Engine

Model RS, LS, GS (90-91) RS, LS, GS (92-93) GS-R (92-93)
Engine Code B18A B18A1 B17A
Engine Type 1.8L, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC 1.8L, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC 1.7L, 4 cylinder, 16 valve, DOHC VTEC
Valvetrain 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshafts 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshafts 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven, dual overhead camshafts with variable valve timing and lift with electronic control
Horsepower (hp), SAE net 130 @ 6000 RPM 140 @ 6300 RPM 160 @ 7600 RPM
Torque (lbs-ft), SAE net 121 @ 5000 RPM 126 @ 5000 RPM 117 @ 7000 RPM
Redline 6500 RPM 6500 RPM 8000 RPM
Bore x Stroke 81 mm x 89 mm
(3.19 in x 3.50 in) 81 mm x 89 mm
(3.19 in x 3.50 in) 81 mm x 81.4 mm
(3.19 in x 3.20 in)
Displacement 1834cc
(112 cu in) 1834cc
(112 cu in) 1678cc
(102.4 cu in)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.2:1 9.7:1
Induction System Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Ignition System Electronic Ignition Electronic Ignition with knock sensor
Powertrain Transverse front engine, front wheel drive (FF) with equal length halfshafts to reduce torque-steer.
Engine Block Aluminum alloy with cast-iron cylinders
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Emission Control 3-way catalytic converter
Tune-up Interval 100,000 miles


Transmission
Model RS, LS, GS
(4-Speed Automatic) RS, LS, GS
(5-Speed Manual) GS-R
(5-Speed Manual)
1st 2.647 3.230 3.307
2nd 1.483 1.900 2.105
3rd 0.974 1.269 1.458
4th 0.725 0.966 1.107
5th --- 0.742 0.875
Final Drive 4.428 4.266 4.400
Reverse 1.904 3.000 3.000


Body/Chassis
Model RS, LS, GS Coupe RS, LS, GS Sedan GS-R
Body Type Unit Body
Front/Rear Suspension Independent double-wishbone with coilover springs
Front/Rear shock absorbers Gas-pressurized
Front Stabilizer Bar 23mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar 14.7mm 15.9mm 14.7mm
Front Brakes Ventilated, 10.3 in. disc type
Rear Brakes Solid, 9.4 in. disc type
Wheels 5.5jj x 14, steel or cast aluminum alloy 5.5jj x 14, cast aluminum alloy
Tires Michelin XGT V4 P195/60 R14
Steering Rotary-valve, variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Turning Circle 33.3 ft. 33.8 ft. 33.3 ft.
Weight Distribution 62/38 61/39


Performance
Model RS, LS, GS 4spd. Automatic RS, LS, GS 5spd. Manual GS-R
Acceleration (0-60mph) 8.7 sec. 7.8 sec. 7.5 sec.
1/4 mile run 16.9 sec. 16.3 sec. 15.7 sec.
Fuel Economy (City/Highway) 23/29 mpg 25/31 mpg 24/29 mpg