Vehicle In Game Background
The Honda Civic Type-R 2000 is a high-performance vehicle that has been featured in the Need for Speed franchise since its debut in 2015. It first featured in Need for Speed 2015 and later appeared in other titles including Payback and Heat.
Vehicle History For Petrol Heads
The Honda Civic Type-R 2000 (EK9) is a legendary car beloved by driving enthusiasts all around the world. It was released in Japan in 1997 as a part of Honda’s new line-up of compact performance vehicles.
The Civic Type-R quickly became one of the most sought-after vehicles in the Japanese market, and it wasn’t long before it gained an international following.
The Type-R was designed to be an agile and responsive car that could deliver an exhilarating driving experience. Under the hood was a 1.6 liter B16B DOHC VTEC engine that produced 185 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful cars available at the time.
In order to keep weight down, Honda used lightweight aluminum components and composite materials throughout the vehicle. As a result, the EK9 was able to reach speeds higher than 150mph while still remaining agile and well-balanced around corners.
Honda also crafted a unique body kit for the Type-R that featured more aerodynamic features than other models from its era. This helped give it improved performance on track, leading many to call it “the racecar for the street”.
In addition to its performance capabilities, the Civic Type-R was also equipped with advanced technology like electronic traction control, variable valve timing, and a shift indicator light – features that were rare for cars in its class at the time.
The iconic Honda Civic Type-R 2000 (EK9) continues to be highly sought after today due to its smooth power delivery and unique styling. With only 2,910 units made during its production run between 1997 and 2000, it has become something of a rarity among car enthusiasts so much so that finding one can often be difficult, and prices tend to be high.
The EK9 remains a timeless classic that is sure to be appreciated by driving enthusiasts for years to come.
Civic Type-R 2000 Best Tune
This Civic Type-R 2000 is an A+ Tier Build. It’s an animal and super grippy. If you’re looking for an A Tier Civic, slap in the 2.0L Flat 4 engine and downgrade your parts to sport and pro.
Parts
- Engine: 1.6L I4 Stock
- Induction: Elite
- ECU: Elite
- Fuel System: Elite
- Exhaust: Elite
- Aspiration: Sport Single Turbo
- NOS: Super
- Suspension: Elite Neutral
- Brakes: Basic
- Tires: Super Grip
- Clutch: Super
- Gearbox: 6 Speed
- Differential: Elite
- Auxiliary: Nitro Grip and Nitro Drift
Handling Settings
- Handling: 60% Grip
- Steering Sensitivity: Max
- Downforce: Max
- Drift Entry: Default