Originally Posted by Trey
JDM spec R has 2 more HP than a US Type-R. it is 195 hp to 200 ps (197 hp)
a bone stock R is anywhere from 155-170 depending on year and strength. My 98 was 159 and my 2000 was 168.
Also depends on how the car was broken in. Although the Rated Hp is only 2 hp as you say the Whp is a bigger difference for some reason. Maybe it's the emmission control? Who knows. All I know is that average Hp posted on these Web forums are (for USDM) around 168 hp which you also confirm with yours. I have a 98 spec, BONE STOCK, JDM type R engine and it gets 178 whp.
The rated Hp must not mean too much since all USDM Type R's are rated at 195 and by your own statement you say they range from 155-170 that's a whole 15 hp range. :lol: