Especificaciones y análisis del Honda Civic
Power
160HP
Torque
150Nm
Consumption
8.4l/100
Emissions
-g/km
0-100 km/h
8.2s
Top Speed
207km/h
Weight
1165kg
Price
21,035€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
225 L
45 L
118 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Honda Civic 3p 1.6i VTi DOHC VTEC · 160 CV (2000-2001)
General description
The sixth-generation Honda Civic VTi is not just a car; it's an icon that left an indelible mark on the late 90s. For an entire generation, it was the awakening of a passion for motoring, a Japanese compact that proved precision engineering and high revs could create an unforgettable driving experience. It's the sound of VTEC kicking in, a mechanical scream that became the soundtrack to thousands of dreams.
Driving experience
Driving a Civic VTi is a two-sided experience that gives you goosebumps. Below 5,500 rpm, it's a docile and usable car for daily life. But once you cross that magical barrier, the DOHC VTEC engine transforms into a raging beast. The thrust becomes explosive, the sound turns into an addictive howl that begs you to stretch every gear to the redline, beyond 8,000 rpm. Its chassis with double-wishbone suspension, direct and communicative, allows you to feel every inch of asphalt, creating a pure and mechanical connection between man and machine that modern cars have forgotten.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an exercise in simplicity and perfect proportions that has aged with astonishing dignity. The clean lines and the low, compact silhouette of the 3-door hatchback give it a sporty look without being garish. It's a timeless design, a form that follows function and became a blank canvas for customization, defining the aesthetics of JDM culture. Looking at it today evokes a deep nostalgia for a golden era of motoring.
Technology and features
The crown jewel is, without a doubt, its engine with VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology. This system, almost magical for its time, allowed for varying the lift and opening duration of the valves, offering economical behavior at low revs and overflowing maximum power at high revs. It was like having two engines in one. Added to this was a double-wishbone suspension on both axles, a technical solution typical of racing cars that gave it simply sensational agility and cornering for a compact car.
Competition
In its time, it faced great European names like the Peugeot 206 GTI or the Renault Clio Sport. While its rivals often sought effectiveness through torque and mid-range punch, the Civic VTi offered a different, more purist and naturally aspirated philosophy. It demanded the driver to seek the high end of the rev counter to give its best, offering in return a more visceral and rewarding experience, a character of a street-legal race car.
Conclusion
The Honda Civic VTi is much more than just a 'hot hatch'. It's a legend on wheels, a testament to an era when the thrill of driving took precedence over everything else. It represents the pinnacle of small-displacement naturally aspirated engines and a connection to the road that is almost impossible to find today. A car that not only takes you places but makes you feel alive on every journey, a cult classic whose legacy endures with overwhelming force.