Type: Aluminum Block and Head
Valvetrain: SOHC 4 valve/cyl.
Displacement: 97 cu in./1590cc
Bore x Stroke: 2.95 x 3.54 in./75.0 x 90.0 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Horsepower (SAE): 125 bhp @ 6600 rpm
Bhp/Liter: 78.1
Torque: 106 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Maximum engine speed: 7200 rpm
Fuel injection: Elect. sequential port
Fuel: Unleaded, 87 pump oct.

Front: 10.3 in vented disc
Rear: 9.4 in disc
Assist type: Vacuum

Wheels: Pressed steel, 14 x 5
Tires: P185/60R-14 82H

Steering

Rack & Pinion
Power Assist

Overall ratio: 17.5:1
Turns, lock to lock: 3.58

Front: Upper A-arms, lower L-arms, coil springs, tube shocks, 21.0mm anti-roll bar
Rear: Trailing arms on upper & lower lateral links, compensating links, coil springs, tube shocks

Chassis & Body

Layout: Front engine/front wheel drive
Body/Frame: Unit Steel

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 3,270 lbs

0-30 mph: 2.9 secs
0-40 mph: 4.6 secs
0-50 mph: 6.5 secs
0-60 mph: 9.1 secs
0-70 mph: 12.1 secs
0-80 mph: 15.5 secs
0-90 mph: 21.8 secs
0-100 ft: 3.4 secs
0-200 ft: 9.1 secs
0-1320 ft: (1/4 mile) 16.8 secs @ 82.3 mph

Top speed: Approx 118 mph*
* - Based on review in the May '98 Issue of Sport Compact Car

All Civic Hatchbacks Include:
Drivers-Side Airbag (SRS), Multi-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Engine, 5-Speed Manual Transmission, 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension, Beverage Holder, Split Fold-Down Rear Seatback, Coin Box, Two-Piece Hatch

Civic Si Hatchback Adds:
1.6 Liter, 125-hp, 16-Valve VTEC Engine, Power Steering, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, 14" Wheels with Full Wheel Covers, P185/60 R14 All-Season Tires, Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature, AM/FM High-Power Stereo Cassette, Cruise Control, Rear Window Wiper/ Washer, Tachometer, Adjustable Steering Column, Removable Cargo Area Cover, 2-Speed/ Intermittent Windshield Wipers, Body-Colored Dual Power Mirrors