Saturday, August 22, 2015

Honda Civic - Generation 6.2 (1998-2000)

HONDA CIVIC (1998-2000)

The update gave the Civic a fresh grille and an SIR trim which has an upgraded 1.6 engine, rear disc brakes, and a different set of colors to distinguish it from its lower models.

OWNERSHIP DETAILSSIRRSVTILXI
Years AvailableSeptember 1998-January 2001September 2000September 1998-January 2001September 1998-January 2001
ENGINE SPECS
EngineB16A 1.6 DOHC 16V I4D16Y5 1.6 SOHC or DOHC 16V I4D16Y5 1.6 DOHC 16V I4D15Z4 1.5 SOHC 16V I4
Horsepower160hp @ 7,600rpm125hp @ 6,400rpm125hp @ 6,400rpm110hp @ 5,800rpm
Torque160Nm @ 7,000rpm148Nm @ 5,500rpm148Nm @ 5,500rpm138Nm @ 4,200rpm
Fuel TypeGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 OctaneGasoline/93 Octane
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel InjectionElectronic Fuel Injection
Transmission5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity45 Liters45 Liters45 Liters45 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length4,450mm4,450mm4,450mm4,450mm
Width1,695mm1,695mm1,695mm1,695mm
Height1,390mm1,390mm1,390mm1,390mm
Wheelbase2,620mm2,620mm2,620mm2,620mm
Curb Weight1,034kg1,034kg1,034kg (MT), 1,060kg (AT)1,014kg (MT), 1,040kg (AT)
Body Style4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive TypeFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel DriveFront Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating5555
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front SuspensionDouble WishboneDouble WishboneDouble WishboneDouble Wishbone
Rear SuspensionDouble WishboneDouble WishboneDouble WishboneDouble Wishbone
Front BrakesVented DiscsVented DiscsVented DiscsVented Discs
Rear BrakesSolid DiscDrum BrakesDrum BrakesDrum Brakes
Tires195/55 R15195/55 R15185/65 R14175/75 R13
Wheels15 Inch Alloy15 Inch Alloy14 Inch Alloy13 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags0000
Anti-Lock BrakesNoneNoneNoneNone
Traction/Stability ControlNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Safety FeaturesNoneNoneNoneNone
EXTERIOR
Fog LampsNoneNoneNoneNone
Other Exterior FeaturesAdds: Only Available in Passion Orange, Night Hawk Black, Championship White, Sunburst Yellow, and Formula Red, Mesh Type Grille, SIR Emblem, Body Color MouldingsAdds: RS Stickers, Available in Sunburst YellowBody Color Door HandlesBlack Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel AdjustmentTiltTiltTiltTilt
Steering Wheel MaterialLeatherUrethaneUrethaneUrethane
Seating AdjustmentManualManualManualManual
Seating MaterialFabricFabricFabricFabric
Other Interior FeaturesAdds: Leather Shift Knob, Dome Light for Driver and Front Passenger, Silver ConsoleMetallic ConsoleNoneNone
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power AmenitiesSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows, Door Locks, MirrorsSteering, Windows
Climate ControlManualManualManualManual
Audio System1DIN AM/FM/Cassette1DIN AM/FM
/Cassette/6CD
1DIN AM/FM/Cassette1DIN AM/FM/Cassette
Speakers4644
Steering Wheel ControlsNoneNoneNoneNone
AlarmNoneNoneNoneNone
Keyless EntryNoneNoneNoneNone
NOTES*Sunburst Yellow and Formula Red made available in 2000 to replace the three first colors.
*Silver console and built in tweeters made available in 2000.
Released in 2000
*Body Color Door Handles standard in 2000.
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