{"product_id":"1997-2000-honda-civic-type-r-ek9","title":"1997-2000 Honda Civic Type R EK9 Cotton T-Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1997-2000 Honda Civic Type R EK9 redefined front-wheel-drive performance by delivering the highest specific power output of any naturally aspirated road car engine of its era. This lightweight hatchback established a dedicated following through its track-ready engineering, offering an 8,400-rpm redline and a level of cornering precision that challenged contemporary sports cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the EK9 is the hand-ported B16B engine, a 1.6-liter dual-overhead-cam inline-four utilizing Honda's VTEC variable valve timing system. This naturally aspirated powerplant produces 185 metric horsepower at 8,200 rpm and 118 pound-feet of torque at 7,500 rpm. A high 10.8:1 compression ratio and low-friction pistons help maximize its high-revving efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo harness this power, Honda equipped the front-wheel-drive EK9 with a close-ratio five-speed manual transmission and a helical limited-slip differential. The chassis benefits from strategic seam welding and a fully independent double-wishbone suspension at all four corners. This setup, paired with a stiffened anti-roll bar, delivers neutral handling and immense cornering grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith approximately 16,000 units produced exclusively for the Japanese domestic market, the EK9 is now a highly prized collector car worldwide. As the first model to wear the Civic Type R badge, it succeeded the high-performance Civic SiR-II EG6 hatchback. This pioneering generation laid the groundwork for its successor, the EP3, which debuted in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Racing Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ S","offer_id":53921482146106,"sku":"51252372843608527271","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ M","offer_id":53921482178874,"sku":"12647897309148843231","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ L","offer_id":53921482211642,"sku":"25441561978158859919","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ XL","offer_id":53921482244410,"sku":"89076615460663708076","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 2XL","offer_id":53921482277178,"sku":"18034572298740860390","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ 3XL","offer_id":53921482309946,"sku":"21814460689596805613","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/9754\/6042\/files\/mockup-back-colour_f0446286-0ddf-4ec6-8581-9315a4fd4766.jpg?v=1787079579","url":"https:\/\/fishracingdistribution.com\/products\/1997-2000-honda-civic-type-r-ek9","provider":"Fish Racing Distribution","version":"1.0","type":"link"}