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    Honda Civic Vti-R (1997) price & specs

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    $35,000†
    1.6L petrol3D Hatchback5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Vti-R

    Overview

    The 1997 Honda Civic Vti-R is a front-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Honda Civic is regarded as a small Car built in Japan with prices starting at $35,000 before on-road costs.

    This Honda Civic is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 7600 rpm) and 148 Nm of torque (at 7000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.

    The Honda Civic measures 1375mm (54.1 inches) in height, 4180mm (164.6 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1131kg (2493.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The Civic Vti-R comes standard with 195/55 R15 front tyres and 195/55 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    104.33 kW/t
    76.06 kW/t
    104.33 kW/t
    Boot Space
    210 litres
    210 litres
    420 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    8 years

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    Dimensions

    4,180 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,375 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,180 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,375 mm
    Wheelbase2,620 mm
    Turning Circle9,800 mm

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    Vti-R

    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $35,000†
    Price & specs

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: 96eec

    Engine

    Engine (cc): 1595
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.6
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Capacity (L): 45

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analog

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    EU 83 Combined (L/100km): 6.6
    EU 83 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 83 Standard: Eu 83
    EU 83 Urban (L/100km): 7.6
    EU 83 Urban (mpg): 31

    Fuel Economy

    EU 83 At 90 km/h 56 mph: 6.6
    EU 83 City (L/100km): 7.6
    EU 83 City (mpg): 31

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 208
    Maximum Speed (mph): 129

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
    Maximum Power (kW): 118
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 148
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 7000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Wishbone
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Spoiler

    Location: Front
    Location: Roof
    Location: Trunk/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 20.7
    Rear Seat Down (L): 585
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.4
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 210

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9800
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 32.2
    Overall Height (in): 54.1
    Overall Height (mm): 1375
    Overall Length (in): 164.6
    Overall Length (mm): 4180
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Wheelbase (in): 103.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2620

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Color

    Headlights

    Configuration: Single

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1131
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2493

    Antenna

    Type: A Pillar

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Carpet

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 4

    Audio Media Storage Unit

    CDs Type: CDs

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Covered
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: key

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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