Description
This identification guide has been written for the first Type R Honda Civic, the EK9, and includes information for the Motor Sports Edition and Type RX. The Type R represents a significant Japanese 90s era classic, which once held the record for having the highest output for a naturally aspirated motor (per litre of engine capacity). Despite its relatively low production numbers and lack of availability in certain markets from new, the Civic Type R EK9 has a huge global following, and imports to new markets such as the U.S and Australia are increasingly common.
EK9 Type R’s demand far higher prices than the standard Civic, and given that the Type R is based on the standard EK4 chassis (albeit with structural modifications), it is important to understand the variety of factors that need to be checked to confirm the originality of a car. This guide provides an outline of the main factors which should be looked for, including external features, interior features, paint colours/codes, mechanical features and the important chassis and engine number codes.
Number produced:
Pre-facelift cars: Approximately 7,007 built (cars have chassis prefix EK9-100).
Facelift cars: Approximately 4,009 built (cars have chassis prefix EK9-110).
Facelift Rx cars: Approximately 5,225 built (cars have chassis prefix EK9-120).
The above figures include 200 Motor Sport Edition / N1 cars.
TOTAL: 16,241.
Period of Manufacture:
August 1997 - 2000
Please note, this guide has been written based on a variety of online sources and enthusiast input. You should not rely on this guide to make any purchasing decision and we make no representation that all information is accurate. You should always seek independent professional advice when looking to purchase a unique car. If you have additional information, photographs or corrections you believe need to be made to this page, please contact us by clicking the button at the top of this page, or comment below.