Some of the fastest import racers rely on this chassis to get down the 1,320 in under 11 seconds. As well as being a good chassis to build a drag car on, again this Civic hatchback is a very capable auto-crosser with a few minor suspension tweaks. This imay not be the most memorable of the Civic hatchbacks, but it is the last one for us in the States.

In any case, the sixth-and-final generation of the hatchback still lives on in enthusiasts hearts, and the demise of the Civic hatchback is one of sadness for Honda nuts. We can only hope that Honda will someday bring us another hatch, if only as a limited edition. Hey, Honda, read! Bring us the VTI hatchback or even a Civic Type R!

CVCC 1200
Engine Four-cylinder, eight-valve, SOHC,
belt-driven motor
Transmission Four-speed manual
Carburetion Hitachi 2 venturi downdraft
Displacement 1,169 cc/1,237 cc
Power ratings 50 hp/52 hp
77 lbs Of torque
Fuel capacity 10.6 gallons
Est. mpg 30
Brakes F/R Disc/Drum vaccuum-assisted
Suspension MacPherson Strut,
coil springs, lower wishbone
Second-Gen Breakdown
Used prices $1,000 and less
Like it for The affordability
Possible mods Stroked engine
Carburetors
Modified parts from other Hondas
Get one if
•You don’t have a lot of money to spend
•You still hunger for carbs
•You don’t mind mixing and matching OEM parts
•You need a sleeper autocross demon
•You don’t intend to take it to the drag strip
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