Honda Civic Si Racecar (2006)

Honda Civic Si Racecar

The 8th-generation Civic features a "two-tier" instrument panel. Digital speedometer, coolant temperature, and fuel are displayed at the top, while the lower tier displays the tachometer. The Hybrid features additional IMA Assist and Charge indicators on its display. The brightness on these displays can be adjusted and saved independently (headlights on or off).

The North American market Civic Si is a special trim level designed to offer a sportier experience than the standard Civic. It offers a more powerful engine, 6-speed manual transmission, sport seats, and different styling. The engine is a variant of the Honda K-series engine: a 2.0-litre, DOHC four-cylinder design with Honda's i-VTEC variable valve timing system. It produces 197 hp (197 PS/147 kW), 57 more than the Civic DX/LX/EX. A 350 Watt, 7-speaker sound system, including subwoofer, is also included along with a helical limited-slip differential, close ratio 6-speed gearbox, upgraded brakes, 17-inch alloy wheels with optional Michelin summer tires, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, aluminum racing pedals, unique interior touches that include Si-branded seats and different fabric, and a rear wing and red backlit gauges. The Civic Si coupe debuted a few months after the initial launch of the 2006 models, with the Civic Si sedan following in 2006 (2007 in Canada). VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) came standard from 2007 for the Si, and TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) from 2008.

In the fall of 2007, a variant of the standard Si sedan model, the Honda Civic Mugen Si sedan, was introduced for the 2008 model year. Although Mugen Motorsports is known for its performance heritage, the Mugen Si had no engine modifications relative to the standard Si. A total of 1000 Mugen Si cars were produced for the North-American market.

All Civics (including their trims) have unique covers/wheels specific to their car and come standard with cloth seats. The rest of the Americas receive the North American-market Civic sedan (and coupe in some countries).

Trims and models

The base DX model is equipped with LATCH, immobilizer theft-deterrent system, power windows, daytime running lights (DRL), 15-inch steel wheels with covers, driver's seat height adjustment, and other features American DX models do not have a standard audio system, while the Canadian equivalent has a 160 watt 4-speaker AM/FM/MP3 stereo system with CD player. Air conditioning is optional, which is known as DX-A in Canada.

The DX-VP (Value Package) sold in the United States adds air conditioning and the 160 watt 4-speaker AM/FM/MP3 stereo system with CD player.

The DX-G model sold in Canada adds air conditioning, auxiliary input jack for portable audio players, power door locks, remote keyless entry and storage console armrest. In 2008, it added cruise control,15-inch (380 mm) lightweight alloy wheels (same as the ones on the Civic Hybrid), and a lip spoiler.

The LX model adds a 160 watt 4-speaker AM/FM/MP3 stereo system with CD player (for the US only, all Canadian DX and LX models already include that system), 16-inch steel wheels with covers (5-spoke alloy wheels in Canadian LX models), cruise control, MP3/audio jack, passenger-side walk-in with memory (coupe only), floor mats, and an anti-theft security system with remote entry (US models only). In 2008, Canadian LX models added features including a lip spoiler, 60/40 rear folding seat, and remote trunk release.

Since 2009, the LX-S (sport) for the US market adds 16-inch (410 mm) alloy wheels, lip spoiler, steering-wheel audio controls, and black sport upholstery with silver stitching.

The 2008 model year introduced the LX-SR or LX Sunroof for the Canadian market, which adds a power moonroof and 4-wheel disc brakes. In 2009, the sedan was renamed the Sport and has added features such as black sport upholstery with silver stitching, chrome exhaust finisher, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. These amenities were not added to the coupe which remained as the LX.

The EX model adds a power moonroof, 4-wheel disc brakes, 16-inch alloy wheels, an additional 12-volt accessory outlet (for a total of two), a 350 watt stereo system with six speakers (coupe only, the sedan EX comes with a 160 watt stereo system), exterior temperature indicator, a foldable rear arm rest with integrated cupholders (sedan only), and an optional voice-activated navigation system. This trim was sold in Canada in the 2006/2007 model year, until it was replaced with the LX-SR and EX-L models.

The EX-L model adds a leather interior with heated front seats, heated exterior mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a center console.

All coupes come standard with a rear lip-spoiler, while EX models have round chrome finish on the exhaust pipe. Coupes are intended to be sportier than their sedan counterparts, they have a more aggressive suspension set up consisting of firmer spring rates and thicker anti roll bars coupled with adjusted damping settings, and cost US$200 less in the US and CDN$200 more in Canada at base MSRP. Civic models with a moonroof have slightly less interior space due to reduced headroom. MSRP is US$15,305 (CD$18,881) for the DX manual coupe to approximately US$21,000 for the Si models.

The Honda Civic GX is designed run on compressed natural gas (CNG). Due to the limitations of the CNG tanks, the 6-speaker stereo system is not installed.

Only a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is offered for the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid, which gains more power and a mileage boost to a United States Environmental Protection Agency estimated 40 mpg-US (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg-imp)/45 mpg-US (5.2 L/100 km; 54 mpg-imp) (city/highway). It achieves an AT-PZEV emission rating. The 1.3L L13A i-DSI engine (in Europe marketed as 1.4 L engine) has been upgraded to achieve 93 hp (69 kW), instead of 83 hp (62 kW) in earlier model. Accompanied by the electric engine with 15 kW (20 hp) which gives in total 110 hp (82 kW) for the Hybrid vehicle. Top speed is rated at 186 km/h (116 mph), CO2 emission is 109 g/km and the mass of the car is 2,875 lb (1,304 kg)-not much for a car equipped with IMA electric motor and nickel-metal hydride batteries (5.5 A·h, 158 V).

Both the Civic GX and Civic Hybrid have a similar trim level to the Civic LX, with some differences like 15-inch (380 mm) lightweight alloy wheels, and external mirror lights.

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