2001 Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)

the only thing av got to say is that to those who dnt own a civic or any other vtec u dnt knw what ur missing.what an engine gets better everytime u drive it. a dread the day i have to get rid of my ep3. thnks again honda for a superb car

Re lap time for facelifted Civic Type R Mk1. When Top Gear tested the MK5 Golf GTI they put up several lap times from competitor cars, none of which have made the lap board strangely. one of them was the Civic Type R which did a 1.32 something.

My point is that for relatively the same price you can get a much faster car that gets good fuel economy as well.

What is your point?

Dodge SRT-4 (neon)destroys this car in almost every way

these cars are great, good fuel efficiency low down and good performance up top. you can't complain. the honda v tec engine really is superb. well done honda, and well done every that does reconise how brill it is.

The facelift time of 1.32 is on this site under top gear track lap times if you take a look

^^ Someone made a mistake when they added the Vanquish's time for the TG lap. It says 1:36:20 (wet) when it should be 1:36.20 (wet). The extra":" after the 6 caused the error. Maybe FL will fix it.

Just like to point out that the Top Gear test time of 1.36.5 is NOT actually quicker than the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish's time of 1.36.20 despite what you guys seem to think :) Still considering my CTR is pretty dodgy in the wet it's impressive that the times were so similar.

Hi there!
I have to say it's a very good car, i own it for almost 2 years and it's always a pleasure to drive it! Not to say about reliability, which is great!

Just to add I was once speeding in North Bolton when a police car tried chasing me. Then a Police Van and then eventually I stoped. I need not have stoped as the number plate was filthy and unreadable. Bummer 4 points and £120 fine, and I could have got away with it.

I did 60k miles in one of these most of it through mid wales at speed. I loved it. Honda sent me on one of there Honda MAC driving courses. I took my mum and the instructor had her driving through S bends at 105 mph somewhere near Settle. I sell classic MG's and have owned all sorts (620bhp Corvettes included). In my mind this is the best Gti ever for going quick. If you want to hear the radio buy a golf.

Does anybody know who put the picture on here of the type r at the top of the screen because i own that exact car its parked on my drive right now hahaha when i spotted the reg i thought i recognised it just wondered when and where the pic was taken as its strange seeing my car with someone else driving it.

owned car for 7 mounths done 14k never once has the car done anything for me to doubt its reliability it is bullit proof!!

Not a M5 or veyron, but will beet nearly every other car on the road. ive raced alot of cars. only ones that beet me are the new m3's lancers, skylines e.t.c granted ive added about 20-25bhp to mine, but bang for buck your quids in trust me!!

Hi all!
These are my pictures :P
It's a great car that really puts overwhelmed ones to shame! Great ride nice fuel consumption (if you want) and GREAT engine no doubt!
In response to “is that a custom shifter in the third pic? or is it really stock? ” --- Yes it's stock like WADS said.
Cheers

When did TG ever test the facelift? The 1:32 time isn't listed on the TG powerlaps board....

Topgear lap time for ep3 type r 1.36 was in the wet 1.32 was in the dry in facelift ep3 type r on topgear track

“is that a custom shifter in the third pic? or is it really stock? ”Its stock.... all Euro spec Civics have dash mounted shifters.

is that a custom shifter in the third pic? or is it really stock? caise ive never seen one like dat.

The civic type-R is a true hot hatch that puts other cars to shame...all you have to drive the car first to realise it...dont judge it before getting to know it.

theres nothing wrong with this car, its a great fun little car, i dont see why some of yall dont relize it.

Is there really a point to this car???

he hasnt ben onhere for a looooong time.

To..CorvettesRule

F**K you with your comment...you dont know what you are talking about