Honda Civic Si - 2012

2012

The 9th generation Civic Si comes in a Coupe and a Sedan. The most notable difference from the previous generation is the engine upgrade. The Civic Si now features a K24Z7, 11.0:1 Compression, 2.4L 201 hp engine (a higher compression version of the one found in the Honda CR-V) capable of producing 170 lb·ft (230 N·m) of torque. The peak torque can be achieved at a much lower rpm as well, 4400 rpm vs the previous 6000 rpm. Due to the increased stroke implemented to increase midrange torque, the redline has been reduced to 7000 rpm, with a fuel cut at 7200 rpm. Retained is the 6 speed manual transmission with a slightly different final drive ratio. An automatic transmission is not available. The wing spoiler found on the previous generation is replaced by a slightly more subtle deck-lid spoiler. The interior of the car gets a slight refresh as well, in the form of a rev limit indicator and a power meter, displayed in the all-new i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display). While the sway bars are noticeably slimmer than the previous generation's (18.0/15.0, down from 28.0/17.0 (F/R in mm)), the chassis is more rigid, the result of an increased amount of high-strength steel. This also results in lighter weight compared to the previous model. It is also notable that the vehicle remains the same size as the outgoing model. Still included is the Helical LSD (Limited Slip Differential) found on the previous model.

Announced at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas a HFP (Honda Factory Performance) Version of the civic was made available in a limited production of dealer installed performance parts which included:

• Lowered Suspension
• 18" HFP Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
• Michelin Pilot Super Sport 18x215x40
• Full body Kit including front, rear and side skirts
• HFP Badging
• HFP Branded Floor mats

In Canada the production was limited to 400 (200 Black Coupes, 200 White Coupes). In the USA the production was limited to 500 available in all of the colors Honda Offered the Civic Si Coupe in.