1997 Honda Civic Type R
1997 to 2000 · Hatchback · Limited edition · 16,500 built
Price history
Recent sales
21 sales
1997 · Championship White · 107,000 mi2026-07-25 · JDMZ$16,000
1998 · Championship White · 169,000 mi · manual2026-07-21 · gattuzio$25,000
1998 · Championship White · 126,600 mi · manual2025-12-31 · P1_Motors$22,350
1999 · Sunlight Yellow · 115,000 mi · manual2025-12-10 · KhoabachD$39,000
1997 · Silver · 31,000 mi · manual2025-12-03 · Eclectionauto$32,000
2000 · White · 313,000 mi2025-09-26 · PaulJDM$16,099
1997 · Championship White · 116,300 mi · manual2025-05-28 · francisluu$29,888
1997 · White · 173,000 mi · manual2025-05-03 · TTX$16,555
1997 · White · 84,000 mi2025-04-26 · RandulfMotorwerke$32,000
1998 · White · 247,000 mi · manual2025-03-21 · Billykwchan$20,000
1998 · White · 53,000 mi · manual2025-01-15 · EastCobbDan$44,900
1997 · White · 84,900 mi · manual2024-10-25 · Leeroy$22,000
1999 · White · 123,000 mi · manual2024-06-02 · savethewheelsplz$20,280
1997 · White · 123,000 mi2024-04-15 · the_patina_group$28,500
1997 · White · 240,000 mi2024-02-14 · gattuzio$24,001
1998 · White · 114,000 mi · manual2023-12-06 · abanobibrahim$27,500
1998 · Gray · 98,000 mi2023-11-15 · Crufork$20,500
1998 · White · 133,000 mi · manual2023-09-28 · ExoticsImports$25,500
1998 · White · 103,000 mi2023-07-18 · Skyline_Motorsports_LLC$28,500
1997 · White · 69,000 mi2023-03-23 · Skyline_Motorsports_LLC$34,000
1997 · White · 122,000 mi2023-03-14 · wolfreignmotors$36,000
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.
