What Honda Civic has VTEC?
The Honda Civic does come with VTEC standard on some models. They include the EX, EX-L, HX, Si, Si-R, VTi, VTiR,and the Civic Type R. All of these are upgraded over the base model Civic and come with other features as well.
What year did Honda come out with the VTEC engine?
1989
Eventually the mechanism evolved into Honda’s VTEC (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control System) engine. Launched via the 1989 Integra, this innovative technology surprised the world with a new level of performance from a compact, fuel-efficient engine.
What engine does 1999 Honda Civic LX have?
1.6 L 4-cylinder
1999 Honda Civic LX/Engine
How fast is a Honda Civic EX?
Drivetrain and Performance
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | In-Line 4-Cylinder with Turbocharger |
|---|---|---|
| Bore and Stroke | 86.0 mm / 85.9 mm | 73.0 mm / 89.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8 : 1 | 10.6 : 1 |
| 0 to 60 mph | 8.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 137 mph |
What is a pimped out Honda Civic?
“Pimped out” cars have been made famous by popular television programs such as the “Pimp My Ride” series on MTV. Virtually any car can be modified in a specialized car garage. The Honda Civic has a very flexible shape, which means that it can be easily customized to suit any taste.
What kind of engine does a 1999 Honda Civic have?
In ’99, Honda finally gave in and put the 160-horsepower B16 engine in the Civic. I’ll save you the pedantic speech about why a B-series engine is the best thing that could ever happen to a Civic owner — with no disrespect to D-series owners, as I’ve got a D16A6-powered CRX. What set this B-series apart was the VTEC system.
What is VTEC in a 1999 Honda Integra?
VTEC is Honda’s variable valve-timing system, and it wasn’t really new in ’99. Honda had been fitting the screaming-high-rpm version of VTEC to the Integra GS-R since 1992 — and by the mid-1990s, VTEC was already doing mundane duty boosting the midrange torque of the Honda Accord’s F22 engine. (Yeah, I’ve got one of those, too.)
What makes the Honda Civic Si so special?
The Civic Si’s genius went well beyond the powertrain: Honda found the perfect package to house this magical engine. The sixth-generation Civic was still a pretty minimalist car, and aside from unique wheels and (optional) bright-blue paint, there wasn’t much to set the Si apart from lesser Civic coupes.