TYPE R PHILOSOPHY

Type R – The “R” stands for Racing.

The Type R brand delivers speed and excitement that stimulates the driver and enhances the driving experience. All Type R cars are immersed in Honda’s racing DNA and the knowledge and expertise of Honda’s engineers. When creating a Type R car, Honda aim to create the ultimate driving machine.

The spirit of Type R was first seen in 1964, long before the first Type R model was built. This was the year that Honda first joined Formula One. At the time Honda was still a relatively small car manufacturer but with the dedication of our engineers we met challenging targets and achieved what often seemed unachievable.

The first Honda Formula One machine to compete in a Grand Prix (Germany) was painted in Ivory White and featured the Honda emblem in red…these colours have been passed on to all Honda Type R cars.

TYPE R HISTORY

1992 NSX Type R

Available in Japan only.

This car marked the beginning of the Type R story. The revolutionary NSX had a never seen before all-aluminium body. The Type R NSX was 120kg lighter than the standard NSX base and furthermore had surprisingly stiff suspension which delivers excellent handling, that was best felt while driving on the circuit. The NSX Type R was truly, a track-ready, racing sports car, and from here on the legend of the Type R was born.

Engine: 3.0L Six-cylinder DOHC VTEC
Maximum Output: 280PS / 7,300 rpm
Maximum Torque: 30.0kg · m / 5,400 rpm

1995 Integra Type R

Available in Japan only.

In 1995 Honda introduced the Integra Type R. This was a more down to earth car and more accessible to customers. The Integra had a reputation of delivering nimble handling and Honda engineers applied similar principles to those applied to the NSX Type R, reducing the base weight of the car and applying hard “track ready” suspension. Following this level of fine tuning and testing, the piston speed of this car was said to be faster than that of the F1 cars of the time.

Engine: 1.8L Four-cylinder DOHC VTEC
Maximum Output: 200PS / 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 18.5kg · m / 7,500 rpm

1997 Civic Type R (EK9)

Available in Japan only.

Engine: 1.6L Four-cylinder DOHC VTEC
Maximum Output: 185PS / 8,200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 16.3kg · m / 7,500 rpm

1998 Integra Type R

Available in Europe and U.S. This was the first Type R model introduced in Europe.

Engine: 1.8L Four-cylinder DOHC VTEC
Maximum Output: 190PS / 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 178 N · m / 7,300 rpm

1999 Accord Type R

Available in Europe only.

Engine: 2.2L Four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC
Maximum Output: 212PS / 7,200 rpm
Maximum Torque: 215N · m / 6,700 rpm

2001 Second Generation Integra Type R

Available in Japan only.

Engine: 2.0L Four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC
Maximum Output: 162kW [220PS] / 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 206N · m [21.0kg · m] / 7,000 rpm

2001 Second Generation Civic Type R

First Civic Type R available in Europe.

Engine: 2.0L Four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC
Maximum Output: 162kW [220PS] / 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 206N · m [21.0kg · m] / 7,000 rpm

European version:
Engine: 2.0L Four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC
Maximum Output: 200PS / 7,400 rpm
Maximum Torque: 196N · m / 5,900 rpm

2002 Second Generation NSX Type R

Available in Japan only.

Engine: 3.2L 6 cylinder DOHC VTEC
Maximum Output: 206kW [280PS] / 7,300 rpm
Maximum Torque: 304N · m [31.0kg · m] / 5,300 rpm

2007 Third Generation Civic Type R

Engine: 2.0L Four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC
Maximum Output: 165kW [225PS] / 8,000 rpm
Maximum Torque: 215N · m [21.9kg · m] / 6,100 rpm

2007 Third Generation Civic Type R (European Version)

Engine: 2.0L Four-cylinder DOHC i-VTEC
Maximum Output: 148kW [201PS] / 7,800 rpm
Maximum Torque: 193N · m 5,600 rpm