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HONDA Civic Type-R 2008-2010 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010

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When it prepared for the stricter Euro5 emission standards, Honda also added a slight refresh to the Civic lineup, and that also included the Type R hot-hatch.

From its first generation, the Type R was built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. That was easy to see in every detail of the car. Unlike the Golf GTI, which was made as a civilized daily driver, the Type R was built with many compromises in the comfort sector and just a few in the performance area.

While the rest of the range received a few styling upgrades, the Type R's design was virtually left untouched. It still featured the black mesh grille a the front like its predecessor and, depending on the trim level, a set of triangular foglights in the apron, flanking a second grille to cool the engine and the AC condenser. Also, Honda decided to keep the same three-door bodywork. At the back, the Type R featured a different, wider, mid-mounted wing on the tailgate.

Honda offered the Type R (FN2) in a few trim levels, starting with the GT stripped by the AC unit, the stereo, and the foglights, and ended up with the Heritage and Navi. The latter offered a navigation system with the screen installed into the dashboard. The high-mounted seats annoyed customers, but there was nothing that they could do about that since the fuel tank was located under the driver's seat.

Unlike the previous Type R, the EP3, the FN2 featured a semi-independent suspension, which altered the car's behavior on the street. However, it was marginally better on a race track. Under the hood, Honda installed a slightly upgraded version of the K20 engine mated to a sleek six-speed manual.

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HONDA Civic Type-R 2008, 2009, 2010
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.0 i-VTEC 6MT (201 HP)
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HONDA Civic Type-R Brochure

HONDA Civic Type-R
2.0 i-VTEC 6MT (201 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0 i-VTEC 6MT (201 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:148 KW @ 7800 RPM
201 HP @ 7800 RPM
198 BHP @ 7800 RPM
Torque:142 lb-ft @ 5600 RPM
193 Nm @ 5600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/40 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:168.3 in (4275 mm)
Width:70.3 in (1786 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.3/60.2 in (1,506/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase:103.7 in (2634 mm)
Ground Clearance:4.9 in (124 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.1 cuFT (484 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2729 lbs (1238 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3748 lbs (1700 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.5 mpg US (12.7 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:215 g/km
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