✦ Shifty Estimate
$31,100
▼ 3.8% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $32K
- Market cap
- $513.1M · 16,500 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 22
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1997 Honda Civic Type R
1997 to 2000 · Hatchback · Limited edition · 16,500 built
Price history
Recent sales
22 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- VTEC I4, 1.6
- Power
- 185 hp
- Torque
- 118 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.7s
- Top speed
- 137 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Curb weight
- 2,337 lb
- Production
- 16,500 units
- Designer
- Honda Design
Common questions
How much does a Honda Civic Type R cost?
Over the past 12 months, 22 have sold publicly at a median of $32,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $31,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $16,145 to $43,498, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1997 Honda Civic Type R worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $31,100, down 3.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 22 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a Honda Civic Type R a good investment?
Values are down 3.8% over the past 12 months. Only 16,500 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $15,750 to $47,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Honda Civic Type R sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $16,000Jul 25, 2026Championship White · 107,000 mi
- $25,000Jul 21, 2026Championship White · 169,000 mi
- $32,750Apr 24, 2026Crystal Black Pearl · 43,900 mi
The original EK9 Type R that started the legend, representing Honda's first serious attempt at a track-focused Civic. Built exclusively in Japan with just 16,500 examples, this lightweight warrior proved that front-wheel-drive could be thrilling with the right recipe. The naturally aspirated 1.6-liter VTEC screams to 8,400 rpm, delivering 185 horsepower in a stripped-down package that weighs barely 2,300 pounds. Recaro seats, a titanium shift knob, and deleted rear seats show Honda's commitment to weight reduction. The EK9 established the Type R formula of high-revving engines, precise handling, and track-ready focus that continues today. Values have exploded as collectors recognize its significance in hot hatch history. Clean examples are increasingly rare, making the EK9 a blue-chip investment for JDM enthusiasts.