That's what this drag race video from Carwow aims to find out. The EP3 Civic Type R, released in 2001 in the UK, had a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre engine that put out 197 bhp (147 kilowatts) and 145 pound-feet (196 Newton-metres) of torque. It was the lightest of these five Civic Type Rs, weighing 1,210 kilograms (2,668 pounds), and had a six 1. Engine Oil: Changing your EP3 engine oil is crucial for the longevity of your engine. Fresh oil helps lubricate the engine's moving parts, reduce friction, and prevent overheating. 2. Gearbox Oil: The gearbox oil is responsible for lubricating your transmission's gears, bearings, and synchros. Central to the Civic Type-R – any Type-R, one might argue – is its engine. In the Civic’s case the power unit is a 1998cc, four-cylinder i-VTEC petrol unit designated K20A2. The official ayt24x.