page_title: Honda B engine
section_title: B16B (Type R)
hierarchical_section_title: Honda B engine / B16 / B16B (Type R)
caption_attribution_description: English: Honda B16B Français&#160;: Honda B16B
context_page_description: The B-series are a family of inline four-cylinder DOHC automotive engines introduced by Honda in 1988. Sold concurrently with the D-series which were primarily SOHC engines designed for more economical applications, the B-series were a performance option featuring dual overhead cams along with the first application of Honda's VTEC system. To identify a Honda B-series engine, the letter B is normally followed by two numbers to designate the displacement of the engine, another letter, and in US-spec engines, another number. The Japanese spec-engines are normally designated with a four character alphanumeric designation. The B-series, the B20B variant in particular, is not to be confused with the earlier Honda B20A engine introduced in 1985 and primarily available in the Prelude and Accord-derived vehicles from 1985-1991. While sharing some design elements and both being multivalve Honda four-cylinders, the B-series and B20A differ substantially in architecture, enough to be considered distinct engine families.
  They were made in 1.6 L, 1.7 L, 1.8 L, 1.8 L, and 2.0 litres variants, with and without VTEC.
context_section_description: Found in:
  1997–2001 Civic Type R
  Displacement: 1.6 L; 97.3 cu in (1,595 cc)
  Compression ratio: 10.8:1
  Bore x stroke: 81 mm × 77.4 mm (3.19 in × 3.05 in)
  Rod/Stroke ratio: 1.85:1
  Rod Length: 142.42 mm (5.607 in)
  Power: 185 PS (182 hp; 136 kW) at 8,200 rpm
  Torque: 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 7,500 rpm
  Redline: 8400 rpm
  Rev-limit: 9000 rpm
  Transmission: S4C With Helical LSD (4.4 final drive, dual-cone synchronizer on 2nd gear)
  VTEC engagement 6100 rpm
  ECU code: PCT
  ECU Socket Type: OBD-2A (1996-1998 models) / OBD-2B (1999-2000 models)
  Note: This engine uses the same block as the Integra Type R, which is taller than the B16A block, but with a crank the same stroke as the B16A. It uses longer rods to accommodate for this, which is why the Rod/Stroke ratio is higher than a standard B16. It is basically a ‘Destroked B18C Type R engine’
caption: B16B engine
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