Honda
Civic Type R Euro (FN2, Japan-market limited edition, 2009)

Why it matters

This was the first time Honda sold the British-built Civic Type R in Japan, as a limited batch of 2,010 cars alongside the home-built Civic Type R saloon. Its rarity lies only in the Japanese allocation; the car is mechanically the European FN2 Type R.

How rare is it?

Six separate kinds of rarity – never combined into one number.

Each kind of rarity is rated separately and never combined.

Photos

Exterior, interior and detail photos with their licences.

• Honda Civic Type R Euro (FN2, Japan-market limited edition, 2009) (Wikimedia Commons search)
  Photo: NSX GT-1 96 · Public domain
• Honda Civic Type R Euro (FN2, Japan-market limited edition, 2009) (Wikimedia Commons search)
  Photo: NSX GT-1 96 · Public domain

Production

Every figure says what it counts.

Independent counts (e.g. engine and colour) are never combined into a calculated figure. Surviving examples are never presented as original production.

History

Honda announced the Civic Type R Euro for Japan on 5 November 2009, built by Honda of the UK Manufacturing at Swindon and priced at 2,980,000 yen. It used the K20A 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine with 201 PS, a close-ratio six-speed gearbox and a helical limited-slip differential. A further 1,500-car 2010 model followed in October 2010.

Technical specifications

Engine

Transmission & drivetrain

Chassis, body & dimensions

Performance

“Not yet verified” means no source has been checked for that value yet. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap.

Identification guide

How to tell an original from a replica or later conversion.

The Japanese-market car was built by Honda of the UK Manufacturing in Swindon and carries the red 'H' emblem plus a special Civic Type R Euro insignia. An aluminium plate shows the car's serial number. Look for the mesh grille, coloured tailgate spoiler, 18-inch lightweight wheels with 225/40R18 tyres, Type R logos on the front brake calipers, and the black/red interior with Honda R-spec bucket seats and a multiplex i-VTEC rev indicator. Only three body colours were offered: Milano Red, Alabaster Silver Metallic and Championship White.

Sources

Each number links to the exact facts it supports.

1. 1
   Honda Releases the Civic Type R Euro in Japan Level A Honda Motor Co., Ltd. · 2009-11-05

   • Limited volume: 2,010 units
   • K20A 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC engine
   • Drive-By-Wire (DBW) provides for finer tuning of throttle response
   • naturally-aspirated, K20A 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC
   • close-ratio, 6-speed manual transmission
   • Custom front brake calipers feature the Type R logo
   • expanded use of high-strength steel in strategic locations

   Accessed 2026-11-12
2. 2
   Honda Releases the Civic Type R Euro in Japan Level A

   • 2010 cars allocated for sale in Japan (first batch, from November 2009)

   Accessed 2026-11-12
3. 3
   Honda Releases the Civic Type R Euro in Japan Level A Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (global.honda) · 2009-11-05

   • K20A
   • 2.0L DOHC i-VTEC
   • 148 kW (201 PS) at 7,800 rpm
   • 7,800 rpm
   • 193 N·m (19.7 kg·m) at 5,600 rpm
   • 5,600 rpm
   • Close-ratio 6-speed manual
   • front-wheel drive

   Accessed 2026-11-12