The Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '98 is a hot hatch and the top of the line model of the sixth-generation Honda Civic. While it was sold only in Japan where some affectionately referred to it as the EK9, many foreigners have imported them from Japan through black market practices. This specific Civic Type R from the 1998 model year appears in all games since Gran Turismo 2.
Colors
The player can select four colors once they buy this car.
- Sunlight Yellow
- Championship White
- Vogue Silver Metallic
- Starlight Black Pearl
Description
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.
Acquisition
GT2
This car can be bought at the Honda New Cars Dealership in East City for 19,980 Credits.
GT3
This car can be bought at the Honda dealership for 19,980 Credits.
GT4
This car can be bought at the Late 90's Used Car Dealership for various prices depending on the mileage, normally ranging from 9,990 Credits and 12,880 Credits.
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