1972
Honda Civic (1st Gen)
The original Civic introduced the CVCC engine — Honda's clean-combustion stratified-charge design — which passed stringent US emissions regulations without a catalytic converter. Lightweight, front-wheel-drive, and frugal, it defined the modern economy car.
Compact Hatchback
Shared Parts
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.2L OHC CVCC Inline-4 |
| Displacement | 1,170 cc |
| Horsepower | 52 hp |
| Torque | 83 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Fuel Economy | 5.5 L/100km |
| Top Speed | 135 km/h |
| Length | 3,585 mm |
| Width | 1,505 mm |
| Height | 1,325 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,200 mm |
| Curb Weight | 620 kg |
| MSRP Range | $2,150 (1973 US) |