Honda CR-X

The Honda CR-X, originally launched as the Honda Ballade Sports CR-X in Japan, was a compact sports car manufactured by Honda. The first generation CR-X was sold in some regions outside Japan as the Honda Civic CR-X.

The Honda Civic CR-X was first produced in 1983 for the 1984 model year and was a lightweight sport hatchback. In the American market, the CR-X was marketed as an economy sport hatchback, having room for just two passengers. European markets, however, received a more powerful ZC 130 hp engine and four seats.

Redesigned in 1988 and produced to 1992, the CR-X was very popular for its performance (specifically the US performance model, the Si), nimble handling, and good fuel economy. The original 1.3 liter car and the later American-market CR-X HF model could reliably achieve better than 50 mpg, more than a decade before gas-electric hybrids appeared on the market, and at no price premium over the base model; the 1.3 liter was rated at over 60 mpg for highway.

One of the rarest options for the CR-X was the "Cyber Glass" roof, which stretched from the top of the windshield, and went all the way back to the hatch opening; such equipped models are extremely rare.

The Japanese Si and European 16v models came with a 1.6 L dual overhead camshaft engine putting out 128 bhp. The Si engine was stamped ZC, whilst the 16v stamped D16A9. Honda refreshed the looks of the car in these markets in 1990 when it added the B16A VTEC engine to the lineup. This engine used Variable Valve Timing and Lift to provide increased power in the high rev range, while still allowing low fuel consumption and better idleing at low RPMs. the B16A produced 150 bhp in the European VT model and 160 bhp in the JDM SiR model. The CR-X was the second car to receive a VTEC engine after the Integra.

The CR-X was replaced in 1992 by the CR-X del Sol, a targa top 2-seater again based on the Civic. The del Sol was discontinued in 1997 for the American market and 1998 for other markets.

There have been many rumours of a CR-X comeback, none of which have come to fruition. However, in August 2005, Autoweek reported that Honda planned a revival of the CR-X that is scheduled to be on the market in 2007; no official announcement has been made by Honda. The CR-X has become a cult favorite among the tuner crowd.

Awards
The Civic CR-X was Motor Trends Import Car of the Year for 1984. It also made Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1985. The redesigned CR-X was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 1988. The CR-X Si was Motor Trends Import Car of the Year for 1988.

CR-X HF (USDM)

 * Weight - 777 kg (1713 lb)
 * Engine - EV2 (1984), EW2 (1985), D15A2 (1986-87), SOHC 8-valve
 * Power - 58 hp SAE (42 kW)

CR-X Si (USDM)

 * Weight - 897 kg (1977 lb)
 * Engine - EW3 (1984-85), D15A3 (1986-87), SOHC 12-valve
 * Power - 91 hp (66 kW) @ 5500 rpm / 93 ft·lbf @ 4500 rpm

CR-X (Unlabeled, but actually a DX) (USDM)

 * Weight - 878 kg (1936 lb)
 * Engine - EW1, SOHC 12-valve (3-barrel carburetor)
 * Power - 76 hp (58 kW) / 85 ft·lbf

CR-X (UKDM)

 * Weight - 878 kg (1936 lb)
 * Engine - D16A8, ZC DOHC 16-valve (fuel injection)
 * Power - 125 hp (92 kW)

CRX Si 1.6 16v (1988-1991)

 * Weight - 915 kg (2,017 lb) - (1988), 988 kg (2,174 lb) - (1989-91)
 * Engine - Honda D16A6 SOHC 16-valve I-4, 1595cc
 * Power - 108 hp @ 6000 rpm / 100 ft·lbf @ 5000 rpm

CRX (Unlabeled, commonly known as DX) 1.5 16v (1988-1991)

 * Weight - 872 kg (1,922 lb) - (1988), 954 kg (2,103 lb) - (1989-91) + 33 lb for AT
 * Engine - Honda D15B2 SOHC 16-valve I-4, 1493cc with dual-point fuel injection
 * Power - 92 hp @ 6000 rpm / 89 ft·lbf @ 4500 rpm

CRX HF 1.5 8V (1988-1991)

 * Weight - 857 kg (1,819 lb) - (1988), 892 kg (1,967 lb) - (1989-91)
 * Engine - Honda D15B6 SOHC 8-valve I-4, 1493 cc
 * Power - 62 hp @ 4500 rpm / 90 ft·lbf @ 2000 rpm

CR-X 1.6i-16 (ED9)

 * Weight - 910 kg (1982 lb)
 * Engine - D16A9, DOHC, ZC
 * Power - 132 hp (95 kW)130 PS
 * Torque - 106 ft·lbf @ 5700 rpm
 * 0-100 km/h - 7.5 sec.

CR-X 1.6i-VT (EE8)

 * Weight - 1010 kg (2227 lb)
 * Engine - B16A1, DOHC 16-valve, VTEC
 * Power - 150 bhp @ 7600 rpm
 * Torque - 112 ft·lbf t@ 7100 rpm
 * 0-100 km/h - 7.1 sec.

Standard equipment:
 * Alloy wheels (14")
 * Full fakeleather seats (embroidered with "CR-X VTEC" in red stitching)
 * Electric sunroof
 * Electric windows
 * Electric mirrors

Optional equipment:
 * Rubber dashboard mat (rare)
 * Air conditioning (rare, +20 kg/44 lb)
 * CR-X mats + mud flaps

CR-X 1.5X (dual carb) (EF6)

 * Weight - 840 kg (1852 lb)
 * Engine - D15, SOHC 16valve
 * Power - 106 hp @ 6
 * Torque - 95 ft·lbf @ 4500 rpm

Optional equipment:
 * Glass roof (+10 kg/22 lb)
 * Sun roof (+20 kg/44 lb)

CR-X Si (EF7)

 * Weight - 890 kg (1962 lb)
 * Engine - ZC, 16-valve DOHC
 * Power - 132 hp @ 6800 rpm
 * Torque - 106 ft·lbf @ 5700 rpm

CR-X Exclusive
A special edition JDM Si with camel interior, wooden gear knob, and upgraded sound system.

CR-X SiR (EF8)

 * Weight - 970 kg (2139 lb)
 * Engine - B16A, DOHC 16-valve, VTEC
 * Power - 160 bhp @ 7600 rpm
 * Torque - 112 ft·lbf @ 7000 rpm

Standard equipment:
 * Air conditioning
 * Alloy wheels
 * Half-leather seats
 * Power steering

Optional equipment:
 * ABS (+~20 kg/44 lb)
 * Climate control
 * "CR-X" mats + mud flaps
 * Glass roof (+10 kg/22 lb)
 * Sun roof (+20 kg/44 lb)
 * Centre armrest
 * Rubber dashboard mat (rare, possible option)
 * Folding electric mirrors (electric mirrors are standard)
 * Limited slip differential