What is a EF9 Civic?
What is a EF9 Civic?
The EF or 4th Generation ‘Grand’ Civic was launched in September 1987 for the japanese domestic market. The EF9 Civic SiR however did not feature in the starting line-up in that launch.
How much horsepower does a civic SiR have?
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | 4 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 l (98 ci) |
| Power | 152 ps (150 bhp / 112 kw) |
| Torque | 144 Nm (106 lb-ft) |
| Power / liter | 95 ps (94 hp) |
What does civic SiR stand for?
The sporty Honda Civic Si has its roots in the semi-sporty 1984 Civic S. The S stood for “Sport,” and though it only came with a manual transmission, it had the same engine and suspension as other Civic hatchbacks; it was the Prelude and the two-seat CRX that were supposed to be the choice of serious enthusiasts.
Why is the Honda Civic EF9 Sir so special?
The true greatness of the EF9 SiR is of course that it introduces the world to a Civic with an 8,100rpm redline and a level of performance that puts many ‘performance cars’ of that era to shame. The SiR badge is to continue into history as a badge that adorns Hondas with a serious level of performance and enthusiast appeal.
Is the EF9 a JDM car?
While a lot of people in the US love to go for JDM parts on their Honda’s the opposite can be said in Japan; the EF9 wears USDM bumpers and lights to help it stand out from the crowd. The aero mirrors are finished off with the Osaka JDM rising sun motif, a very cool touch.
What makes the Nissan EF9 so special?
A larger Osaka JDM 70 mm throttle and Mugen ECU are the final pieces, helping get the most out of the engine. While a lot of people in the US love to go for JDM parts on their Honda’s the opposite can be said in Japan; the EF9 wears USDM bumpers and lights to help it stand out from the crowd.
What kind of engine does a 1991 Civic SiR have?
The 1991-1995 generation Civic bears the code E-EG. In this generation, the EG6/EG9 Civic/Civic Ferio SiR/SiR-2 continued the tradition of the legendary EF9 Civic SiR by taking it one stage further, now inheriting the 2nd generation of the legendary B16A engine (170ps) from the DA6/DA8 (1991-1993) Integra XSi/RSi.
