Honda CR-X (1983–1991)

Background

The Honda CR-X is a sport-compact car manufactured by Honda from 1983 until 1991. Nearly 400,000 were produced. The first-generation CRX was marketed in some regions outside Japan as the Honda Civic CRX. Although there are many supposed definitions for the initialism CR-X, the most widely accepted is "Civic Renaissance Experimental". It was marketed as part of the Civic model ranges.

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Specification

Produced: 400,000 units
Engine: 1.3L/1.4L/1.5L SOHC I4; 1.6L ZC/D16A1 DOHC I4 (~130-140 PS); 1.6L B16A DOHC VTEC I4 (150-160 PS in Si/SiR), varying by generation and market
Power: 160 hp
Weight: 760 kg

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Notes

Two-seat front-wheel-drive sport-compact hatchback built in Suzuka, Japan, noted for light weight and sharp handling (50+ mpg claims for the HF trim). Also marketed as Civic CRX / Ballade Sports CR-X in some markets. Succeeded in 1992 by the Civic-based, targa-roofed CR-X del Sol.

Production years

1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

Sources

Wikipedia ↗Wikidata ↗ DVLA · WIKIDATA · LIMITED_EDITION_RESEARCH confidence: high

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