JDM legend, 1989–1991

Honda Civic SiR (EF9) specifications

The first VTEC hot hatch, with the B16A engine that would later power the EG6 and EK9. It makes 100 PS per litre without a turbo.

158 hp
Power (118 kW at 7,600 rpm): 152 Nm
Torque (112 lb-ft): 1.6 L
Inline-4, B16A

Full specifications

Honda Civic SiR (EF9), Japan (JDM) figures. Manufacturer claims.
Years	1989–1991
Class	JDM legend
Engine	1.6 L, B16A
Layout	Inline-4
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated, DOHC VTEC
Power	158 hp (118 kW, 160 PS)
Torque	152 Nm (112 lb-ft)
Power at	7,600 rpm
Drive	FWD
Gearbox	5-speed manual
Market	Japan (JDM)

Japanese-market figures (160 PS, which is 158 hp).
Weight and acceleration figures vary by source and trim, so they are left blank until we can cite them.

Spec card

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