The 1980 Honda Civic was restyled, resulting in a two-inch larger wheelbase and increased interior room. Power was supplied by either a 1.3-liter or 1.5-liter engine. Both had overhead-cams and a Keihin-Honda three-barrel carburetor. The 1.3 liter engine produced 55 horsepower while the 1.5-liter version produced nearly 70 horsepower. Both engines were backed by manual gearboxes.The two-door hatchback sedan was joined a year later by a station wagon.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016
Related Reading : Honda Civic History
Manufactured by Honda in July of 1972, the two-door sedan Honda Civic was small and compact yet filled with vast interior space. Rated as Motor Trends Import Car of the Year for 1980, the Civic achieved status on Car and Driver magazines annual Ten Best lists six time from 1985 to 1996. At the 2006 North American International Auto show (NAIAS) Car of the Year awards, the Civic took home the....
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Honda Monthly Sales Volume
March 2024
118,536
February 2024
110,110
January 2024
84,574
November 2023
94,925
October 2023
96,934
September 2023
102,765
August 2023
99,785
June 2023
98,327
May 2023
105,740
April 2023
102,781
March 2023
103,177
February 2023
72,839
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