Official: 8th gen civic thread (UPDATES on first post)
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This thread is being created so everyone can talk about the 8th gen civic once it is unveiled. Otherwise we are going to have 30 million different threads about the unveiling. If someone wants to talk about specifics, such as a new powerplant or new suspension system, whatever it may be, then a thread can be made for that.
However, general chat about the 8th gen civic and it's unveiling should go here.
This article is from vtec.net on this page here.
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=327617
This is a CONCEPT Civic Si. Honda has stated this is the final concept before release of the production Si for 2006. I would imagine the production version will retain much of what is seen here, as that is typical of honda.
More pics courtesy of vtec.net:
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=327854
hi-res pic:
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/uploa...6BD65129AB.JPG
anybody else notice it says Si CONCEPT on this pic?
However, general chat about the 8th gen civic and it's unveiling should go here.
This article is from vtec.net on this page here.
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=327617
200HP Civic Si Concept points at future direction for new 2006 Civic Si Coupe
CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2005 - The Civic Si Concept, making its world debut today at the Chicago Auto Show, provides a strong indication of the styling and performance direction for an all-new production Civic Si Coupe scheduled to debut later this year.
The production Civic Si Coupe will serve as the performance leader for a completely redesigned 2006 model Civic lineup that will feature more emotional styling, added performance and the latest generation of "intelligent" i-VTEC engine technology. The 2006 Civic lineup, launching this fall, will include a 4-door Sedan, a 2-door Coupe and Si Coupe, an even more fuel efficient Civic Hybrid and a natural-gas powered Civic GX.
The Civic Si Concept celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Civic Si legacy in the U.S. and builds on its performance heritage with a 200-horsepower, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine with an 8,000 rpm red line, mated to a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Helping to put all that power to the ground is a helical-type limited slip differential for improved launch traction and cornering performance. Other performance features of the Civic Si Concept include 18-inch cast aluminum wheels, 225/40R18 high performance tires and 4-wheel disc brakes with large cross-drilled brake rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers.
"The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the most powerful, fastest and fun-to-drive Si we’ve ever put on the street, and the Civic Si Concept sets the direction in terms of its styling, package and performance," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "It’s part of a new family of Civic vehicles that build on the already class-leading values of the Civic in terms of safety, styling, performance and fuel efficiency."
Designed as an "Advanced Personal Compact," the Civic Si Concept incorporates a sweeping roofline and ultra-fast windshield rake that highlights the vehicle’s advanced one-motion profile, low and wide stance, and superior aerodynamic performance. The long trunk deck, with its frontward sloping bumper, accents the forward motion conveyed by the overall vehicle shape. Wheel openings have been optimized to minimize the gap between the tire and the body. Special aerodynamic features include a full front and side aero kit, rear deck wing and a lower rear bumper diffuser with an integrated center exhaust system.
The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the sixth generation Si, which first appeared as a three-door hatchback in 1986 with subsequent Civic Si models appearing in 1989, 1992, 1999 and 2002. The production Si will make its world debut at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in November. The Civic Si Concept was designed at Honda R&D America’s Los Angeles design center.
CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2005 - The Civic Si Concept, making its world debut today at the Chicago Auto Show, provides a strong indication of the styling and performance direction for an all-new production Civic Si Coupe scheduled to debut later this year.
The production Civic Si Coupe will serve as the performance leader for a completely redesigned 2006 model Civic lineup that will feature more emotional styling, added performance and the latest generation of "intelligent" i-VTEC engine technology. The 2006 Civic lineup, launching this fall, will include a 4-door Sedan, a 2-door Coupe and Si Coupe, an even more fuel efficient Civic Hybrid and a natural-gas powered Civic GX.
The Civic Si Concept celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Civic Si legacy in the U.S. and builds on its performance heritage with a 200-horsepower, 16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine with an 8,000 rpm red line, mated to a close ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Helping to put all that power to the ground is a helical-type limited slip differential for improved launch traction and cornering performance. Other performance features of the Civic Si Concept include 18-inch cast aluminum wheels, 225/40R18 high performance tires and 4-wheel disc brakes with large cross-drilled brake rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers.
"The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the most powerful, fastest and fun-to-drive Si we’ve ever put on the street, and the Civic Si Concept sets the direction in terms of its styling, package and performance," said John Mendel, senior vice president of American Honda. "It’s part of a new family of Civic vehicles that build on the already class-leading values of the Civic in terms of safety, styling, performance and fuel efficiency."
Designed as an "Advanced Personal Compact," the Civic Si Concept incorporates a sweeping roofline and ultra-fast windshield rake that highlights the vehicle’s advanced one-motion profile, low and wide stance, and superior aerodynamic performance. The long trunk deck, with its frontward sloping bumper, accents the forward motion conveyed by the overall vehicle shape. Wheel openings have been optimized to minimize the gap between the tire and the body. Special aerodynamic features include a full front and side aero kit, rear deck wing and a lower rear bumper diffuser with an integrated center exhaust system.
The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the sixth generation Si, which first appeared as a three-door hatchback in 1986 with subsequent Civic Si models appearing in 1989, 1992, 1999 and 2002. The production Si will make its world debut at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in November. The Civic Si Concept was designed at Honda R&D America’s Los Angeles design center.
More pics courtesy of vtec.net:
http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=327854
hi-res pic:
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/uploa...6BD65129AB.JPG
anybody else notice it says Si CONCEPT on this pic?
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Originally Posted by Killacamshaft
Ive Heard That The New Power Plant Is A 1.8 Liter Sohc Vtec 130 Crank Hp(ex)
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Originally Posted by _Viper_
They are Fu(cking if they do that man....
civic has always been underpowerd and still out sells the competition, if it aint broke why fix it?
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Originally Posted by HorrorSkopes
why?
civic has always been underpowerd and still out sells the competition, if it aint broke why fix it?
civic has always been underpowerd and still out sells the competition, if it aint broke why fix it?
I agree with Horror Skopes on this one. The mainstream civic needs to be peppy no doubt, but fuel economy and ultra low emmissions are very important as well. There needs to be a general civic for the every day person and an SI for nut cases lik us .
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Rep Power: 0 Why cant they just kill off the D-series motors all together though. They could come up with smaller K series engines, or simply use the current K20 in ULEV form. the D series motor is almost 20 years old now, its time for it to die.
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Originally Posted by Killacamshaft
Ive Heard That The New Power Plant Is A 1.8 Liter Sohc Vtec 130 Crank Hp(ex)
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Rep Power: 0 i just got the new Autoweek and its in there, if i had a working scanner id scan it
but the rear looks more like the pontiac G6 coupe rear
no info on the power plant. the front grill is like the accord coupe or hte new saturn sky with a chrome bar going across with the 'H' in hte center like saturn does
but the rear looks more like the pontiac G6 coupe rear
no info on the power plant. the front grill is like the accord coupe or hte new saturn sky with a chrome bar going across with the 'H' in hte center like saturn does
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Originally Posted by nindoo
Something is odd someone keeps blocking the lightenend image i put on geocities.com
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Originally Posted by ctv
i just got the new Autoweek and its in there, if i had a working scanner id scan it
but the rear looks more like the pontiac G6 coupe rear
no info on the power plant. the front grill is like the accord coupe or hte new saturn sky with a chrome bar going across with the 'H' in hte center like saturn does
but the rear looks more like the pontiac G6 coupe rear
no info on the power plant. the front grill is like the accord coupe or hte new saturn sky with a chrome bar going across with the 'H' in hte center like saturn does
Interesting
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Rep Power: 0 why would it have what looks like brembo's and not be turbo? LOL. You never know with everyone offering turbo boxes...you never know, but it wouldnt be good for sales, well not for honda cars higher in the food chain anyway.
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Originally Posted by nindoo
Something is odd someone keeps blocking the lightenend image i put on geocities.com
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Originally Posted by HorrorSkopes
if that's it (resemble is pretty accurate), I don't like it, still has that "mini van" look
I love it and believe me it will grow on us for sure......
Its Fawking Hot
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Originally Posted by Kizuel
It's the giant sloping windshield and short front end which make it ugly/minivan-esque.
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Rep Power: 267 The picture with car cover...
It looks like a NEON with the extremely rounded roof and short rear end.
Are you sure it's a civic?
It looks like a NEON with the extremely rounded roof and short rear end.
Are you sure it's a civic?
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Rep Power: 487 You need to keep the updated pics in the first post for those of us that are too lazy to go searching through all the pages that will will become for pics. Also, when is it being unveiled, tomorrow or friday?
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Rep Power: 0 if it looks anthing like that i nindoo pic i might like it it looks hot with the rim and the brembos and if it has a k20 wich it most likley will its going to be one nice lookin car if you ask me
how much do you think its going to run???
how much do you think its going to run???