Honda Civic Si

Honda Civic Si
Overview
Manufacturer	Honda
Production	1986-present
Body and chassis
Class	Sport compact
Layout	FF layout
Related	Honda Civic

The Honda Civic Si is a crappy sport compact / hot hatch version of the compact car Honda Civic built by the Japanese automaker Honda. The Si designation, which stands for "Sport Injected", was formerly used in both Japan and North America signifying the most powerful Civic available in market. For the Japanese and European markets, however, the Civic Type R has been adopted as the high-performance variant of the Civic, from 1997 (starting with the EK9 hatch) in Japan and from 2001 (starting with the EP3 hatch) in Europe. In Canada, the model known as the Si also included additional features found in the EX and EX-L model in the US market, such as heated side mirrors. This thing is the worst thing to happen to cars. It is a piece of crap. Thanks.

1984-87

Third generation (AD)
Overview
Production	1984-1987
Assembly	Suzuka, Japan Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine	1.5L Template:Auto hp I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	94 in (239 cm)
Length	150 in (381 cm)
Width	64 in (162 cm)
Height	53 in (135 cm)

Honda first adopted the Si badge for the JDM Civic in November of 1984. Mainly offered in hatchback form (four-door Si's existed but were rare), the main aesthetic difference was the slight bulge in the hood, which accommodated for the 1.6-liter I4 DOHC engine. Designated as ZC in Japan and D16A9 in Europe, the new engine put out Template:Auto horsepower. Since compact cars at the time typically made less than Template:Auto horsepower, the Si proved popular amongst tuning enthusiasts.

The United States saw the release of the Civic CRX Si and Civic Si in 1985 and 1986, respectively. The trim of the Civic Si was geared toward those who wanted the performance of the CRX Si, but with four-seats. Standard equipment for the Civic Si hatchback included a removable glass moonroof, tilt steering wheel, a full-width taillight panel and color-keyed front airdam and roof spoiler.

Unlike the JDM Si, which had a Template:Auto horsepower ZC engine, the USDM Si featured a 1.5-liter, Template:Auto horsepower, 12-valve SOHC engine designated EW4/D15A3 (the latter code was used for 1987 but with same specs). [1] The Civic Si also saw a release in New Zealand and Australia in 1987, and sharing similar specs to the USDM Si.

1988-91

Fourth generation (EC/ED/EE/EF)
Overview
Production	1988-1991
Assembly	Swindon, England Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L Template:Auto hp I4 1.6L Template:Auto hp I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	98.4 in (250 cm)
Length	156.1 in (396 cm)
Width	65.6 in (167 cm)
Height	52.4 in (133 cm)

The 4th generation Civic Si shared a chassis with the 2nd generation Honda CRX. The USDM Si sported a Template:Auto horsepower D16A6 engine and weighed in at 2286 lb, achieving a factory 0-60 of 8.7 seconds. [2] The main standard features of the si trim was the power sun roof/moon roof, tachometer, passenger door mirror, color matched bumpers, dash clock, larger exhaust, front and rear anti-roll bars, 14" wheels, and sport seats. Additional options were power steering, air conditioning, rear speakers and fog lights.[3] In Europe and Australia, a more powerful D16A8 engine was used instead, which made Template:Auto horsepower.

In the later years of the 4th-generation of Civics, the JDM version adopted a 1.6L B16A engine that produced Template:Auto horsepower. This car was the first to adopt the name "SiR" instead of Si. The European model with the B16A1 engine was badged "1.6i-VT".

1992-95

Fifth generation (EG/EJ)
Overview
Production	1992-1995
Assembly	Swindon, England Suzuka, Japan East Liberty, Ohio Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback (EH2/3)
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L Template:Auto hp I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	101.3 in (257 cm)
Length	160.2 in (407 cm)
Width	67 in (173 cm)
Height	50.7 in (129 cm)

The USDM Civic Si of 1992-1995 used a Template:Auto hp / 106tq single-overhead cam D16Z6 VTEC engine, which enabled the car to hit 0-60 in 8.5 seconds.[4] VTEC activated on the intake side and not the exhaust side, which was the result of the spark plug blocking the area where the cam follower would be. Standard equipment included 14-inch steel wheels with plastic wheel covers, front/rear disc brakes, tachometer, dash clock, power sliding moonroof, cruise control, power mirrors, power steering, and driver's side airbag. In 1994, a passenger side airbag and rear speakers were added.

Again, different regions adopted different powerplants--the European and Peruvian Si's used a Template:Auto hp D16A9 engine. At this time, however, the Si was not the most powerful variant of the Civic in Europe; Honda introduced to the region the Civic VTi, which featured a Template:Auto horsepower B16A engine. The JDM version SiR carried an even more powerful B16A engine, which made Template:Auto horsepower. Civics in Japan using the SiR name included the EG6 (hatch) and EG9 (sedan) Civics as well as the CR-X Del Sol.

1999-2000

Sixth generation (EM1)
Overview
Production	1999-2000
Assembly	East Liberty, Ohio Alliston, Ontario, Canada
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe
Powertrain
Engine	1.6L Template:Auto hp I4
Transmission	5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	103.2 in (262.1 cm)
Length	175.1 in (444.8 cm)
Width	67.1 in (170 cm)
Height	54.1 in (137 cm)

With the VTi badge being adopted in Europe and the Type R badge being adopted in Japan for the sports variant of Civics, the Si became primarily a USDM badge for the 6th generation of Civics. Civic Si for the 1999 model offered Template:Auto horsepower and Template:Auto lb ft of torque in a car that weighed roughly 2600 lb. Combining the B16A2 engine and the more popular coupe form, the trim garnered a dedicated following in spite of its short production cycle. It can go 0-60 in 7.5 seconds.

Displacement (CC): 1595
Compression: 10.2:1
Horsepower: 160 hp @ 7600 rpm
Torque: 111 ft·lbf@ 7000 rpm
Redline:8000 rpm 8200 rpm cutoff

Vehicle Color Selections:

• Electron Blue Pearl
• Flamenco Black Pearl
• Milano Red
• Vogue Silver Metallic (Canada only)

Only EX sedan, 99-00 SiR (canada), and some 96-98 EX coupe Civics came equipped with an anti-lock braking system; the 99-00 Civic Si did not have this feature except the Australian version sold as the VTi-R.

This was the last generation of the Civic Si to feature double-wishbone suspension to the front. Subsequent Si trims have since adopted the less expensive MacPherson struts.

2002-05

Seventh generation (EP3)
Overview
Production	2002-2005
Assembly	Swindon, England
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door hatchback (EP)
Layout	FF layout
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L Template:Auto hp I4
Transmission	5-speed close-ratio manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	101.2 in (256 cm)
Length	165.7 in (420.6 cm)
Width	66.7 in (167 cm)
Height	56.7 in (142 cm)
Curb weight	2,744 lb

In 2002, the Civic Si received a complete redesign and returned to form as a hatchback. The body shape of this model was based on the "New Bullet-Form" concept, which aimed to create a more dynamic look and provide greater stability while traveling on highways or winding country roads. It is often referred to as a 'Cult Car' as the rapid design change attracted mainly 'enthusiasts' The design was based a new platform manufactured at the Swindon plant in England, UK, and was exported around the world in many different trims. This new Civic Si adopted the K-series engine, and the K20A3 i-VTEC powerplant put down Template:Auto horsepower at 6,500 rpm and Template:Auto ft.lbf of torque at 5,000 rpm. Performance was relatively underwhelming compared to the competition and its predecessor; the switch to MacPherson struts from double-wishbone suspension gave the car a less sporting character, and a near-150 lb increase in weight to 2,744 lb contributed to a 0-60 time of approximately 7.5 seconds. Nevertheless, this Civic Si boasted just about the same performance numbers as the previous generation Si at 7.5 seconds to 60 mph and 15.8 seconds at the quarter mile. Other factors hurting its performance figures included not having an LSD (limited slip differential), and having to shift into third gear to get to 60. First gear ends at about 30, second ends at 55, and third ends at 82 mi:h. The car has a 6,850 rpm redline with a 7,100 rpm cutoff.

The 04-05 Models experienced a slight upgrade. Cosmetically the headlights and taillights where changed as well as the addition of 16 inch wheels and 5 lug, the "upgraded" Si also received side skirts standard. The suspension opted for larger sway bars, and the interior received more silver accents in place of the chrome ones. Performance wise the ECU tune was slightly different to make up for the lighter flywheel in the 04-05 models.

The Honda chassis code for the Si and Type-R models is "EP3", also referred to as the "EP Hatch". In Canada it is referred to as the Honda Civic SiR.The SIR was discontinued in 2005.

2006-present

Eighth generation (FA5/FG2)
Overview
Production	2006-present
Assembly	Alliston, Ontario, Canada Sumaré, Brazil
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door coupe (FG1/FG2) 4-door sedan (FA1/FA5)
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L Template:Auto hp I4
Transmission	6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.3 in (264 cm) (coupe) 106.3 in (270 cm) (sedan)
Length	174.8 in (441 cm) (coupe) 176.7 in (447 cm) (sedan)
Width	68.9 in (172 cm) (coupe) 69.0 in (175 cm) (sedan)
Height	53.5 in (134 cm) (coupe) 56.5 in (142 cm) (sedan)

2008 Honda Civic Si MUGEN sedan

The Si was redesigned for the 2006 model year along with all other Civic trims, bringing about significant changes since the previous generation. The new car comes with a 2.0 liter i-VTEC engine that produces Template:Auto horsepower and Template:Auto lb ft of torque, while also including a 6-speed manual transmission (an automatic option is unavailable) with a helical Torsen limited slip differential. Spring and dampening rates 40% stiffer than non-Si trim, coupled with stiffer sway bars have bolstered its handling, achieving 0.90 g of lateral acceleration on the skidpad. It is also the quickest Civic Si off the line, with a factory 0-60 of 6.8 seconds. [5]

Honda introduced the eighth generation Civic Si sedan for the 2007 model year. Debuted at the Chicago Auto Show, the concept sported larger wheels (18 in alloys) than its coupe counterpart, along with 4-piston Brembo brakes and large cross drilled brake rotors. The production version, however, lacked such concept accouterments, and the Si sedan is mechanically almost identical to the coupe, save for a 60 lb increase in curb weight and the extra length due to a larger wheelbase.

In Canada, the Acura CSX Type-S was initially offered, which carries additional luxury options including leather seating. [6] Civic Si Sedan was eventually introduced in 2007 as 2008 model.[7]

The 2007 model changes for the Civic Si include the addition of vehicle stability assist (VSA) (not included on Canadian models), darker silver wheels, body-color grille and deck lid spoiler, and a reversal of the red/black color scheme for the secondary gauges. Floor mats also have the Si logo embroidered on them. Honda has also increased the price of the Si coupe by $800 for the 2007 model year.

For the 2008 model year, the Civic Si received minor tweaks that include still darker wheels (when compared to the 07), a tire pressure sensor monitor, a new rear upper arm that decreases the amount of rear camber, and a revised spring rate for the coupe (changed to the lower Si sedan spring rate). The Civic Si sedan began Canadian sales that time.

With the release of the Civic Si sedan also comes the release of the 2008 Civic MUGEN Si sedan. Announced at the 2007 SEMA autoshow, the new MUGEN sedan has features such as a higher-flowing cat-back, track-tested sport-tuned suspension, exclusive MUGEN grill, exclusive shift knob, and a MUGEN body kit custom designed for the USDM trim. Production is limited to only 500 units per year and the MSRP is $29,500, which might be higher due to its limited production. [8]

In 2007, Honda released a series of commercials for the Civic Si based on the movie TRON, with the Sis (red, green, and blue) replacing Light Cycle.

Vehicle Color Selections:

• Fiji Blue Pearl (Exclusive Color)
• Galaxy Grey Metallic
• Habanero Red Pearl (Exclusive Color)
• Nighthawk Black pearl
• Rallye Red
• Taffeta White
• Alabaster Silver Metallic

Media coverage

In Insurance Bureau of Canada's report on top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2005, 2000 Honda Civic Si 2-door, 1999 Honda Civic Si coupe, 1994 Honda Civic Si 2-door Hatchback, 1996 Honda Civic Si 2-door Hatchback are listed as ranks #1, #2, #5, #8 respectively[9].

Trivia

• Hasbro has announced that they will be introducing a figure into their Transformers Alternators line which will use the form of a Habanero Red 2006 Honda Civic Si with Hawaii plates. The figure will be a Decepticon by the name of Rumble.

External links

• 2007 Honda Civic Si Coupe official U.S. site
• 2007 Honda Civic Si Sedan official U.S. site
• Honda Civic Si at Curlie
• 2002-2005 Honda Civic Si "ep3"
• 2008 Mugen Civic Si Sedan