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.