1988
Honda Civic EF Si
The EF Civic Si introduced the high-revving 1.6L DOHC engine to the hatchback and began Honda's dominance of the compact sports car market. Light, agile, and reliable — the formula that launched a thousand tuning careers.
Hot Hatch
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 1.6L ZC DOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 1,590 cc |
| Horsepower | 116 hp |
| Torque | 142 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Economy | 8.5 L/100 km |
| 0–60 mph | 7.9 s |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h |
| Length | 3,940 mm |
| Width | 1,630 mm |
| Height | 1,310 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,450 mm |
| Curb Weight | 895 kg |
| MSRP Range | $9,145 (USA, 1988) |