Sunday, March 20, 2011

Honda Civic


It is a variant of subcompact and compact cars produced and manufactured by Honda. Previous models of Honda Civic, characteristically, includes a basic AM radio, heater, foam-cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers, and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel nut cap. Further, it has fashionable options, for example as air conditioning, power locks, power windows, leather upholstery, satellite-linked navigation and a six-speed manual transmission. Then, it develops fuel-efficient, reliable, and environmentally friendly engine, which is Civic Type-R, Civic GTi and Civic SiR. The Civic platform also offers as the basis for the CR-X sport compact, the CR-X del Sol targa convertible and the CR-V compact SUV as well.

Car development

In 1973-1979, the first model of Honda Civic launched. It is set with a 1,169 cc (71.3 cu in) four-cylinder engine and offered features, such as front power disc brakes and reclining vinyl bucket seats and AM radio. This model was existed with a coupe, both a three- and a five-door hatchback and a five-door station wagon. Then, CVCC engine was launched. It offered 53 hp (40 kW; 54 PS) and did not require a catalytic converter or unleaded fuel to meet emissions standards. Next, in 1980-1983, the second model is launched. It was Civic three doors. It used Civic engines added with a 3rd valve per cylinder. The base 1335 cc ("1300") engine made 55 hp (41 kW) with an optional 1488 cc ("1500") engine giving 67 hp (50 kW). Three transmissions were offered, which are a four-speed manual (on base models), a five-speed manual, and a two-speed semi-automatic that was unique to the industry. Then, in 1984–1987, it was four-door shuttle wagon or wagovan occasionally referred to breadbox due to its exterior. It was the introduction of the long running four-cylinder D series engine including a new 1.5 L (91.5 cu in) CVCC engine. Moreover, in 1984, it also released a high-performance Si model featuring upgraded suspension and the 1.6 L (97.6 cu in) DOHC ZC engine, which was rated at 130 PS. Si models were offered a 3-door Civic Si hatchback and the CRX Si variant with a 91 horsepower (68 kW) fuel injected SOHC 12-valve engine. The fourth models were EC, ED, EE, EF in 1988–1991. The model had increased dimensions, a lower hood line, a wide range of models and trim levels, featured electronic fuel injection. Further, it also was the introduction of a fully independent rear suspension across the entire model range. Next, the fifth model was in 1992–1995, which were EG, EH, EJ1, EJ2. It had aerodynamic styling. The efficiency of the previous HF model was replaced by the VX hatchback which with an EPA rating of 48/55 MPG. The sixth model was in 1996–2000, that was EK9, EK4, EK3, EJ6, EJ7, EJ8, EJ9, and EM1. This model was characterized with updated styling and suspension and engine options were the first Natural Gas Powered Civic, the GX. Later, the seventh generation was in 2001–2005 including EM2, ES1, EP3, and EU1. The specification contained improved interior space by using a flat rear floor and front suspension was changed from that of a double wishbone to a MacPherson strut. In 2006-2011, the eighth model was developed in FD2, FA1, FG1, FG2, FA5, FK, FN series. The model derived into two different platforms. The European model is available as a three and five-door hatchback while the Japanese/North American model is available as either sedan or coupe and both Si and Type-R trim levels still goes on.

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