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The Honda Civic (EK9)


The Civic is arguably the first Japanese Domestic Market car that Americans and Australians alike began to heavily modify including a multitude of types of engine swaps and the addition of various performance cars that allow it to perform just like a race car.




The Civic is most well known for it’s Type R badge and it’s infamous VTEC system that we love, and some love to hate. This badge not only signifies greatly improved suspension and handling but represents the introduction to 136 Kilowatts of power in the form of a B16B engine derived from Honda’s Integra Type R. This has led the Civic Type R to gain timeless fame and countless years of respect among the Honda-heads.

Ultimately it is one of Honda's hero cars of the 90's along with the NSX, Integra and their S2000. 

Author:
Jarrod Tran







References:
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