1996-1999 Excluding 1999-2000 Si
Engine
Type
Aluminum Block and Head
Valvetrain
SOHC 4 valve/cyl.
Displacement
97 cu in./1590cc
Bore x Stroke
2.95 x 3.54 in./75.0 x 90.0 mm
Compression Ratio
9.6:1 (EX)
9.4:1 (DX, HX, LX)
Horsepower (SAE)
127 bhp @ 6600 rpm (EX)
115 bhp @ 6200 rpm (HX)
106 bhp @ 6200 rpm (DX, LX)
Bhp/Liter
79.9 (EX)
72.3 (HX)
66.7 (DX, LX)
Torque
107 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm (EX)
104 lb-ft @ 5400 rpm (HX)
103 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm (DX, LX)
Maximum engine speed
7000 rpm (EX)
Fuel injection
Elect. sequential port
Fuel
Unleaded, 87 pump oct.
Chassis & Body
Layout
Front engine/front wheel drive
Body/Frame
Unit Steel
Brakes
Front
10.3 in vented disks
Rear
7.9 in drums
Assist type
vacuum
Total swept area
267 sq in.
Swept area/ton
196 sq in.
Wheels
Pressed steel, 14 x 5J (EX, LX)
Alloy, 14 x 5J(?) (HX)
Pressed Steel, 13 x ?? (DX)
Tires
Firestone FR680, P185/65R-14 82H (EX, LX, HX)
P175/70R-13 82S (DX)
Steering
Rack & Pinion
Power Assist (EX, LX, DX Sedan, DX Coupe w/ Auto transmission) Manual (DX Coupe w/Manual transmission)
Overall ratio
17.7:1
Turns, lock to lock
3.6
Turning circle
32.8 ft
Suspension
Front
Upper A-arms, lower L-arms, coil springs, tube shocks
22.0 mm anti-roll bar (EX, HX, LX)
Rear
Trailing arms on upper & lower lateral links, compensating links, coil springs, tube shocks
Acceleration (EX)
0-30 mph
2.9 secs
0-40 mph
4.6 secs
0-50 mph
6.5 secs
0-60 mph
9.1 secs
0-70 mph
12.1 secs
0-80 mph
15.5 secs
0-90 mph
21.8 secs
0-100 ft
3.4 secs
0-200 ft
9.1 secs
0-1320 ft (1/4 mile)
16.8 secs @ 82.3 mph
Standard Equipment, Civic Sedans
DX Sedan includes
Dual Airbags, 1.6 Liter, 106-hp, 16 valve engine with PGM-FI, Power Rack and Pinion Steering, 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension, 5-Speed Manual or Available 4-Speed Automatic, Adjustable Steering Column, Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes, Audio Plus (tm) AM/FM High-Power Stereo with Clock, Coin Box, Beverage Holder, 60/40 Split Fold-down Rear Seatback with Lock, Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors, Low-Fuel Warning Light, Headlights-On Reminder, Rear Seat Heater Ducts, Child-Proof Rear Door Locks, Dual Vanity Mirrors, Rear Window Defroster with Timer, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release, Remote Trunk Release with Lock, Maintenance Interval Indicator, Low-Oil Warning Light, Trunk-Open Warning Light, Trip Odometer, Driver's Footrest, 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Reclining Front Seatbacks, Seatback Pocket, Adjustible Front Head Restraints, P175/70 R13 82S All-Season Tires
LX Sedan adds
Dual Power Mirrors, Door Locks and Windows with Auto-Down Driver's Window, Front Stabilizer Bar, Cruise Control, Tachometer, Front Center Armrest with Storage Compartment, Cargo Area Light, Available Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Door Pocket Storage Bins, 14" Wheels with Full Wheel Covers, P185/65 R14 85S All-Season Tires
EX Sedan adds
127-hp, 16-Valve VTEC Engine with PGM-FI, Anti-Lock Braking System, Air Conditioning, Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, Remote Entry System, Body-Colored Dual Power Mirrors, Body-Colored Side Moulding
Standard Equipment, Civic Coupes
DX Coupe includes
Dual Airbags, 1.6 Liter, 106-hp, 16-Valve Engine with PGM-FI, 5-Speed Manual or Available 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension, Power Rack and Pinion Steering (AT only), Adjustable Steering Column, Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes, Audio Plus (tm) AM/FM High-Power Stereo with Clock, Coin Box, Front and Rear Beverage Holders, Dual Manual Remote Operated Mirrors, 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Remote Trunk Release with Lock, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release, 60/40 Fold-Down Rear Seatback with Lock, Low-Fuel Warning Light, Dual Vanity Mirrors, Reclining Front Seatback, Seatback Pocket, Adjustable Front Head Restraints, Rear Window Defroster with Timer, Driver's Footrest, Trip Odometer, Maintenance Interval Indicator, Low-Oil Warning Light, Headlights-On Reminder, Trunk-Open Warning Light, P175/70 R13 82S All-Season Tires
HX Coupe adds
115-hp, 16-Valve VTEC-E Engine with PGM-FI, Available CVT, Dual Power Mirrors, Door Locks and Windows with Auto-Down Driver's Window, Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering, Tachometer, Front Stabilizer Bar, Front Center Armrest with Storage Compartment, Door Pocket Storage Bins, Cargo Area Light, 14" Alloy Wheels, P185/65 R14 85S All-Season Tires
EX Coupe adds
127-hp, 16-Valve VTEC Engine with PGM-FI, 5-Speed Manual or 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, Available Anit-Lock Braking System, Power Moonroof with Tilt-Feature, Cruise Control, AudioPlus (tm) AM/FM High-Power Stereo with Clock and 6 Speakers, Remote Entry System, Air Conditioning, Body-Colored Dual Power Mirrors, Body-Colored Side Moulding, 14" Wheels with Full Wheel Covers