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Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is an
automobile manufactured by Honda. It was introduced
in July 1972 as a two-door sedan, followed
by a 3-door hatchback version that September.
With the transverse engine placement of its
1169 cc engine and front wheel drive, like
the British Mini, the car provided good interior
space despite overall small dimensions.
Early
models of the Civic were typically outfitted
with a basic AM radio, rudimentary heater,
foam cushioned plastic trim, two-speed wipers,
and painted steel rims with a chromed wheel
nut cap. The current Civic has become somewhat
more luxurious. Still, many regard the Civic
as representing a good value for the money,
combining good performance, reliability
and economy, as well as a very low rate
of depreciation, resulting in a low total
cost per mile or per year.
Paradoxically, the North
American 2006 Civic Si concept strongly indicated
that the Civic line would see a return to
sportiness and performance, while the European
Civic has become a more family oriented automobile.
This newest generation of the Civic Si offers
a 197 hp (147 kW) K20Z3 powered engine, utilizing
drive by wire throttle, electric power steering,
and a balance shaft. Moreover, this new engine
is mated to a 6-speed transmission with a
helical-type limited slip differential. Finally,
a reengineered MacPherson strut front, and
multi-link rear suspension allows the 2006
Civic Si to achieve 0.90 G avg of lateral
acceleration on the skidpad.
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