The Civics were first introduced i 1972, as a small car with a 1169 cc engine and front-wheel drive. The model has been one of the longest running car series, with the newer models famous for affordable performance. The Civics are popular for modification and customization by many in the tuning community. The 4, 5 and 6th. generation Civics are especially popular for their performance compared to other cars in the same range. Further more they featured the easy to tune wish bone suspension. Also, the early models used the same engine bay as the later models, making for easy engine swaps to much newer engines.
Fourth generation (1988-1991) - EC/ED/EE/EF
The forth gen. Civics were the first to use the popular D-series engines. They featured a low hood line and were available in a number of different trims. All US models now featured fuel injection.
Fifth generation (1992-1995) - EG, EJ1/EJ2
The 1992 Civic was slightly bigger, and featured more aerodynamic styling than previously. The U.S. version featured either a SOHC VTEC or a VTEC-E engine, depending on trim level. A SiR version was also made available, featuring a 1.6 liter B16A DOHC VTEC engine, now outputting 170PS.
Sixth generation (1996-2000) - EK, EM1 (Si)
The 6th gen. featured a small styling upgrade. The Canadian market saw an upscaled version released, the Acura 1.6EL. The asian and european markets received a Type-R model, with lower weight and big performance upgrades. In the U.S., an upgraded Civic Si was released with a more powerful Dual Overhead Cam 1.6L VTEC engine.
Seventh generation (2001-2005) - EM2, ES1, EP3
The 7th. gen. Civic was released as a compact, with increased interior room, due to the execution of the double wishbone suspension. This also helped lower cost. The 7th. gen. saw the introduction of the new K-series engine, and power was increased across the board. The Type-R also received an upgrade, now using a more powerful i-VTEC motor.
Eighth generation (2006-present) - FN2, FD2, FG2
In 2006, Honda split the Civic in to 2 different platforms, one for the JDM and U.S. market and another for the EU, featuring simpler suspension and aggressive styling. The Si and Type-R model specs continued, although the JDM and EU Type-R sharing the same engine, they are mechanically different. In the U.S. a Mugen tuned version was also available. The Acura received a design and name change, to the Acura CSX. In Europe the Civic featured a 1.4 VTEC, 1.8 VTEC, or 2.0l (Type-R) engine, or the powerful and economical 2.2 CTDI diesel, that could do 0–60 km/h in 8.6 seconds. The Civic is a popular tuning base for Grip racers and USDM Spo-Com style car enthusiasts in Japan. There are many examples of F&F movie/Spo-Com influenced Civics as well as more performance themed builds rolling around. Popular upgrades to the the Civic includeds swapping out the engine for a larger replacement, replacing the stock engine components for high performance replacements (cams, pistons etc.), or bolting on a turbocharger. There are many Honda dedicated tuning garages around Japan such as M&M Honda and Spoon. Aero, Exhaust, Engine Parts, Suspension and more can be found to make your compact civic a highly tuned race car.
Honda CR-X
The CR-X was a front-wheel-drive sports compact car released in 1983 by Honda. It was marketed as an affordable sport hatchback in the US, and a 2+2 in europe, sporting a powerful ZC 130 hp engine. The CR-X quickly earned a reputation for itself in the auto-community for its performance, nimble handling, and good fuel economy. The initial USDM model featured 1.3 liter or 1.5 liter engines, with the Japanese and European version sporting 1.6i-16 models, the 1590 cc DOHC engine putting out 135 bhp in the UKDM and 140 bhp in the JDM model. The Honda Civic del Sol is generally considered the 3rd Generation CR-X, featuring a 160 hp DOHC VTEC-engine. Production of the del Sol ended in 1997, and with it, the CR-X line was retired. Like the Civic, the CR-X is popular for grip racers and USDM Spo-Com style car enthusiasts. Various Honda dedicated shops have parts readily available to increase the power, and handling of the CR-X.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-X
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_CR-X_del_Sol
Honda Civic
| Production | 1988-present |
| Body styles | 2-door coupe, 2-door targa, 2-door convertible, 3-door hatchback, 3-door coupe, 4-door sedan, 4-door wagon, 5-door station wagon, 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive |
| Engines | 1.3 L D13, 1.3 L LDA-MF5, 1.4 L D14, 1.5 L D15, 1.6 L B16, 1.6 L D16, 1.7 L D17, 1.8 L B18, 1.8 L R18, 2.0 L K20A |
| Transmissions | 4-MT, 5-MT, 6-MT, 4-AT, 5-AT, CVT |
| Wheelbase | 250 cm - 270 cm |
| Length | 3960 mm ~ 4503 mm |
| Width | 1670 mm ~ 2046mm |
| Height | 1290 mm - 1490 mm |
| Curb weight | 877 kg - 1244 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 38 l - 50 l |
| Honda CR-X / Civic del Sol | |
| Production | 1984 - 1998 |
| Manufacturer | Honda |
