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The Spoon CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '00 is a tuned car produced by Spoon, based on the Honda CIVIC TYPE R (EK) '98. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.

Colors[]

There is only one color available for this car in GT2, it is unnamed in-game:

  • Racing Yellow

In GT3 onwards, these two colors are available for this car:

  • Sunlight Yellow
  • Championship White

In-game description[]

"Striving for reduced weight and more speed; the N1 endurance spec machine that has been revised down to the very last detail."


Spoon is a company specializing in the tuning of Hondas, and this Civic is built according to N1 regulations for endurance racing. Tuning of EK Civics started at Spoon in 1995, but with the release of the Type R in 1997, the level of the tuning reached new heights.

The development concept of the Spoon Civic is simply to make a fast car. Keeping the car lightweight, with good straight-line stability, and able to decelerate in a straightforward manner; fast laptimes are gained by balancing factors like these. Balance is key here, as raising just the engine power will strain and damages the transmission, and prematurely wear the tires. Their approach is to improve all parts in a gradual upward spiral to reach perfection.

While using parts conforming to N1 regulations, they worked to attain the highest output and endurance characteristics possible. The exhaust manifold and mufflers are built with a focus on light weight and durability. If it's the same shape, they would build it in the better material. If the material cannot be changed, the weight balance is moved towards the center of the car as much as possible. This Spoon Civic is a culmination of meticulous, detailed efforts like these.

As a result, the final weight of the car was reduced to 820 kg, and the B16B engine revs to 12,000 rpm, producing 215 BHP.

Because it is a N1 car with a very limited range of allowed modifications, an unbelievable amount of effort is expended, and nothing is overlooked in the production. And the data and techniques gained from this car, is what is fed back into street tuning cars of Spoon.

Acquisition[]

Game Purchase location Credits Other methods
Gran Turismo 2 --- --- Win the Tuned NA Car No.1 Cup (1/4 chance)
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec --- --- Win the Professional FF Challenge
Gran Turismo 4 Prologue --- --- Complete the Lesson #15 in Driving School
Gran Turismo 4 Spoon Tuner Village 75,000 ---
Gran Turismo PSP Spoon Dealership 75,000 ---
Gran Turismo 5 Used Car Dealership (Lv. 8+) 74,364 ---
Gran Turismo 6 Spoon Dealership 75,000 ---

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