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Cars / Honda / Civic Type RLive
1997 Honda Civic Type R

✦ Shifty Estimate

$25,200

3.8% · 12 mo
High confidence$16K to $32K
12 months median
$32K
Market cap
$415.8M · 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

$10k$20k$30k$40kMar 2023202420252026✦ SHIFTY ESTIMATE TODAY $25k
Sold Bid, not sold
21 sales · 7 unsoldmedian $32kupdated Aug 2026

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 $25,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $16,099 to $32,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1997 Honda Civic Type R worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $25,200, down 3.8% over the past 12 months. That sits below the $32,250 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. 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 $16,000 to $44,900, 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
  • $22,350Dec 31, 2025Championship White · 126,600 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.