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    Honda Civic Base (1997) price & specs

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    1.6L petrol2D Coupe5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Overview

    The 1997 Honda Civic Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Honda Civic is regarded as a Small Luxury built in USA with prices starting at $30,900 before on-road costs.

    This Honda Civic is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 93 kW of power (at 6600 rpm) and 145 Nm of torque (at 5200 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 45L fuel tank

    The Honda Civic measures 1375mm (54.1 inches) in height, 4450mm (175.2 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1055kg (2325.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Civic Base comes standard with 185/60 R14 front tyres and 185/60 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    86.11 - 88.15 kW/t
    54.77 kW/t
    108.47 kW/t
    Price
    $28,950 - $32,700
    $24,990
    $51,090
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    60,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,450 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,375 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,450 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,375 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle10,000 mm

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    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, FWD

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 75
    Engine (cc): 1590
    Compression Ratio: 9.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 90
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Type: Total

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.4
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 37
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 7.4
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 32

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 7.4
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.4

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 126
    Maximum Power (kW): 93
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 107
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 145
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5200

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    1st Gear Ratio: 3.25
    2nd Gear Ratio: 1.909
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1.25
    4th Gear Ratio: 0.909
    5th Gear Ratio: 0.702
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.153
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Coupe
    Local Body Type: Coupe

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10000
    Front Track (in): 58.1
    Front Track (mm): 1475
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.8
    Overall Height (in): 54.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1375
    Overall Length (in): 175.2
    Overall Length (mm): 4450
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 58.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1475
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 36.4
    Front Headroom (mm): 925
    Rear Headroom (in): 35.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 910
    Front Hip Room (in): 54.9
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1395
    Rear Hip Room (in): 48.8
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1240

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1055
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2326

    Antenna

    Type: Pillar

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Number of Door Switches: 2

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Grabbers: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Grabbers: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: key

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