Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EP, EU) '01

Honda Civic Type R
Production Info
Honda	Honda 2001 Road Car Japan
Engine and Power
Engine Code	K20A
Aspiration	Naturally-Aspirated
Displacement	2.0 L
Engine Type	Inline-4
Power	197 BHP (147 kW)
Torque	144.6 lb-ft (196.1 Nm)
Gearbox	5-speed
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Front-Engined
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Weight	2624 lbs (1190 kg)
PWR	13.32 lbs / HP
Performance
PP in GT5/6	405 PP
Dimensions
Length	4135 mm (162.8 in)
Width	1695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	1430 mm (56.3 in)
Miscellaneous
GT5 Level	Level 1

The Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EP, EU) '01 is a road car produced by Honda. It first appeared in Gran Turismo Concept and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.

Colors

Three colors are available for this car:

• Milano Red
• Nighthawk Black Pearl
• Satin Silver Metallic

Description

"The Type R of the 7th generation Civic, with power improved across all ranges using the i-VTEC."

When the seventh generation Civic made its debut in September 2000, the 5-door hatchback and the 4-door sedan took the spotlight in the lineup, as the 3-door hatch lost its luster to Japanese buyers. That didn't stop Honda from abandoning the 3-door, as it imported them into Japan from its manufacturing plant in Swindon, UK, which explains its European look. The Type R stretched 162.7 inches from front to rear bumper, sat 66.7 inches wide and stood 56.2 inches tall, making it the only Civic ever that was shorter and taller than the outgoing model.

The heart of the Type R was still strong, beating through a 2.0-liter DOHC inline-4 with i-VTEC - the base Civics were powered by a 1.5-liter and 1.7-liter four cylinder. The "i" in "i-VTEC" stood for "intelligent", meaning it actuated different cam lobes at different speeds, enabling the engine to act efficiently. Output was impressive, turning out 212 BHP at 8000 rpm and 148.9 lb-ft of toque at 7000. It was mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, whose shifter was mounted on the center dash. The suspension setup - MacPherson struts up front and double wishbones at rear - did a commendable job of providing excellent handling balance and a smooth ride. The car's look was slightly updated in 2004 in the form of a new grille.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo Concept	---	---	2002 Tokyo-Geneva: Available from the start in Arcade Mode
Gran Turismo 4	Late 90's Used Car Dealership	Approx. 15,000	---
Gran Turismo PSP	Honda Dealership	22,000	---
Gran Turismo 5	Used Car Dealership (Lv. 1+)	Approx. 18,000	---
Gran Turismo 6	Honda Dealership	22,000	---

Pictures

The vehicle banner as it appears in Gran Turismo 4, also used by the NTSC versions variant and the 2004 Model

Trivia

• The car's power output is listed as the same as the Japanese model in the PAL version of GT Concept Tokyo-Geneva.