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Honda Civic EF, 4 generation 09.1987 - 08.1989

4 generation
(EF) 09.1987 - 08.1989
E-EF2, E-EF3, E-EF4, E-EF5, E-EF1, E-EF9
4 generation
Sedan
Hatchback
Wagon
The compact 3-door hatchback was considered the main body type for the Honda Civic, however, from the third generation the model range was replenished with a 4-door sedan, which has undeniable advantages - a reasonable price and a more “full-fledged” solution for landing in a car, which by definition can not give a salon with two hatchback doors. However, the owners of the sedan have to put up with another drawback - the loss of functionality due to the loss of a large trunk door. But be that as it may, the choice of two body options has become another trump card Civic in the struggle for the buyer. When developing this model, special attention was paid to the reliability and strength of the body structure, as well as a quiet, smooth ride. Therefore, it uses a double independent suspension of the lever type, which is the pride of Honda and raises the driving characteristics of the car to the first class. If we talk about the trim levels, then this small, attractive sedan inherited from the 3-door model a fairly comfortable interior space and an easy-to-use luggage compartment. Top-end modifications of the fourth-generation Civic demonstrate a filling that was great for a compact car of that time: automatic transmission, climate control, sunroof, power windows, power mirrors, central locking. True, it should be noted that, unlike the hatchback, the sedan was not initially “charged”. After some changes in modifications, the sports equipment Si was only returned in 1989, which first appeared in the third generation, but now with a 130 hp engine. (recall, the hatchback also offers a complete set of SiR with a 160-horsepower engine). Therefore, the main emphasis for the sedan was not made on sportiness, but on the internal equipment and a greater selection of technical parts - for example, all-wheel drive versions were offered only in a four-door body. The range of Honda Civic sedan motors opens with the D13B base engine - SOHC16, a carbureted 82 hp engine. However, this motor did not play an important role for the sedan. Still, he had to “pull” more weight on himself - 880 kg compared to 810 for the hatchback. Therefore, the main stake was made on engines 1.5 and 1.6. The first of them, the 16-valve SOHC was offered in versions with a capacity of 91-100 hp. depending on whether you used a conventional carburetor or a double (Dual Carb). 1.6-liter engines were also offered in versions with different power: carbureted 16-valve SOHC with 105 hp and 120 hp engines equipped with Honda PGM-FI injection system. (SOHC16) and 130-horsepower 16-valve DOHC.

 Front and rear suspension Honda Civic - double wishbone type. With a wheelbase of 2500 mm, the car has a minimum turning radius of 4.8 m. The transmission is either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Note all-wheel drive modifications, the names of which begin with "RT": they are equipped with the advanced for their time system of all-wheel drive Real Time 4WD. These cars could be equipped with either a 4-speed “automatic” or a manual gearbox with modified gear ratios from the first to fifth gears and an added so-called “super low” gear, the gear ratio of which is more than 4.5. The fourth-generation Honda Civic today offers a poor set of safety features. Even with three-point belts, not all seats were equipped. Only the more expensive versions were equipped with disc brakes on all wheels. However, some four-wheel drive modifications additionally offered a proprietary anti-lock brake system, called ALB. The fourth-generation Honda Civic is one of the best representatives of the Japanese auto industry of its time. Unfortunately, it is difficult to expect a good technical condition from the right-hand drive copies of this generation, introduced back in the 90s, and it is rather difficult to find the surviving Civic in a more or less decent form, which fell to the quiet sparing operation.
The compact 3-door hatchback Civic, which has a strong sports image characteristic of Honda cars, is one of the most famous Japanese cars belonging to the 1.5-liter class. In the fourth generation of the Civic, the sporty image has become even more noticeable thanks to a new, more streamlined body, which has become even more rigid and reliable, as well as a double independent linkage-type suspension, which is typical for sports-type cars. All of these improvements have had a positive impact on driving quality. Along with this, the brake system was also strengthened. As a result, this model became the most famous among compact sports cars of that time.
 As for the practicality of this machine, it remains at its best. The external shape of the body is characterized by smooth, smooth lines. The interior space is quite roomy and comfortable, the rear seats fold. The concept of “Civic - a car for the population”, which was used at the beginning of the production of this car, was fully implemented in this generation. The “hottest” Civic were representatives of the SiR modification, equipped with an engine with a DOHC system. Civic SiR is adrenaline, announced not only by a 160-horsepower engine, but also with equipment that emphasizes sportsmanship: a front bumper with a low skirt, a muffler, seat buckets with lateral support, a leather steering wheel with a steering wheel, a power steering with variable sensitivity, aluminum rims etc. d.

 The Honda Civic engine range includes a line of engines with a volume of 1.3-1.6 liters. The base engine D13B - SOHC, carbureted type, 82 hp Even with this engine, the car in the minimum configuration, having a small weight, has a good power density - less than ten kilograms of horsepower. What can we say about more powerful engines, relying on more comfortable and, accordingly, heavier cars: a 1.5-liter D15B with a capacity of 91-105 liters. with. or 1.6-liter engines of the ZC series (130 hp) and B16A (160 hp). The latter was first used by the famous Honda VTEC - a system for dynamically changing valve timing. With this motor, the specific power of the Civic SiR is a little over six kilograms per “force”.

 Front and rear suspension Honda Civic - double wishbone type. With a wheelbase of 2500 mm, the car has a minimum turning radius of 4.8 m. If the basic equipment had tires with dimensions 175 / 70R13, then Civic Si was offered with wheels 185 / 60R14, and for SiR relied even lower profile tires 195 / 60R14, providing better information and controllability, in addition, Civic SiR could be equipped with an LSD differential, and as a nice bonus - get a sunroof (SiR II). True, the cost of the car was more than two times higher than the price of the basic configuration. The safety level of the fourth-generation Honda Civic, perhaps today, is perceived by archaism, but fully corresponds to its time, to say the least. In sports trim Honda Civic could even boast of disc brakes on all four wheels (front - ventilated, oversized), providing excellent braking. In addition, in the SiR II modification, for an additional fee, the owner of the future car could order it with a three-channel anti-lock brake system, called ALB. The fourth-generation Honda Civic is one of the best representatives of the Japanese auto industry of its time. Being a "civilian" car, he, nevertheless, showed not just magnificent sports inclinations, but a real fighting character. For which not one generation of Russians fell in love. The only thing that overshadows the fate of the right-hand drive copies of this generation, introduced back in the 90s, are the years of operation that have not been in vain. It is difficult to find a car that is not completely tortured by those car owners who like to ride, as they say, "for all the money." After all, Civic, even the old one, completely allows this. Naturally, until certain times.
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