Honda CR-X | |
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Honda | |
aka | Civic Racing Xperiment Civic Renissance Model X |
Production | 1984 - 1991 |
Class | Hot Hatch |
Body Style | 2 Door Hatchback |
Length | 1.6i-16 - 3755 mm, 1.6i-VT - 3800 mm |
Width | 1.6i-16 - 1670 mm, 1.6i-VT - 1675 mm |
Height | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase | 2300 mm |
Weight | EDM: 1.6i-16 - 910kg, 1.6i-VT - 1010 kg |
Transmission | 4 Speed Automatic, 4 Speed Manual, 5 Speed Manual |
Engine | B16A1, DOHC 16-valve, VTEC D16A9, DOHC 16-valve, non-VTEC D16Z5, DOHC 16-valve, non-VTEC |
Power | 150 bhp @ 7600 rpm 112 ft·lbft@ 7100 rpm |
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Designer | {{{Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)}}} |
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.
Mk I (introduced 7/1983)[]
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)
Mk II (introduced 9/1987)[]
USDM[]
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
European domestic market (EDM)[]
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
Japanese domestic market (JDM)[]
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
See Also[]
External links[]
- Honda CRX workshop manual for the Mk 2 (it is officially free)
- The CRX Community Forum - Friendly and helpful community of CRX aficionados.
- CRX-UK owners club Massive UK based forum
- JDM CRX Resource A wealth of information on JDM MK2
- JDM CRX Forum Irish based JDM Forum
- German CRX Forum
- CRX Resource - Serving the CRX Community (off and on) since 1995.
- Atlantic Canada CRX - Atlantic Canada's CRX source
- Red Pepper Racing THE mark 1 CR-X forum also includes, manuals, FAQ, galleries
- CR-X SiR (EF8) - JDM specific resource for CRX tuning and maintenance.
- honda-tech.com's CRX forum
- Honda Press Library - CR-X series - official library of original press information and "fact books" on all of the CR-X series (in Japanese, though contains many images including concept artwork)
- Mark 2 CRX guide - Some extra information, and personal opinions
- Honda CRX - Honda CRX car owners
- AUTIV Budget Speed: Honda CRX -- article on how to buy a Honda CRX. Includes tips on price and condition.
- Ronincrew.de - Honda and Asian Imports Racing Team -- check the website for real cool hondas and modification possibilities.
- CRXPT.com - Portuguese CRX Community
- CRXAUSTRALIA.com - Australian CRX Online Community
- Honda CR-X specs
- British/UK Honda Del Sol Owners Club - DelSol UK
- Hondaswap.com's 1st Gen Technical Forum
- Hondaswap.com's 2nd Gen Technical Forum
- Honda crx club in Lithuania
- Wiredonhonda.com Honda CRX forum
References[]
- 1985 Honda Civic Brochure, (1984), p. 2.
- 1986 Honda Civic CRX Brochure, (1985), p. 17-18.
- 1988 Honda CRX Brochure, (1987), p. 21-22.
- 1991 Honda CRX Brochure, (1990), p. 25-26.
- [Technical Data suppiled by Luke McGreevy],