Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1982, 1983
Simplicity was the key, and Honda nailed it with one of the least expensive cars on the U.S. market. On top of that, the 3-door Civic offered more than most of its competitors.
Honda introduced the second generation of the Civic in 1979 and improved it in late 1980 and then, again, in 1982. Along with the second facelift, the Japanese carmaker introduced the wrap-around plastic bumpers, which were not that common for those times.
The 1982 facelift brought a pair of rectangular headlights, which replaced the older round ones. The small-sized hatchback didn't win any beauty contest, and that was its main flaw. At that time, Honda's designers didn't seem to know what they were doing exactly.
Inside, Honda featured a remote adjustable passenger-side door mirror, which was huge for its car segment. Moreover, the carmaker installed standard carpets on the floor. In 1982, it was a big deal to not have exposed metal under the feet. The bucket seats offered good lateral support due to their bolsters. Its instrument cluster featured a tachometer fitted as standard, even for the versions equipped with an automatic transmission.
Under the hood, the Civic featured a 1.3-liter engine paired to a four-speed manual. Later on, the carmaker offered a version fitted with a 1.5-liter engine mated to a 5-speed manual. For selected markets, there was an S-version, which was available exclusively in black or red. Unlike most of the cars on the market, the 3-door Civic featured independent suspension in all corners.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1335 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5500 RPM 60 HP @ 5500 RPM 59 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 73 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 99 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93.2 mph (150 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155SR12 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/53.9 in (1,359/1,369 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 88.6 in (2250 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.6 cuFT (187 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1622.6 lbs (736 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT FWD (70 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1335 cm3 |
Power: | 52 KW @ 5750 RPM 70 HP @ 5750 RPM 70 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 73 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 99 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165/70SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 148 in (3759 mm) |
Width: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
Height: | 53.1 in (1349 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 53.5/53.9 in (1,359/1,369 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 88.6 in (2250 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 6.6 cuFT (187 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.35 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1719.6 lbs (780 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |