in GT7	436.08 PP
Dimensions
Length	4180 mm (164.6 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1360 mm (53.5 in)

The Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '97 is a hot hatch produced by Honda. It has been featured in every mainline Gran Turismo game except Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and Gran Turismo Sport.

Colors

Three colors are available for this car:

•   Championship White
•   Vogue Silver Metallic
•   Starlight Black Pearl

In GT1, the version won from Lightweight Sports Battle Stage are available in the following colors, all being unnamed and equipped with a black hood:

• Yellow
• Cyan
• Pink

In-game description

"The first Type R model that dominated circuits around the world."

When you talk about hot Honda Civics, surely the 6th iteration of this compact-car icon that first appeared in 1972 would take of the forefront of the conversation. The car known in-house as the "EK" and dubbed by Civic loyalists as the "Miracle Civic" arrived in 1995. It boasted excellent fuel economy, high output three-stage VTEC, and a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) called the Honda Multimatic.

It came in 3-door hatchback and sedan forms, the latter called the Ferio in Japan. This Civic won Japan's prestigious Car of the Year award, as well as racking up a number of different honors all over the world. In August 1997, Honda introduced a "Type R" variant, which was based on the Civic hatchback. It was the first "Type R" model in Civic's history.

The engine of the Civic Type R was a B16B, a 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4, equipped with VTEC. The engine cracked out an amazing 182 HP/8200 rpm, figures previously unheard of in a naturally-aspirated engine. Also, it was lighter than the other Civics, making it that much quicker off the line.

The car was also an excellent handling machine thanks to a lowered body and firmer suspension. Naturally, the Type R made for an exceptional racer, with many victories in Grassroots Motorsports and in Japan's Super Taikyu endurance series. Even after all these years, the car still has a loyal following.

Used Cars (GT7)

Many different models of Honda Civic have proved popular over the years. But when it comes to sheer driving pleasure, this EK Type R is hard to beat. Its super high-torque, naturally aspirated VTEC engine is one of Honda's greatest achievements. The displacement was only 1.6L, but it packed an incredible 182.4 BHP of power! Even the way the engine turned over was amazing—sharp and light, almost like a sports bike! The lightweight body and low height make this a model that handles beautifully.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo	Honda New Car Dealership	19,980	Win the Lightweight Sports Battle Stage
Gran Turismo 2	Honda Used Car Dealership	Approx. 16,000	---
Gran Turismo 4	Late 90's Showroom	9,990	---
Gran Turismo PSP	Honda Dealership	19,980	---
Gran Turismo 5	Honda Dealership (Lv. 0+)	19,980	Win the B-Spec FF Challenge
Gran Turismo 6	Honda Dealership	19,980	---
Gran Turismo 7	Used Car Dealership	55,600	---

Customization

Engine Swaps (GT7)

Engine	Price	Version	Notes
K24A-Civic	250,000	v1.48	---

Pictures

A Honda Civic Type R (EK) '97 with racing modifications applied in Gran Turismo 2. For the Racing Modifications that can be applied in Gran Turismo 5, see instead: Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) RM '97.

The special colored variant of the Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '97 in the original Gran Turismo. This particular car foreshadows the appearance of the Spoon CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '00 in the later games of the series, due to the black hood. Also, one of the available color schemes on this special colored car is Yellow, much like the Spoon CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '00. It also bears a resemblance to the Todo School Spoon Civic Type R demo car from Initial D.

The special colored variant of the Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '97 in the original Gran Turismo, with racing modifications applied. It differs from its regular counterpart for the gold rims.

The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 1.

The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 2.

The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 4, also used by the 1998 Model and Tuned Spoon Model.

See also

• Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) Touring Car