Honda Civic Si Coupe Best Performance

Honda Civic Si Coupe shown in Redline Orange Pearl with available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System. Honda Civic Si Coupe produced in small numbers and were rare. Designated as ZC1 in Japan and D16A1 in Europe, the new engine put out 122 hp (91 kW), enabling the car to hit 122 mph (196 km/h) and go from 0–60 mph in 8.9 seconds. Since compact cars at the time typically made less than 100 hp (70 kW), the Si proved popular amongst tuning enthusiasts.

Honda Civic Si Coupe In the United States trim was introduced in 1984, featuring sports seats and reclining rear seats. Although the S retained the semi-independent rear beam with coil springs for the suspension, a rear stabilizer bar was added to improve handling. Unlike the JDM Honda Civic Si Coupe, the S trim used the same carbureted 1.5 L EW1 engine as the base and the DX trims. 1985 finally saw the US release of the Si trim with the Honda Civic CRX Si, which featured a fuel-injected, 1.5 L SOHC EW3 engine making 91 horsepower (68 kW), a two-tone paint scheme; (blue, black or red) over gray-silver, 13-inch alloy wheels with 175/70R13 Michelin MXL tires, a standard power sunroof and sport seats. The comparatively quicker inline-four engine propelled the CRX Si from 0–60 mph in under 9 seconds.

Honda Civic Si Coupe

Initiate extreme turn-in. This is Honda Civic Si Coupe territory. Where superior performance challenges the laws of physics every day. And since the Honda Si Coupe is usually in motion, we’d like to point out some styling cues you might miss. Like new fog lights and 17-inch wheels. Inside the experience revs up with a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) technology. Now go carve a path of your own.

The Honda Civic Si Coupe trim was extended to the Civic hatchback, offering the same performance of the CRX Si but with four-seats. Added improvements for the Honda Civic Si Coupe hatchback included a removable glass sunroof, a five-speed manual gearbox, tilt steering wheel, a full-width taillight panel, a color-keyed front airdam and a roof spoiler. Like the CRX Si, the Si hatchback was powered by the same 91 hp (68 kW), 12-valve SOHC engine designated EW4/D15A3 (the latter code was used for the 1987 model year but with the same specs).

Honda Civic Si Coupe

Honda Civic Si Coupe Specifications

• 197-hp, 2.0-liter, DOHC i-VTEC® 4-cylinder engine • Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission• Helical limited-slip differential• 17-inch alloy wheels• Fog lights• Body-colored rear wing spoiler• Front, front side and side curtain airbags• Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure• Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control• 350-watt AM/FM/CD premium audio system with 7 speakers, including subwoofer and USB Audio Interface4• Perforated leather-wrapped steering wheel• Aluminum shift knob with leather• Textured aluminum pedals• Available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™5 with voice recognition, digital audio-card reader, XM® Radio6 and Bluetooth®7 HandsFreeLink