Honda's first Civic Type R was a 182-horsepower hot hatchback
The first Civic Type R, dropping in 1997, included the necessary weight-reduction efforts, suspension improvements and more kick from its four-cylinder powertrain.
For its third act, Honda gave the EK9 Civic the Type R badge to go along with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder that made 182 horsepower all the way up to 8,200 rpm, and 118 pound-feet of torque.
Like the Integra Type R, the Civic Type R also got a five-speed manual transmission.
Weight reduction efforts in the Civic Type R saw about 66 pounds chopped off compared to other Civic models.
The three-spoke steering wheel inside the first Honda Civic Type R.
The CTR's suspension featured firmer shocks, springs and thicker rear antiroll bar.
Heavily bolstered Recaro sport seats dress the cabin of the Honda Civic Type R.
The first-generation Civic Type R was only sold in Japan.
The Civic Type R's five-speed manual shifter.
The car's sport pedals.
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