Honda Civic 1980 - 1983
| Years Produced | 1980 - 1983 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.3-liter |
| Horsepower | 67 hp |
| Torque | 72 lb-ft |
| 0-60 Mph | 12.5 sec |
| 1/4 Mile | 19.6 sec |
| Top Speed | 100 mph |
| Fuel Economy | 42 mpg |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual,5-spe |
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Honda Civic 1980 - 1983
Overview
The Honda Civic is a compact car manufactured by Honda. The second generation of the Honda Civic was introduced in 1980 and production ended in 1983. The second generation was restyled and now had a more angular shape. Dimensions also increased; the wheelbase now measured 88.6 inches for the hatchback variant and 91.3 inches for the wagon variant.
Variants
The second generation of the Honda Civic was available in three body styles, hatchback, sedan and wagon.
The hatchback version was introduced in Japan in 1979 and one year later in the United States. The car was now more powerful and also more elegant especially after the redesign. The hatchback Civic now offered more interior room and it was much more comfortable. There were two different engine available for the hatchback on the American Market. Both engines used the CvCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion) design, a feature apreciated by buyers especially. The first engine was a four cylinder 1.3-Liter engine that produced 67 horsepower and 72 lb-ft of torque. With this engine the Civic ran from zero to sixty in 12.5 seconds and to a maximum speed of 100 mph. In terms of fuel economy this engine was rated at 42 mpg. The second engine was the four cylinder 1.5-liter engine that produced 79 hp and 89 lb-ft of torque. With this engine the Civic managed to reach 60 mph from standstill in 12 second and a maximum speed of 100 mph. This engine was not that fuel efficient but it was a bargain. Rated at 35 mpg the 1.5-liter engine was one of the best price/performance engine of its class. Transmission choices included a four-speed manual transmission, a five-speed manual transmission, a two-speed Hondamatic automatic tranmission and a three-speed Hondamatic automatic transmission
The second generation Sedan variant was not available on the American market only on the Japanese, British, European and South African Market. In South Africa the Civic Sedan was not built under Honda exclusively but under a joint-venture between Honda and Mercedes Benz, with which Honda signed a agreement for technical support. In Europe the Sedan was only available with the smaller 1.3-Liter engine.
Like the hatchback variant the Honda Civic Wagon was first intrdoced in japan and one year later in the United States. Around the world the Wasgon is known under various name. in Europe it was named Civic SLW, on the Japanese market Van and later COUNTRY and on the american market Wagon. The Wagon also grew in size and of course the new design gave the car a more applealing look. The Civic Wagon was available only with the 1.5-Liter CVCC engine option hooked to the five speed manual transmission. The Wagon was solely built in Japan and exported around the globe.
A performance oriented version was also introducedin 1983. This variant was called Civic S and it featured the 1.5-Liter engine, firmer suepnsion with stabilizer bar, Michelin tires, a black grille and blackout paint around the window frames.
There were three different trim level available. The base model, the DX model and the GL model (available only for the 1.5-Liter configuration). The base model was equiped with standard features. The DX model added the optional five-speed manual transmission, premium cloth seats, a rear window defroster, interminent wipers and a cigarette lighter. The top of the line GL trim added on top of the DX rear windo wiper, tachometer clock and bodyside moldings.
Additional Information
In 1980 “Rice and Motor trend” magazine named the second generation Honda Civic “The import car of the year”. In 1981 the American Automobile Club named the car “The most fuel efficient import car”
A re-styled variant of the model named Honda Ballade was sold in Europe. The Ballade featured most of its part from the Civic including the engines, but the car had a much sportier look. The Ballade was also produced by British Leyland as the Triumph Acclaim. The Triumph Acclaim featured a new exterior styling and a revised interior.