The first Honda Civic Si appeared in the United States and Japan in 1984 as the sports version of the third generation of this popular compact. Back then the first impressions were positive and with less than a hundred horsepower it was considered a serious rival in the segment. In case you were wondering, the acronym Si stands for “Sport Injected”.
However, the real revolution would come several years later, more specifically in 1999 since, based on the sixth generation, a new Si was presented, the fourth in the family tree, which simply and simply changed history forever. of the Civic.
And why so much hype around it? Well, let’s start with the mechanical section, since under the hood we find a 1.6-liter B16A2 engine with double overhead camshaft and V-Tec technology. At the time, this car generated 160 Hp, that is, 100 hp per liter! which was crazy for the time.
None of its rivals offered this power figure, and the best thing is that thanks to the variable valve timing system, fuel consumption was efficient. In addition, the set-up, although it was focused on sportsmanship, the reality was that it was a perfectly usable car on a day-to-day basis. By the way, the transmission was a 5-speed manual.
Now, regarding the aesthetic section, we have that it was the first Si with a coupe body. Which added to his appeal.
Curiously, in a popular way this car is related to the Civic black with green lights from Fast and Furious, but I’m sorry to tell you that it is not the one that appears in the movie.
Already entered into this topic of curiosities, for Mexico, Honda decided to adopt the initials SIR (Sport Injected Racing)and the original name sounds like Yes, but this car was anything but friendly.
By the way, depending on your monetary capacity, you could add extra equipment items such as the iconic rear spoiler, the skirts, as well as the front and rear splitter. The 15-inch wheels are unmistakable.
The seats were made of fabric, but in Mexico many agencies offered you the option of leather upholstery. The work was done by their own workshops.
Just the Civic Si 2000 that visits the Autocosmos garage has leather seats and the complete body kit. Which looks perfect with the body in the wonderful electron blue. The personal touch that the owner gave it is provided by some smoked headlights and that the car was slightly squat.
Not for nothing this generation of the Civic SiR is considered the best in history. And yes, he practically wiped out his competitors, who seemed antiquated next to him.
The Honda Civic SIR that this article illustrates belongs to our great friend, Pablo Bravo, who has made an effort to keep this car in the best possible conditions. To know the history that unites them, it is best that you do not miss the video that we leave below.
We hope you liked the story behind this car and don’t forget, Esau Ponce and the team of autocosmos soon they could a ride, in your car.
