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The first Civic left the assembly line in 1972. Two years earlier, the United States had first passed the Clean Air Act, and a year later the oil crisis erupted. In these conditions, a small front-wheel drive car with an economical engine was doomed to success.

It was produced in 3, 5-door versions, as well as in the station wagon for the US market (Wagon). At first, a 1.2-liter carburetor engine with a capacity of 54 hp was installed on the 3-door. and, later, 60 hp. The 5-door Civic received a 1.5 L / 69 hp engine.

1973 Honda Civic ranked thirdplace in the prestigious European Car of the Year competition, and a year later becomes the best imported car in the United States.

Since 1974, CVCC engines began to be installed on the Civic, the main feature of which was pre-chamber ignition, which allowed the engine to run on a lean mixture, and, consequently, reduced the content of harmful substances in the exhaust and improved efficiency. As a result, the Civic was the first car to be marketed by Honda as a "mass vehicle" and was the first major claim for X affiliation.ndy to the key automotive manufacturers in the world. In the future, the Civic, not possessing outstanding qualities, quickly acquired the status of a reliable and unpretentious car.

In 1979, the second generation of the Honda Civic model appeared, and a year later, CVCC II engines began to be installed on these cars, which simultaneously added efficiency and power. We didn't have to wait long for the next update. In 1983, the new Civic family was born. Along with the traditional sedans and hatchbacks, the CRX sports modification was offered to buyers for the first time.

The fourth generation of the popular subcompact was shown to the public in 1987. This year for Honda was a landmark victory for the Williams-Honda team in the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship. The mass consumer, on the other hand, got independent suspension of all wheels and a new 16-valve engine from formula technologies.

In 1991, the next, already the fifth, Civic family with modern smooth body lines debuted. The fifth generation Honda Civic is either a three-door hatchback with an impressively cut short trunk, or a sedan (moreover, with an elongatedcompared to a hatchback wheelbase), or a two-door coupe for the American market. The interior is simple and laconic. Quite comfortable seats, very low seating position. The back is quite spacious, the seat folds down for cars with all types of bodies. The wheelbase of the Civic V sedans was 50mm longer than the hatchbacks.

The engines are exclusively sixteen-valve and regardless of their power and displacement (1300, 1500 or 1600 cc), they have a "trademark" pleasant revival after 4500 rpm. Even the "basic" carburetor 1.3 l with one racepreval is characterized by good elasticity and quite decent traction.

In 1995, a major redesign also took place, as a result of which the aggressive-looking four-door sedan and three-door hatchback of the sixth generation were introduced to the automotive world. These cars differed from the previous generation with large almond-shaped head optics.

The sixth generation Honda Civic Coupe externally differs from the fifth generation coupe in the form of headlights, bumpers and a false radiator grille.

But at the same time, during the "reporting period"Another Civic is the so-called English. When in 1995 the fifth generation cars were taken out of production, the British did not want to part with them and after modernization they began to produce the "fifth and a half" Civic in parallel with the "sixth"! Moreover, the English Civic differed from the two "system" generations and body type and interior.

Honda Civic 90s was equipped with complex suspensions: front - on double wishbones, rear - multi-link. Unlike cars with 1.3-1.5 liter engines, the more powerful 1600 cc versions hadand a rear anti-roll bar (a front anti-roll bar is found on all cars) and stiffer springs and shock absorbers.

In 2000, a new, seventh generation of Civic cars was presented, awarded the title "Japanese Car of the Year 2001". The model is distinguished by its elegant appearance, as well as a spacious and comfortable interior. A luxury modification of the Civic - the Honda Domani with a five-door hatchback body - is sold only in the Japanese market.

The external design is distinguished by the integrity and refinement of forms: wedge-shaped body, harCterna radiator grille, large bulging headlights, catchy rear end. The seventh generation Honda Civic is characterized by a high quality finish and fit of panels, the gaps have become less than half and in some cases are reduced to almost zero. To increase the interior while maintaining compact dimensions, the body is equipped with: a shortened front overhang, a reduced engine compartment and a raised steering gear. By transferring the resonator of the exhaust system to the rear of the body, the designers managed to make an absolutely flat floor in the cabin, ho did not affect noise and vibration isolation.

The model is equipped with: airbags, shockproof beams in the doors. For maximum protection, the body is galvanized on both sides, the bottom is treated with an indelible mastic coating.

To please the customers, the shape of the front seats was changed: they became noticeably wider, more spacious, and the lateral support rollers were not so expressive, but very comfortable. And in general, almost everything in this car can be safely described in one word: convenient.

There are two engines for sedans. One - volume1.4 liters with a capacity of 90 hp, the other - 110 hp with a capacity of 1.6 liters. Both units are 16-valve, but if one camshaft is used in the first, then the more powerful engine is with a two-shaft head, and with the VTEC II variable valve timing system.

The Honda Civic Type R entered the Japanese market in 2001. The car was equipped with a four-cylinder 16-valve DOHC VTEC K20A with a capacity of 215 liters. with. Its gross weight is 1190 kg. The Civic Type R is equipped with 17 inch aluminum alloy wheels, two airbags, ABS, power steering, spoiler, additional brake light and electricmirror drive.

Since the beginning of 2002, a new version of the Honda Civic Type R for the European market began to be produced, based on the 7th generation three-door Civic 3 Door. The power of the two-liter i-VTEC engine installed on it is 200 hp. s, maximum speed 235 km / h, acceleration to hundreds of 6.8 seconds, vehicle weight 1270 kg. To press the Honda CivicType-R to the road surface, spoilers integrated into the bumpers and the tailgate and specially profiled false thresholds help. Low profile Bridgestone RE040 tires (205/45) mounted on 17-inch L7-twin-spoke alloy wheels with impressive brake discs (300 and 260 mm in diameter, respectively) visible on both axles. Gearbox - manual 6-speed.

When choosing a Civic Type R, the European motorist should be prepared for the absence of electric seat adjustments, sunroof, cruise control and side airbags. The power take-off air conditioner is only found in the options list. There, for the sake of weight savings, the audio system and rear headrests are included. Compensation for all the hardships of automotive civilization are: bucket seats, a three-spoke sports steering wheel, a gear lever with a titanium-cast knob and instruments with a silvery-white dial. On request, the picture can be completed with sports five-point seat belts.

All these racing paraphernalia does not prevent the Honda Civic Type-R from remaining a full-fledged 4-seater car. The flat-floor salon is so spacious that the increase in the dimensions of the front seats does not in the least hamper the rear passengers. They only requireXia to learn one simple rule: entry / exit is always through the right door.

The production volume of Civic in 2002 was about 600 thousand vehicles.

In January 2004, the Type R manufactured at Honda Motor Co. in England for the Japanese market received new headlights, new taillights, a new front bumper shape and changes in the interior.

Note also that there is also a racing version of the Honda Civic Type R. It has some differences from the production model. For example, tires Dunlop SP Sport ("slick" or with "rain" tread pattern) 200/580 R15 have lessits outer diameter, which makes it possible to better realize the traction effort, which is so important in road-ring races, without altering the gearbox. Under the bottom of the car, a sealed gas tank enclosed in an aluminum shell and a "direct-flow" exhaust system made of stainless steel with a "single-barrel" branch pipe are found, which contributes to an increase in the power of the engine running on 98th gasoline. Together with modified camshafts, air filter with increased flow capacity and new process controlOrom this provides an increase of 20 "horses", transforming into an additional 15 km / h of maximum speed. The two-liter "four" also received an aluminum sump with a system that prevents oil outflow from the crankshaft during strong lateral acceleration in bends. The Honda CivicType-R's racing self-locking worm differential will also help to keep up with speed when cornering. In the event of a slip of the unloaded drive wheel, it will prevent the loss of torque on the other. At the same time, such a differential (in contrast to "profficial ”disc differential) does not require frequent adjustments and forgives the rider for errors in handling.

The replacement of engine mountings, suspension silent blocks and anti-roll bars with more rigid ones also contributes to an increase in the stability and maneuverability of the car. The camber is made negative ("house") to increase the contact area of the loaded tire in a turn, and the clearance due to the installation of a set of springs and adjustable shock absorbers of the German company KW is reduced to 70 mm. Redistributionand the brake system are limited to replacing the pads and brake fluid with special racing ones.

The refinement of the interior of the Honda CivicType-R turns it into a Spartan single cockpit. A powerful safety cage made of chrome-steel tubes, a three-spoke MOMO steering wheel, a Konig carbon bucket seat with a five-point seat belt and a complete absence of sound-proof materials.

Initially, only the Suzuka plant in Japan was engaged in the production of Civic, now this car is produced in 11 countries around the world. The largest number of Civic is produced at the factoryOde Swindon, UK.

4-door sedans are assembled in Japan, USA, Canada, Brazil, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines. 5-door hatchbacks are produced by Suzuka and Swindon plants, and Wiltshire is the only plant that collects the popular three-door version.

In 2005, Honda began production of the next generation Civic at its UK plant in Swindon, Wiltshire. And at the end of September of the same year, the last legendary Civic Type R rolled off the assembly line of this plant, which was not made anywhere else in the world. These cars have been produced since 2001denied 35,000.

The production version of the latest generation Civic was preceded by the appearance of the Honda Civic Si Concept coupe at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2005. Then, in March, at the Geneva Motor Show, the public was presented with a 5-door Honda Civic Concept, designed for the European market.

The latest generation of Honda Civic front-wheel drive vehicles are distinguished by an original interior layout, giving them a class leader in terms of spaciousness. Cars are produced with three types of bodies: 3-door and 5-dooretchback, 4-door sedan and two-door coupe.

The cars are equipped with 1.4 and 1.6 liter petrol engines, 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The new improved 1.6-liter petrol engine is equipped with a variable valve timing system VTEC, which increases its output to 110 hp.

At the same time, the engine has less weight and compact dimensions, greater environmental friendliness and efficiency. Improved torque performance at low and medium revsx provides greater flexibility and excellent engine performance. For the first time on a mass-production vehicle destined for the European market, electric power steering is being installed, which has the advantage of improving the smooth operation.

The eighth generation Honda Civic was restyled in 2009. Recall that each of the body types of the eighth Honda Civic has an individual design, and, therefore, the sedan and hatchback updates are very different.

The front bumper of the sedan has taken on a sharper aggressive shape. SlightlyEmbossed lines in the continuation of the bonnet line, along the headlights and further to the middle of the bumper make the front part more expressive and emotional. Before restyling, the air intake in the middle part of the bumper narrowed harmoniously downward, and in the new version it aggressively expands in opposite directions. Along the edges there are niches for fog lights (now they are round) covered with a black mesh. By the way, the mesh appeared in the radiator grille. It is hard not to notice the increased width of the "chrome" above the mesh. The restyled Civic also received new rearOnari with more prominent brake lights. Compared to its predecessor, the updated version has noticeably freshened up.

The interior has also undergone some changes. The "space" design of the front panel with double-deck instruments remains unchanged. In the center is a tachometer, and the speedometer, along with the engine temperature and fuel quantity indicators, moved up to the very edge of the windshield. In addition to the already existing splendor of futuristic forms, a touch was added - a shiny insert in the doors, stretchedcarried away from the handle of unlocking the lock, along the door and to its very edge. But the glove compartment handle has lost its silver color. Representatives of the company assure that new materials have been used in the finishing materials, and the seats have received a more comfortable profile for the riders. For all trim levels, the AUX line-out and the function of remote trunk release with a key have been added.

The restyling did not affect the technical part. The updated Honda Civic, as before, is equipped with a 1.8-liter i-VTEC petrol engine with 140 hp. Choice of 6-speedNchatye mechanical transmission and 5-speed "automatic". The top-of-the-line Executive Civic has paddle shifters for manual control.

Now a few words about the restyled hatchbacks. He lost the transparent radiator grille, and instead acquired small air intakes with a mesh on either side of the "H" badge. In the rear of the car, updates are less noticeable, but still present. The color scheme and interior design of the rear lights have changed. Along the way with a five-door hatchback wouldl the three-door Type S was also updated. Instead of a transparent radiator grill, it received a cladding from the charged version of the Type R.

Inside the restyled hatchback, the changes are not so fundamental. Another plastic trim for the front panel, and the upholstery of the seats, as well as in sedans, received new fabric options. In expensive versions, the list of standard equipment has been replenished with rear parking sensors and a USB port for connecting external multimedia devices.

Hatchbacks with a manual transmission began to be equipped with a special moment signaling device for opoptimal gear shifting. The robotic "mechanics" i-shift has undergone significant revision. And most importantly, the hatchback began to be aggregated with an ordinary automatic machine.

The car has a high quality finish and fit of panels. To increase the cabin while maintaining a compact body size, Honda engineers have developed a new body concept "with a short bonnet and a flat floor."

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