1977 Honda Civic Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel unibody
Production Years for Series :	1973 - 1979
Price :	$2,730-$2,940
Weight :	1610 lbs \| 730.284 kg
Combined MPG :	36.00

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	1237 cc \| 75.5 cu in. \| 1.2 L.
Power :	50 BHP (36.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	59 Ft-Lbs (80 NM) @ 3500 RPM
Bore :	2.8 in \| 72 mm.
Stroke :	3.0 in \| 76 mm.
Compression :	8.1:1
Main Bearings :	5
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
1 Hitachi 2-barrel carburetor

Inline 4 \| stratified charge
Displacement :	1488 \|
Power :	60 BHP (44.16 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore :	2.9 in \| 74 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 87 mm.
Compression :	7.9:1
Main Bearings :	5
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
1 Keihin 3-barrel carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , 5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Honda Production for 1977 :	576,631
1977 Honda Civic

Dimension(s)

Sedan

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	10.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	147.8 in \| 3754 mm.
Width :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.
Height :	52.2 in \| 1326 mm.
Wheelbase :	86.6 in \| 2200 mm.
Front Track :	51.2 in \| 1301 mm.
Rear Track :	50.4 in \| 1280 mm.

Hatchback

Chassis # SGC3517370
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Exterior
Price :	$2,940
Weight :	1645 lbs \| 746.159 kg
Combined MPG :	36.00
Fuel Capacity :	10.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	4
Doors :	2
Length :	159.5 in \| 4051 mm.
Width :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.
Height :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.8 in \| 2281 mm.
Front Track :	51.2 in \| 1301 mm.
Rear Track :	50.4 in \| 1280 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with coil springs, lower wishbones and anti-roll bar Rear : MacPherson struts with coil springs and lower wishbones

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	600S12

Recall

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Manufacturer	AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V072000
Summary	A SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR IN THE MANUALLY OPERATED CHOKE OVERRIDE MECHANISM. THIS COULD CAUSE THE OVERRIDE MECHANISM HOUSING AND OUTER COVER OF THE CHOKE CABLE TO MELT AND BURN.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPOSITION THE RESISTOR TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE CHOKE CABLE HOLDING PLATE AND THE LEAD WIRE OF THE RESISTOR, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; CHOKE OVERRIDE MECHANISM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUSINJURIES TO PASSENGERS.NOTE: IF SMOKE ODOR IS NOTICED UPON STARTING VEHICLE, THE IGNITION KEY SHOULDBE TURNED OFF AND VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. DEALER WILL ARRANGE FOR THE CARTO BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIRS.

Component	SUSPENSION
Manufacturer	AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Mfr Report Date	19720901
NHTSA Campaign ID	81V136000
Summary	PROLONGED CONTACT WITH ROAD SALT MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, CAUSE SERIOUS RUSTING. THIS CAN WEAKEN CERTAIN UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS: LATERAL SUSPENSION ARMS, FRONT CROSSBEAM AND STRUT COIL SPRING LOWER SUPPORTS.
Remedy	VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, TREATED WITH A RUST PREVENTIVE COATING. IN SOME CASES, REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS WILL BE PERFORMED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; LATERAL SUSPENSION ARMS, FRONT CROSSBEAM, AND STRUT COILSPRING LOWER SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WEAKENED UNDERCARRIAGE COMPONENTS COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THIS DEFECT APPEARS TO BE MORE SERIOUS IN VEHICLES DRIVEN IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED EXTENSIVELY FOR SNOW REMOVAL.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Manufacturer	AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Mfr Report Date	19740801
NHTSA Campaign ID	79V102000
Summary	THE INTERNAL MUFFLER PRESSURE CAN CREATE A SPLIT IN THE SEAM IF THE MUFFLER IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE EXHAUST GAS ESCAPING FROM THE SPLIT SEAM CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE HEATING OF A SMALL AREA OF THE REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy	DEALER WILL INSTALL A MUFFLER COVER TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE FLOOR TEMPERATURES IN CASE OF MUFFLER SEAM SPLITTING.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EXHAUST; MUFFLER, RESONATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE OVERHEATED COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAY DAMAGE CARPET AND,IF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE PLACED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE COMPARTMENTFLOOR, THEY MAY BECOME IGNITED AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS PERSONALINJURY.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1977 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$15,000
Avg. Home :	$49,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.65

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1977 Honda Civic? A: The 1977 Honda Civic has wheelbase sizes of 86.60 and 89.80 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1977 Honda Civic? A: The 1977 Honda Civic has lengths of 147.80 and 159.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1977 Honda Civic? A: The 1977 Honda Civic has a width of 59.30 inches.

Q: How much did the 1977 Honda Civic cost when new?A: The 1977 Honda Civic cost approximately $2,730 to $2,940 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1977 Honda Civic? A: The 1977 Honda Civic was offered as a Hatchback, Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1977 Honda Civic have? A: The 1977 Honda Civic had 600S12 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Honda produce in 1977? A: Honda produced 576,631 automobiles in 1977.

Q: What engines did the 1977 Honda Civic have? A: The 1977 Honda Civic had the following engine options: Inline 4 (1237 cc | 75.5 cu in. | 1.2 L.) with 50 BHP (36.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 59 Ft-Lbs (80 NM) @ 3500 RPM

Inline 4 (1488 | ) with 60 BHP (44.16 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 76 Ft-Lbs (103 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1977 Honda Civic have? A: The 1977 Honda Civic had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 5 speed Manual.