Originally Posted by Omniscient
The engine is a k20. In my opion and most everyone elses the best engine honda has put out to date. Theres the k20 2 liter and the k24 2.4 liter 6 speed 220hp good torque. I don't know how well there going to fare in the new civics though they weigh almost 3,000 pounds.
There are SEVERAL variations of both the K24 and the K20 series of motors. No K24 is rated at 220hp, none. The closest K24 that comes to your claimed 220hp is the TSX
"For 2006, modifications to the TSX 2.4 liter DOHC i-VTEC(TM) engine boost horsepower to 205 hp SAE net (Rev 8/04)*, a five horsepower increase compared to last year, and torque to 164 lb-ft SAE net (Rev 8/04) at 4500 rpm "
http://www.autospies.com/article/ind...articleId=5293
Originally Posted by 97civicEXVTEC
eh 3000lbs.. gets fatter every gen
Due to increasing demands on safety requirements on both the consumer and the legal spectrum, the offset is added weight in components. Nevermind the fact that the level of comfort and ammentities rises with each generation which can partially account for the increasing weight. I bet you can't name one vehicle that hasn't gained any weight with a generation change reguardless of make or model.
Originally Posted by InfiniteVTec
Those cars share the same motor the Acura RSX does?
No it's a K20 which is similar to the 2005-2006 RSX-S, but the same? No.
Originally Posted by dpkelly
The Si will have the DOHC I4 2.0liter engine with 197horses at 7800rpm and 139lb-ft of torque at 6200rpm. This is the same as the RSX but 20 horses less at the same rpm.
Specs are
here. (auto.consumerguide.com).
Again not the same motor, Similar yes, but it does recieve it's own designation. I believe the next Si is a K20Z6, and the current RSX-S is a K20Z2
Originally Posted by Kai
The Si's K20A is the same trusted older RSX-S engine, no problems there.
A misconception, it is not the SAME motor. It is a similar motor.
Originally Posted by Kai
Every generation, Honda increased displacement by one-tenth of a litre to make up for weight gains. They aren't adding power to make it fast, they add it to keep the car from being rediculously slow.
Not entirely true either the Si in the 5th generation Civic was a 1.6L, the Si in the 6th generation was a 1.6L, and the 7th generation was a 2.0L. For the most part the lower trimmed Civics followed this trend, however the statement doesn't hold true to all Civics.
Need I dispel any further rumors?