quoted from super street magazine on the third page.
Sixth Generation 1996-PresentThe sixth-and-final generation of the hatchback was something of a surprise. Honda again went to work creating a completely redesigned Civic. The engineers implemented increased safety features into its design. New crush zones were added along with additional steel door reinforcements. The change in body style and added safety also increased the weight of the vehicle. A sudden need for more control over vehicles brought about OBD II. OBD II was designed to meet newer, stricter EPA standards by electronically monitoring engine functions. Increased signifigantly over OBD, OBD II allows almost complete engine control and also monitors parts of the chassis, body, accessory devices, as well as the diagnostic control network of the vehicle. Somehow, the majority voted for this, and the result was a market that was afraid to touch an OBD II car. Nobody was sure what the result would be. Would simple changes such as an air filter make the ECU go into safety mode? If so, how would internal engine work affect it? Apparently, the new hatchback went one of two ways: It was either loved or hated. Honda was looking for a unique appearance for the Civic and that they definitely found. It still stands out and following suit with the other generations, parts-a-plenty have been developed for it.
Engine swaps, nitrous, turbo kits, along with full race suspensions started popping up all over. Body kits ranging from mild to wild are still being created for this model. No doubt, the sixth-generation Civic is more alive today than its predecessors.
Some of the fastest import racers rely on this chassis to get down the 1,320 in under 11 seconds. As well as being a good chassis to build a drag
car on, again this Civic hatchback is a very capable auto-crosser with a few minor suspension tweaks. This imay not be the most memorable of the Civic hatchbacks,
but it is the last one for us in the States.
In any case, the sixth-and-final generation of the hatchback still lives on in enthusiasts hearts, and the demise of the Civic hatchback is one of sadness for Honda nuts.
We can only hope that Honda will someday bring us another hatch, if only as a limited edition. Hey, Honda, read! Bring us the VTI hatchback or even a Civic Type R!
http://www.superstreetonline.com/the...eneration.html
and there u go.
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on ur chart i dont see the civic 3d CX or DX, or ur going to tell me those dont exist?