Learn about the history, features, problems and performance of the Honda Civic Type R EK9, a hot hatch icon with a racing-inspired engine and a legendary VTEC crossover. Find out how to buy one, how to maintain it and how to upgrade it with this comprehensive guide.
Year 1998 Make Honda Model Civic Type R Body Color Black Stock 12126083 Vin EK9-11 Mileage 126,890 KM Engine Size 1.6 Liter Transmission TypeThe Civic Type R and Civic Si front sway bars only work with the Civic Type R or Si LCAs. The LCA are thicker than all other EK Civic LCAs at the strut fork, so the fork will also need to be changed out. Swapping these parts over to any other EK Civic will instantly give you a front sway bar. For those who are wondering about the total number of Civic Type R EK9 production numbers. I have 2 sources or perhaps reliable information. One is from a Japanese magazine about Honda Type R and the other is from Honda dealer network information. The first photo show the total numbers as : 15,910 units This is the sales numbers. Honda Civic Type R (EK9) This was a 1.6 VTEC and used the B16B Honda engine producing 185ps @ 8300rpm. Not ever offically imported into either Europe or USA, some JDM models are seen in the UK (occasionally). General stats for EK9 Honda Civic Type-R KH9i1.