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29 2006 - The 2006 Honda Civic establishes new segment standards for safety,
technology and performance. Clean and efficient i - VTEC(TM) engine technologies deliver more power than ever before while still achieving an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 40 miles per gallon. In keeping with Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative, the Honda Civic features advanced standard safety equipment including side curtain airbags, front side airbags and the Advanced Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) Body Structure, regardless of price or trim level.
High
revving power, quick shifting precision and tenacious grip describe
the Civic Si powertrain. The 16-valve 2.0-liter engine uses Honda's
i-VTEC "intelligent" valve control system that combines
Variable Timing Control (VTC) to continuously adjust camshaft phase
with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) that
adjusts valve lift, timing and duration. Combining these two systems
results in impressive horsepower and high torque with good fuel
economy and low exhaust emissions. The Civic Si utilizes VTEC and
VTC for both intake and exhaust valve control to produce 197
horsepower (11) at 7800 rpm and 139 lb-ft. of torque (11) at 6200
rpm. The air intake system and the exhaust system are tuned to
provide a deep sound and resonance, adding a level of performance
feedback more commonly found on racecars. Further refinement is
found in the drive-by-wire throttle body for smooth acceleration
response and a chain driven balancer unit in the oil pan minimizes
engine vibration.
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