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Honda Civic RSL

Bodywork

type 4/5S HBK
doors 3

Engine information

Bore × stroke 74.00 mm × 86.50 mm 2.91 in × 3.41 in
Cylinders S-4
Displace 1.5 litre 1488 cc (90.803 cu in)
Engine type SOHC
Valves 3 valves per cylinder | 12 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump
Compression ratio 7.90:1
Fuel system 1 Ke-Ho carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 160 km/h (99 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 98.04 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 920.5 kPa (133.5 psi)
Specific torque 73.25 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.86
Unitary capacity 372 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2280 mm
wheelbase 89.8 in
Length (milimeters) 3730 mm
Length (inches) 146.9 in
Width (milimeters) 1500 mm
Width (inches) 59.1 in
Height (milimeters) 1510 mm
Height (inches) 59.4 in
L:W ratio 1.64
Ground clearance (milimeters) 170 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 6.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 765 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 1687 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 40 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 8.8 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 10.6 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Transverse
Drive FWD
Steering rack & pinion
Turns lock-to-lock 3.100
Turning circle 10.30 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 5M
Top gear ratio 0.71
Final drive ratio 4.64

General information

RAC rating 13.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1979 Honda Civic RSL PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1979

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