🔧 Honda B-Series VTEC Engine (B16B / B18C)
Honda's B-series VTEC family represents the pinnacle of naturally aspirated four-cylinder engineering in the 1990s. The B16B in the EK9 Civic Type R (1997) produced 185 hp from 1.6 litres — a specific output record at the time for a naturally aspirated production engine. The B18C(R) in the Integra Type R (1995) produced 200 hp from 1.8 litres using the same DOHC VTEC architecture. Both engines share the same cylinder head design, VTEC rocker-arm geometry, and Helical-cut intake ports — different capacities, one engineering philosophy.
Engine
Especificações técnicas
| Type | Naturally Aspirated DOHC VTEC 16v Inline-4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,595 cc (B16B) / 1,797 cc (B18C) |
| Horsepower | 185 hp (B16B) / 200 hp (B18C) |
| Specific Output | 116 hp/litre (B16B — record for street car NA 4-cyl, 1997) |
| Redline | 8,500 rpm |
| Induction | VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) |
| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Tochigi, Japan |
| Msrp | $2,000–$5,500 (used) |