Honda Civic Type R EK9
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 23 public sales of the Honda Civic Type R EK9. The records run from March 2023 to September 2026. In the past 12 months, 7 sold at a median of $22,350. The Shifty Estimate for the Civic Type R is $23,100.
Versions
About the Honda Civic Type R EK9
- Built
- 1997 to 2000
- Versions
- 1
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Engine
- VTEC I4, 1.6
- Power
- 185 hp
- 0 to 60
- 6.7 s
- Top speed
- 137 mph
- Designer
- Honda Design
The Honda Civic Type R EK9 was built from 1997 to 2000.
The Civic Type R, the most traded version: 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.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Honda Civic Type R EK9 cost?
In the past 12 months, 7 sold at a median of $22,350. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $20,500 and $28,500. The Shifty Estimate is $23,100.
What is a Honda Civic Type R EK9 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate for the Civic Type R is $23,100. It describes a well-kept example.
What is the most expensive Honda Civic Type R EK9 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $44,900, for a 1998 Honda Civic Type R at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Jan 15, 2025. It showed 53,000 miles.
How many Honda Civic Type R EK9 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 23 public sales since March 2023. 7 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $22,000 on Sep 18, 2026.
Where do Honda Civic Type R EK9 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 16 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (3) and Car & Classic (1).
How many miles do Honda Civic Type R EK9 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 119,650 miles. The lowest showed 31,000 miles and the highest 313,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Honda Civic Type R EK9 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Honda Civic Type R EK9. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.