2018 Civic Type R Specifications & Features

ENGINEERING Type R Touring
Engine Type Turbocharged In-Line 4-Cylinder
Turbocharger Single-Scroll MHI TD04 with Internal Wastegate
Boost Pressure 22.8 psi
Displacement (cc) 1,996
Horsepower (SAE net) 306 @ 6,500 rpm
Torque (SAE net) 295 lb-ft @ 2,500-4,500 rpm
Redline 7,000 rpm
Bore and Stroke (mm) 86.0 x 85.9
Compression Ratio   9.8 : 1
Valve Train 16-Valve DOHC VTEC
3-Mode Drive System (Comfort/Sport/+R)
Direct Injection
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System
Water-Cooled Oil Cooler
Electric Parking Brake with Automatic Brake Hold
Hill Start Assist
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups1
CARB Emissions Rating2 Tier3 Bin125 / LEV3-ULEV125  

 

TRANSMISSION Type R Touring
6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) with Adjustable Automatic Rev-Matching
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.625, 2nd: 2.115, 3rd: 1.529, 4th: 1.125, 5th: 0.911, 6th: 0.735, Reverse: 3.758, Final Drive Ratio: 4.111
Lightweight Single-Mass Flywheel
Helical Limited-Slip Differential

 

BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS Type R Touring
Adaptive Damper System
Dual-Axis Strut Front Suspension
Multi-Link Rear Suspension
Stabilizer Bar (front/rear) (mm) 29.0 x 5.0 (tubular) / 20.5 (solid)
Dual-Pinion, Variable-Ratio Electric Power Steering (EPS)
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock 2.11
Steering Ratio (variable) 14.9:1 to 11.7:1 
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) 39.5
Power-Assisted Ventilated & Cross-Drilled Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (front/rear) (in.) 13.8 / 12.0
Brembo®3 4-Piston Aluminum Front Brake Calipers
Wheels (in.)  20 x 8.5 Aluminum Alloy
Maximum-Performance Summer Tires4 245/30ZR20 90Y
Tire Repair Kit (TRK) with 24-Hour Assistance

 

EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS Type R Touring
Wheelbase (in.) 106.3
Length (in.) 179.4
Height (in.) 56.5
Width (in.) 73.9
Track (front/rear)  (in.) 63.0 / 62.7
Curb Weight (lbs.) 3,117
Weight Distribution (front/rear) 61.8% / 38.2%

 

INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS   Type R Touring
Headroom (front/rear) (in.) 39.3 / 37.4 
Legroom (front/rear) (in.) 42.3 / 35.9
Shoulder Room (front/rear) (in.) 56.9 / 55.0
Hiproom (front/rear) (in.)  53.7 / 48.8
Cargo Volume (rear seat up/down) (cu. ft.) 25.7 / 46.25
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 97.0
Seating Capacity 4

 

EPA MILEAGE RATINGS6/FUEL Type R Touring
6-Speed Manual Transmission (6MT) (City/Highway/Combined) (mpg) 22 / 28 / 25 
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) 12.4
Required Fuel Regular Unleaded            (Premium Recommended)

 

ACTIVE SAFETY Type R Touring
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control7
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Brake Assist
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera8 with Dynamic Guidelines
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)9
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)

 

PASSIVE SAFETY Type R Touring
Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) Body Structure
Advanced Front Airbags (i-SRS)
SmartVent® Front Side Airbags 
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)                                                                       
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks

 

EXTERIOR FEATURES Type R Touring
Red Honda "H" Badges (front/rear)
Type R badges (front/rear)
Aluminum Hood
Integrated Rear-Window Antenna
Security System with Remote Entry and Hatch Release
One-Touch Turn Indicators
Body-Colored Door Handles
Push-to-Release Fuel Filler Door
LED Brake Lights
Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors
Smart Entry with Walk Away Auto Lock®
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Fin-Type Roof-Mounted Antenna
Body-Colored, Roof-Mounted Vortex Generators
Rear Window Wiper/Washer with Heated Wiper Zone
Wing Spoiler
Center-Mounted, Triple Outlet Exhaust
Underbody Spoiler Kit with Red Striping
LED Fog Lights
LED Headlights with Auto-On/Off (low & high beam)

NOTES: chrome wheel nuts. Red H badges are Milano Red. Underbody spoiler striping is Rallye Red.

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE Type R Touring
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's and Front Passenger's Windows
Power Door Locks
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Window and Door Lock Controls
Cruise Control
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column
LED Pocket Light
Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment
Sliding Sunvisors
Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)
Remote Trunk Release
Headlights-On Reminder
Capless Fuel Filler
Map Lights
Rear-Seat Heater Ducts
Floor Mats
12-Volt Power Outlet (front)
Rear Window Defroster with Timer
Cargo Area Light
Beverage Holders
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls
Push Button Start
Sport Pedals
Black/Red Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Aluminum Shift Knob
Type R Serial Number Plate (on center console)
Driver's and Front Passenger's Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control System

NOTES: Front door insert trim is carbon film. Rear door trim is silver.

SEATING Type R Touring
Exclusively-Designed, High-Bolstered Sport Seats with Red/Black Suede-Effect Fabric and Double Red Stitching
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors
Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback

NOTES: seat belt webbing is RED, front and rear. All buckles are BLACK.

AUDIO & CONNECTIVITY Type R Touring
540-Watt Premium Audio System with 12 Speakers, including Subwoofer
7-Inch Display Audio with High-Resolution WVGA (800x480) Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings
HondaLink®10
Apple CarPlay™11
Android Auto™12
SiriusXM® Radio13
HD Radio™14
Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition15 and Honda HD Digital Traffic
USB Audio Interface16 1.5-Amp Charging Port in Front / 1.0-Amp Charging Port in Center Console
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®17
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio17
Pandora®18 Compatibility
SMS Text Message Function19
Radio Data System (RDS)
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)

 

DRIVER INFORMATION INTERFACE Type R Touring
Audio Information
Average Fuel Economy Indicators
Average Speed Indicator
Boost Gauge
Clock
Compass
Customizable Feature Settings
Digital Speedometer
Drive Mode Indicator
Elapsed Time Indicator
Exterior Temperature Indicator
Gear Position Indicator
G-Force Gauge
Instant Fuel Economy Indicator
Lap Timer
Maintenance Minder™/Engine Oil-Life Indicator
Miles-to-Empty Indicator
Odometer and Trip Meters (2)
Phone Information
Rev-Limit Indicator
System Message Indicator
Tachometer
Throttle Input/Brake Input Gauge
Turn-By-Turn Directions

 

INSTRUMENTATION Type R Touring
12-Volt Battery Charging System Indicator
ABS Indicator
Airbag System Indicator
Automatic Brake Hold System Indicator
Brake System Indicator
Coolant Temperature Indicator
Cruise Control Indicators
Door and Hatch-Open Indicators
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator
Fog Lights Indicator
Fuel Level Indicator
Headlights-On Indicator
High-Beam Indicator
Immobilizer/Security System Indicator
Low-Fuel Indicator
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator
Low Tire-Pressure Indicator
Malfunction Indicator
Seat Belt Reminder Indicator
Turn Signal/Hazard Indicators
VSA System and VSA-Off Indicators

 

[1]  Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. Will vary with driving conditions. Please see your Honda dealer for details.

[2] Model is LEV3-ULEV125-rated in all 50 states.

[3] Brembo is a registered trademark of Brembo SpA. Brembo's product names are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Brembo.

[4] High-performance summer tires are not designed for winter driving and will wear faster than normal passenger car tires. Please see your Honda dealer for details.

[5]  Based on SAE J1100 cargo volume measurement standard plus, where applicable, floor space between seating rows and seats in their forward-most and upright position.

[6]  Based on 2018 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

[7]  VSA is not a substitute for safe driving. It cannot correct the vehicle's course in every situation or compensate for reckless driving. Control of the vehicle always remains with the driver.