<Tr> <Th> Curb weight </Th> <Td> 1,090 kg (2,400 lb) </Td> </Tr> <P> The first Civic to receive the' Type R' name was based on the 6th - generation fan - base' EK' Civic . The contributing base model was the JDM Civic 3 - door hatchback called SiR, code named EK4 . Like its big brother the Integra Type R DC2 / JDM DB8, the Civic SiR's transformation into a Type R was achieved by working on the base model and improving it to Honda's idea of a car capable of high performance on the circuit . </P> <P> The first Civic to receive the Type R badge was introduced in August 1997, as the EK9 . The EK9 shared many characteristics with the Integra Type R DC2 / JDM DB8 such as omission of sound deadening and other weight - reduction measures, a hand - ported B16B engine, front helical limited - slip differential and close ratio gearbox . The B16B engine boasted one of the highest power output per litre of all time for a naturally - aspirated engine with 185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) from 1.6 L of engine displacement . For the first time, a strategically seam welded monocoque chassis was used to improve chassis rigidity . The interior featured red seats, red door cards, red Type R floor mats, a titanium shift knob, and a Momo leather - wrapped steering wheel . </P> <P> In 1998, the Civic Type R Motor Sports edition was released . It came with steel wheels, no air conditioning, no power windows, no power steering, no radio, and came with the standard Type R interior . </P>

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