The first Civic to receive the 'Type R' nameplate
was introduced on August 19 of 1997, as the EK9.

Specs

Production: Sep 1997 - 2000
Engine: 1.6 L B16B
Power output: 182 HP
Transmission: 5-speed manual

Interior

The interior featured red Recaro bucket seats,
red door cards, red Type R floor mats, a titanium shift knob,
and a Momo leather-wrapped steering wheel.

Media

Civic Type R - Everything You Need to Know

Civic Type R - Everything You Need to Know

1998 Honda Civic Type R (EK9) POV Drive + Autobahn Test Assetto Corsa

2000 JDM EK9 Civic Type R X Review - Still The BEST Honda After 25 Years

Best of Honda Civic EK9 Type R Compilation

OLD CARS ARE THE BEST! RHD 2000 Civic Type R

Restoring a 1999 Honda Civic Ek 1 year in 15 minutes