2008 Honda Civic Type R

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Specifications

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
1,998 cc

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
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
CO₂, Combined
215 g/km

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

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)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Turning Signal
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
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

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Tachometer
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
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

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Parking Heater
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

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
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
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: 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
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)
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)

Awards

North American
Car of the Year
2006
Canadian
Car of the Year
2006
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
2006

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