TTurboZX66

Found a few more pics of the the Civic SI


http://auto.consumerguide.com/Auto/Used/re...arreviewphotos/

corey415

Not sure about the gear ratios (esp. the 6th gear), but the motors are similar but different. RSX-S is K20Z1 and the SI is the K20Z3. The Si motor has a balance shaft so its supposed to run a lot smoother than the RSX-s motor.

Lice Locket

They are both K20, but they are not the same K20 engine. The Civic supposed to be a little greener, and have smoother acceleration (performance wise, the Civic is about the same or faster than teh Type S, despite being a few pounds heavier) . The 6th gear has a much different ratio for more comfortable freeway cruising.

Christople

I read the 6th gear is 3300rpm at 75mph. My GSR does 3700 5th gear at 75mph.

gsolman

I like that digital speedo at the top of the dash even if it looks smaller than our car's.

http://automobiles.honda.com/civics/index....civic.honda.com
(its the center pic)

rai

C&D says the coupe has a roof 3.2 inches lower than the sedan which can explain the lack of headroom. The Si does have a moonroof but (I think) this is just a pop up job so it should not rob as much room as a sunroof. But still I hate moon/sunroofs and think they should be optional and save a few bucks for people who hate them or could care less about them.

Kind of hard to believe the size increase of the Si. From C&D: the new coupe is 9.2" longer 2.2" wider and has a 3.1" longer wheelbase than the current gen Si (hatch).

Well I don't mind a little larger car b/c I'm large and by comparison to most other cars it's still small. Probably 300+ lbs less than a GTi for example.

pic in C&D shows a ton of headroom in the Si (but may be a midgit driving for all I know).

rai

I'm not a huge fan of the split display, but if you look at the pics, the speedo is above the wheel and close to the base of the windshield so it should be easier to see than the S2000.

k9motorsports

damn i cant wait to test drive that baby. being a current 2000 si owner, id like to see how much they improved the capabilities of the civic. i am sure it will be much better than the ep3 hatch! i wish they incorporated the 4 door rear end in the 2 door though, i am not really feeling the tail lights...

MadScientist

love the sedan.. hate the coupe

Popeye

I like it