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2008 Honda Civic Type R
Japan
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Oct 13, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2008
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Variant
Type R
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
8th Generation
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Type R Manual
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
201 hp
Power (kW)
148 kW
Torque
193 Nm (142 lb-ft)
Top speed
235 km/h
(146 mph)
0–60 mph
6.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.6 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,275 mm
(168.3 in)
Width
1,785 mm
(70.3 in)
Height
1,445 mm
(56.9 in)
Wheelbase
2,635 mm
(103.7 in)
Curb weight
1,238 kg
(2,729 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,800 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
5,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-20
5W-20
Engine Oil, Volume
4.5 litres
Engine Configuration
1,998 cc
Bore
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Stroke
86 mm
(3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
11 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
20,000 km / 1 years
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
50 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.7 litres / 100 km
Highway
7 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.1 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,505 mm
(59.3 in)
Track, Rear
1,530 mm
(60.2 in)
Turning Circle
11.1 m
Ground Clearance
125 - 140 mm
(4.9 - 5.5 in)
Interior
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Turning Signal
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Parking Heater
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
CO₂, Combined
215 g/km
Head Room, Front
1,000 mm
(39.4 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,700 kg
(3,748 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
0 kg
(0 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
0 kg
(0 lb)
Cargo Capacity
462 kg
(1,019 lb)
Max Roof Load
45 kg
(99 lb)
Max Towbar Download
0 kg
(0 lb)
Tinted Windows
Front
Second Row
Rear Window
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Fog Lights
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
64.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
CD
MP3
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Optional
USB
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Footwell (Front)
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Sport
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
485 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,352 litres
Seats
Front Seats
Heated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2007
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Child Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
3/4 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2R (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H1
Fog Light, Front
H11
Fog Light, Rear
W3×16d (W21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16q (W21/5W)
Reversing Light
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Awards
North American
Car of the Year
2006
Canadian
Car of the Year
2006
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
2006
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
WX3×16d (WY21W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Trunk
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
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Body
Hatchback
Variant
Civic Type R
1997–2025
Civic Type R Hatchback Generations
3 of 8
8th Generation
2007–2009
Year
2008
Powertrain
Type R Manual
Horsepower
201 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
Hatchback
FWD
Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
