ENGINEERING FEATURES |
195-horsepower, 1.8-liter, 16-valve DOHC in-line 4-cylinder engine |
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) |
Programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) |
Single-port intake manifold, hand-polished intake and exhaust ports |
Narrow stem intake valves |
High-flow exhaust system |
5-speed, close-ratio manual transmission |
Torque-sensitive helical limited slip differential |
4-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension |
Front and rear stabilizer bars |
Tower bar and performance rods |
Variable, power-assisted rotary-valve rack-and-pinion steering |
4-wheel disc brakes (282 mm front, 260 mm rear) with ventilated front discs |
White, lightweight aluminum alloy wheels |
Bridgestone Potenza RE010 high-performance tires |
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SAFETY FEATURES |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
Driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) |
Side-impact door beams and hip pads |
3-point seat belts |
5-mph bumpers (front/rear) |
Front and rear crumple zones |
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EXTERIOR FEATURES |
Projector beam headlights (low beams) |
Body-colored front and rear bumpers |
Power door mirrors |
Protective body-side mouldings |
Rear window defroster with timer |
Rear window washer/wiper |
Front chin spoiler |
Wing-type rear spoiler with integrated brake light |
Galvanized body panels |
3-coat, 3-bake paint |
Body-colored side sill |
Type R decals/emblems |
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INTERIOR FEATURES |
SEATING AND TRIM |
Exclusive upholstery combination |
Driver's seat lumbar adjustment |
Passenger-side walk-in seat |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter knob |
Carbon fiber-like instrument panel with amber illumination |
Type R-exclusive ignition key |
Center console with arm rest and Type R serial number plate |
50/50 fold-down rear seatback |
Rear seat headrests |
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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE |
Air conditioning (optional) |
Tilt steering wheel |
Power windows |
Power door locks |
AM/FM stereo/CD with 6 speakers |
Power antenna |
Map light |
Intermittent front wipers |
Remote fuel-filler door release |