Strengths
- B18C arguably greatest FWD engine ever
- Helical LSD and seam-welded shell
- Cult status absolute
Weaknesses
- Rust catastrophic on UK cars
- Most have been modified
- Genuine UKDM cars rare and pricey
Notable tech
- DC2 platform — bespoke Type R chassis
- B18C 1.8 i-VTEC — 187 bhp at 8000 rpm
- 5-speed manual
- Helical LSD standard
- Seam-welded body shell
- Recaro buckets, Momo wheel
- UKDM 187 bhp; JDM 197 bhp
Common issues
- Rust
- 3rd gear synchro
- VTEC solenoid wear
- Originality scarce
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across DC2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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1.8 B18C i-VTEC
BHP187
Torque178 Nm
0–606.7 s
Top145 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT