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 |