92-95 Civic general info & specs

1992-1995

Along with acquiring a more aerodynamic wedge-shaped body, the Civic was expanded in dimensions and trim levels for 1992. Wheelbases now measured in at 101.3 inches for the two-door hatchback and 103.2 inches for the four-door sedan. The wagon was dropped.

Trim levels for the hatchback included the CX, DX, VX and Si. The CX was fitted with a 1.5-liter 70-horsepower engine; the DX with a 1.5-liter 102-horsepower engine; the VX with a 92-horsepower 1.5-liter with variable valve timing tuned for economy (VTEC-E); and the Si with a 125-horsepower VTEC engine. The VX, which also came with lightweight alloy wheels, managed fuel economy figures of 48 in the city and 55 on the highway — nearly the same as the old CRX HF in spite of 30 more horsepower and five-passenger capability. Sedans came in the same trim levels as before: DX, LX and EX (which added a power moonroof to its list of standard luxuries). The DX and LX had the 1.5-liter 102-horsepower engine, and the EX sported the 125-horse 1.6 from the Si. A five-speed manual was standard across the board, and a four-speed automatic was optional on the DX hatchback and all sedan models.

The level of safety increased with the new Civic via a standard driver-side airbag for all models and standard antilock (ABS) brakes on the EX sedan.

A two-door notchback coupe, which shared its 103.2-inch wheelbase with the sedan, debuted for 1993 and was offered in DX and EX trim levels. The DX was outfitted the same as the DX hatchback, and the EX coupe had the same features as the EX sedan, including the 125-horse engine and power moonroof. An option package for the EX coupe added a passenger airbag and high-power stereo with cassette player. The EX sedan had a few more items added to its already generous standard features list, including air conditioning and the high-power sound system with cassette player.

Also this year, the del Sol debuted as a belated replacement for the CRX. Built on a wheelbase 8 inches shorter than a Civic hatchback's, the del Sol featured a removable targa-style top, a snug two-seat cockpit and one of two engines, either the 1.5-liter unit with 102 horsepower or the 1.6 sporting 125 ponies, depending on whether one chose the base S or more sporting Si version.

1994 brought safety advances and an LX version of the Civic sedan. A passenger-side airbag became standard on all Civics, and antilock brakes were now optional on the EX coupe, Si hatchback and LX sedan. The new LX sedan filled the gap between the basic DX sedan and loaded-to-the-gills EX. Power windows, locks and mirrors; cruise control; a tachometer; a stereo with cassette player; and 14-inch (versus the DX's 13-inch) tires were all standard on the LX.

On the del Sol front, a new model debuted called the VTEC. Named after its 1.6-liter DOHC engine that boasted a sizzling 160 horsepower, this del Sol came with bigger brakes, a firmer suspension and high-performance (195/60VR14) rubber. Apart from the addition of a passenger airbag, the rest of the del Sol line continued as before.

There were no changes for the 1995 Civics except on the del Sol models, which got a few improvements. Upgrades included standard antilock brakes for the VTEC, power locks for the Si and VTEC, and a remote trunk release for all trim lines.

SPECS
Engine Type
Aluminum Block and Head

Valvetrain
Sohc 4 valve/cyl.

Displacement
97 cu in./1590cc (EX, Si)
91.1 cu in/1493cc (DX, LX, VX, CX)

Bore x Stroke
2.95 x 3.54 in./75.0 x 90.0 mm (EX, Si)
2.95 x 3.33 in./75.0 x 84.5 mm (DX, LX, VX, CX)

Compression Ratio
9.2:1 (EX, Si, DX, LX)
9.3:1 (VX)
9.1:1 (CX)

Horsepower (SAE)
125 bhp @ 6600 rpm (EX, Si)
102 bhp @ 5900 rpm (DX, LX)
92 bhp @ 5500 rpm (VX)
70 bhp @ 5000 rpm (CX)

Bhp/Liter
78.1 (EX, Si)
68.0 (DX, LX)
61.3 (VX)
46.7 (CX)

Torque
106 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm (EX, Si)
98 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm (DX, LX)
97 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (VX)
91 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm (CX)

Maximum engine speed
7200 rpm (EX, Si)

Fuel injection
Elect. sequential port

Fuel
Unleaded, 87 pump oct.

Chassis & Body
Layout
Front engine/front wheel drive

Body/Frame
Unit Steel

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Coupe
DX M/T: 3,245 lbs (curb: 2231 lbs)
DX A/T: 3,315 lbs (curb: 2326 lbs)
EX M/T: 3,490 lbs (curb: 2443 lbs)

Hatchback
CX: 3,055 lbs (curb: 2108lbs)
VX: 3,055 lbs (curb: 2094lbs)
DX M/T: 3,090 lbs (curb: 2180lbs)
DX A/T: 3,210 lbs (curb: 2264lbs)
Si: 3,270 lbs (curb: 2390lbs)
Si w/ ABS: 3,305 lbs

Brakes

Front
10.3 in vented disc

Rear
9.4 in disc w/ABS (EX Sedan, Si Hatchback, EXa Coupe, Available on LX)
7.9 in drums (DX, LX)
7.1 in drums (VX, CX)

Assist type
vacuum

Wheels
Pressed steel, 14 x 5J (EX, Si)
Pressed steel, 13 x 5 (DX, LX, CX)
Alloy, 13 x 4.5 (VX)

Tires
P185/60R-14 82H (EX Coupe, Si)
P175/65R-14 (EX Sedan)
P175/70R-13 (DX)
P165/70R-13 (VX, CX)

Steering
Rack & Pinion
Power Assist (EX, Si, LX, DX Sedan, DX Coupe w/ Auto transmission) Manual (DX Coupe w/Manual transmission)

Overall ratio
17.5:1 (Power)
19.0:1 (Manual)

Turns, lock to lock
3.58 (Power)
3.88 (Manual)

Suspension

Front
Upper A-arms, lower L-arms, coil springs, tube shocks
21.0 mm anti-roll bar (EX, Si, LX)
Rear
Trailing arms on upper & lower lateral links, compensating links, coil springs, tube shocks
13.0 mm anti-roll bar (EX Sedan)

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 (SRS, excludes 1992 models), 1.5 Liter, 102-hp, 16-Valve Engine with Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), Power Steering, 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension, 5-Speed Manual or 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, P175/70 R13 All Season Tires, Coin Box, Beverage Holder, Fold-Down Rear Seatback with Lock, Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors

LX Sedan adds:
Power Windows, Mirrors and Door Locks, Cruise Control, Tachometer, Center Console Armrest with Storage Compartment, AM/FM High Power Stereo Cassette with 4 Speakers, Quartz Digital Clock, Cargo Area Light, Front Stabilizer Bar, 14" Wheels with Full Covers, P175/65 R14 All-Season Tires, Available Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-Wheel Disc Brakes

EX Sedan adds:
1.6 Liter, 125-hp, 16-Valve VTEC Engine with Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Rear Stabilizer Bar, Air Conditioning, Power Moonroof
Standard Equipment, Civic Coupes

DX Coupe includes:
Dual Airbags (SRS, excludes 1992 models), 1.5 Liter, 102-hp, 16-Valve Engine with Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), 5-Speed Manual or 4-Speed Automatic Transmission, Power Rack and Pinion Steering (AT only) Power-Assisted Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes, P175/70 R13 All Season Tires, Beverage Holder, 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Fold-Down Rear Seatback with Lock, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors

EX Coupe adds:
1.6 Liter, 125-hp, 16-Valve VTEC Engine with Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering, Front Stabilizer Bar, 14" Wheels with Full Covers, P185/60 R14 82H All-Season Tires, Power Moonroof w/ Tilt Feature, Body-Colored Dual Power Mirrors, Power Windows and Door Locks, Cruise Control, AM/FM High-Power Stereo Cassette with 6 Speakers ('94 and '95 models only), Quartz Digital Clock, Available Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-Wheel Disc Brakes

Civic Hatchbacks
All Civic Hatchbacks Include:
Dual Airbags (SRS, excludes 1992 models), Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Engine, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension, Beverage Holder, Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback, Coin Box, Two-Piece Hatch

CX Hatchback Key Features:
1.5 Liter, 70-hp, 8-Valve Engine, P165/70 R13 All-Season Tires, Rear Window Defroster with Timer, Hatch-Open Warning Light, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release, Remote Hatch Release, Passenger Assist Handle, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors

DX Hatchback Key Features:
1.5 Liter, 102-hp, 16-Valve Engine, Available 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Power Steering, P175/70 R13 All-Season Tires, Adjustable Steering Column, Removable Cargo Area Cover, 2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Rear Window Wiper/Washer, Remote Fuel Filler Door Release, Remote Hatch Release, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors

VX Hatchback Key Features:
1.5 Liter, 92-hp, 16-Valve VTEC-E Engine, Lightweight 13" Alloy Wheels, P165/70 R13 All-Season Tires, Chin Spoiler, Tachometer, Dual Manual Remote-Operated Mirrors

Si Hatchback Key Features:
1.6 Liter, 125-hp, 16-Valve VTEC Engine, Power Steering, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 14" Wheels with Full Wheel Covers, P185/60 R14 All-Season Tires, Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, AM/FM High-Power Stereo Cassette, Cruise Control, Rear Window Wiper/ Washer, Tachometer, Adjustable Steering Column, Removable Cargo Area Cover, 2-Speed/ Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Body-Colored Dual Power Mirrors

 

HONDA ENGINE SPECS

Engines Compression Ratio Maximum Output

JDM B16A G1 (USA B16A3) 10.2 160 ps @ 7600 rpm ,111 lbs-ft @ 7000 rpm

JDM B16A G2 10.4 170 ps @ 7800 rpm ,16.0 kgm @ 7300 rpm

JDM B16A G3 10.4 170 ps @ 7800 rpm ,16.0 kgm @ 7300 rpm

JDM B16B 98 spec.R 10.8 185 ps @ 8200 rpm ,16.3 kgm @ 7500 rpm

USA B17A 9.7 160 hp @ 7600 rpm , 117 lbs-ft @ 7000 rpm

USA B18C 10.0 170 hp @ 7600 rpm , 128 lbs-ft @ 6200 rpm

USA B18C spec.R 10.6 195 hp @ 8000 rpm , 130 lbs-ft @ 7500 rpm

JDM B18C 96 spec.R 11.1 200 ps @ 8000 rpm , 18.5 kgm @ 7500 rpm

Type, Water-cooled 4 stroke , same on all

Cylinder Arrangement, Inline 4 cylinder, transverse,same on all

Block Height ** 263 mm (10.354") B16's B17, 270 mm (10.630") B18's

Bore x Stroke 81.0 x 77.4 mm (3.19 x 3.05 in) B16's,.... B17 81.0 x 81.4 mm (3.19 x 3.20 in).... B18's 81.0 x 87.2 mm (3.19 x 3.43 in)

Displacement,1595 cc (97.3 cid) B16's....B17 1678 cc (102.4 cid)....B18's 1797 cc (109.6 cid)

Valve Train, Belt driven, DOHC w/VTEC, 16 valves, same on all

 

Great Write Up...

Impressive Write Up... :rocks:

 

wow..... ... ..

 

you can say that again:thumbup: Very nice

 

i must say. i knew alot of that but not all of it
great write-up. were did you get your info??

 

WOA! I learned a few new things from this.Would you possibly have a similar write up on the stock usdm engine specs?particularly the SOHC D16z6

 

Done, there's a new sticky about the mighty D now om the 92-95 civic Forum :rocks:

 

Sweet!!thank you cab!!

 

nice write up. now i know a lil more about my 95 civic coupe. why did they come from the factory with rear discs?

 

Why? cuz rear disc are better that drums, but only the SI hatch and a few EX coupes came with them