The Honda CR-X , originally launched as Honda Ballade Sports CR-X in Japan, is a compact front-wheel-drive sports car manufactured by Honda between 1983 and 1991 It was replaced by the Honda CR-X del Sol for the 1992 model year. Although there are many definitions that should be for the CR-X acronym, the most widely accepted "Civic Renaissance X".
In the US, CRX (not CR-X) is marketed as a Kammback sports economy, with space for two passengers. The car with this European specification received a 130 hp (97 kW) ZC and 2 seat arrangement. Redesigned in 1988 and produced until 1991, CRX is popular for its performance, agile handling, and excellent fuel economy. Honda 1992 CRX del Sol is marketed as a CR-X in some markets.
Video Honda CR-X
First generation
Overview
For the 1984 model year, Honda introduced an all-new two-seater that shares the drivetrain with the Civic but offers a unique styling and interior furnishings. In North America, CRX is marketed in two versions: economy and sports. The economic model uses a new 1.3 liter aluminum CVCC engine. The sport model features an aluminum 1.5 liter four-cylinder with three valves per cylinder and is available with 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic.
For 1985, Honda replaced the economy model with HF (high fuel) model featuring a 1.5 liter engine that uses an aluminum block but a CVCC 1984 cylinder head (two valves per cylinder) instead of a new aluminum head with three valves per cylinder. In the spring of 1985, Honda introduced the Si (Sports, injected) model featuring a more powerful 1.5-liter SO-PGM-FI engine. Si models include sunroof strength, standard double-length exterior mirrors, rear wipers, 13-inch alloy wheels and spoiler Si-exclusive ducktails for hatching.
For the year 1986, Honda updated the CRX with new aerodynamic headlights. Si receives a matching body color with a lower cladding, revised rear spoiler, new bumper cover and 14-inch alloy wheels. The interior is enhanced and added center console with cassette storage. 1987 almost unchanged from 1986 and will be the last year of the first generation CRX.
The first-generation CRX was sold in several areas outside Japan as the "Honda Civic CRX". At its introduction, CRX is available in Japan through the Honda Verno dealer sales channel, and with Vigor, Quint, and Prelude.
Drivetrain
The Japanese and European 1.6i-16 models come with a DOHC 1590 cc engine that outputs 135 bhp (101 kW; 137 PS) in the UK specification model and 140 bhp (104 kW, 142 PS) in the JDM model. Despite a similar version of the same engine, the Japanese Si machine is branded ZC, while the European engine is stamped ZC1.
Japanese buyers take advantage of the 1.5 L engine, the largest, while still paying the same annual road tax.
Fuel economy
The original 1.3 liter car (AE532 chassis code) had EPA mileage ratings of 52 miles per gallon US (4.5 l/100 km; 62 mpg -imp ) in 1984 and reported frequently reaching over 70 miles per gallon US (3.4 l/100 km; 84 mpg -imp ) in favorable driving conditions. The next-generation 1.5-liter CRX HF (fuel economy) market model (EC1 and AF chassis codes) can also reliably achieve excellent mileage, more than a decade before gas-electric hybrids appeared on the market, and without the price premium over basic models; 1.5 liters assessed by the US Environmental Protection Agency (under the new scoring system) at 42 miles per US gallon (5.6 l/100 km; 50 mpg -imp ) city and 51 miles per gallon of US (4.6 l/100 km; 61 mpg -low ) highway.
US. model of peripheral weight
Maps Honda CR-X
Second generation
Overview
The chassis was significantly changed in 1988, from the original torsion rod at the front and the shaft beam and trailing link at the rear for a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension, in line with its Civic/Ballade model brothers. Outside North America, this second generation CRX is available with SOHC 1493 cc or the latest version of the 1590 cc DOHC ZC engine. Many of them are equipped with fuel injection as standard.
Models equipped with VTEC also accept changes, with bumpers, headlights, hoods, brakes, suspensions and updated dashboard designs among other things. In addition, some of these design changes were added to the concurrent non-VTEC model.
One option for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) CR-X is a glass roof, a fixed glass panel that extends from the top of the windshield to the top of the hatch opening. Relatively common in Japan, this is a model that is sought in other markets.
Drivetrain
In September 1989, Honda added a 1595 cc B16A VTEC engine to a lineup outside of North America. The VTEC engine uses variable valve timings to provide increased power at high RPM while still allowing lower fuel consumption and better idling at lower RPMs. The B16A produces 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) in the European 1.6i-VT model (where the engine carries the B16A1 designation) and 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) in the SiR JDM model. CRX is the second car to receive the VTEC engine, shortly after Integra, although CRX is more popular and common.
The CR-X comes with a 1.6 DOHC (ZC) engine or a 1.6 DOHC (B16A) VTEC engine coming with different hood because the B16A and ZC engines are higher and require additional hull space compared to the 1.6 SOHC engine. The ZC engine is only slightly higher than the 1.6 SOHC engine and requires additional hood permission to clean the cam gear cover. The CR-X equipped with a ZC engine has a hood with a bulge on one side that offers the necessary additional clearance. Cars equipped with a B16A engine come with a bonnet that is raised in most of the engine room to offer additional clearance for the higher engines.
US Market
Three different trim levels are available: Standard (unlabeled, sometimes called "DX") equipped with 163 valve 1493Ã, cc "D15B2" and two-point fuel injection (DPFI), HF ("high fuel efficiency" ) model with an eight-valve 1493cc "D15B6" and multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) engine, or a Si-sport injected model with a 1690 valve, cc "D16A6" and MPFI engine. The "DX" model is available with automatic transmission, the other has a five-speed manual transmission. Modifications are made on the rear of the vehicle on all second-generation vehicles where a glass panel is mounted on the top of the rear of the vehicle, above the rear light that helps in rear-view visibility beside the hatchback glass. This panel is solid black.
Features and supplies
AC is an option that dealers install on all models. The Si model comes with a sliding sunroof and 14-inch alloy wheels. Underneath, the Si model comes with a rear anti-wobble bar along with variable rack-and-pinion rudder steering. Model 90-91 Si has 4-wheel disc brakes.
Color and cut
There are a total of six colors offered each year of the model. Four color options available on CRX and CRX Si and two color options available for CRX HF. The availability of colors will vary based on the trim package and the interior color will depend on the choice of exterior colors.
Gap weights
Changes by model year
1988
- The first year of the second generation CRX.
1989
- Si and the basic model have a seat belt attached to the door. Revision due to collision impact side collision.
- Horsepower Si model increased to 108 hp (105 hp in 1988) due to the revised camshaft.
1990
- Small changes to headlamps, bumpers, and taillights.
- The instrument cover is slightly more rounded.
- Hazard button moved to dashboard.
- Model Si now with four wheel drive brakes.
- Model Si receives updated 14-inch alloy wheels.
1991
- Last year's second generation CRX.
- The yellow Barbados is replaced with the Tahitian green on the Si model.
Production by model year
Third generation
In 1992, Honda replaced the CR-X with a new model, the Targa, a Civic-based model called Honda CR-X del Sol, otherwise known as Honda del Sol. Del Sol is also labeled as CR-X del Sol in some markets, and is known only as CR-X on the other. This is why del Sol is generally regarded as the "Third Generation CR-X" among fans, although this car is pretty different and Honda has a somewhat different design goal when they build it. In the United States, del Sol comes in three slim lines: S (VXi in Japan, then VGi), Si (ESi in Europe), and VTEC (SiR in Japan and VTi in Europe); The SiR JDM model features a 170-hp (130-kW) DOHC VTEC B16A2 engine. The del Sol production ended in 1997, and as such, the CR-X line was discontinued.
Comparison with other Honda vehicles
The article on the 1st generation Honda Insight has compared its appearance with CRX 1984-1991.
In 2010, thirteen years after CRX production ended, Honda released CR-Z, which is considered CRX's spiritual successor.
Awards
CRX is this year's Import Trend ' Imported Cars of the Year for 1984 and 1990, with the CRX-SI model also taking the title in 1988. It also makes Car and Magazine's Driver Ten best list for 1985. The redesigned CRX is on the Ten Best's Car and Driver ' list. 1988. 1988 CRX Si named one of the Road & amp; Track ' s 10 Best Cars of All Time.
Consumer David Horowitz tested CRX fuel economy claims 1984 in the "Commercial Challenge" on his TV series Fight Back! Ads for CRX claim to reach 60 miles per gallon of fuel economy; according to the Horowitz test, it beats that figure, reaches 65 miles per gallon, and passes the exam.
Security
In Australia, CR-X 1988-1991 was assessed in the 2006 Used Car Safety Rating for providing "worse than average" protection for occupants in case of side effects. On the other hand, both CR-X versions received good safety marks (5 and 4 stars) in NHTSA Badness Test Results for 1997 US NCAP.
The US version of the second generation CR-X uses the use of side impact beam impact on some models. These models can be identified with the seat belt position. If the belt is installed in the door, there is a beam. If the belt is installed in the body, there is no additional reinforcement. 88 and 89 HFs along with 88 SI and DX have B-pillar restraint, as all versions are sold outside the US.
AS
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States has determined the value of Honda CRX frontal collision test of various year models.
Motorsport
Like the Civic, due to the availability of spare parts, CR-X is popular for motorsport use. In the United Kingdom, there is a one-make series dedicated to the CR-X 2 series that soldiered in the years after the 3 series was introduced and popular for the showroom stock racing series. Currently, this car is popular for use in the event of drag, autocross and road racing.
Note
External links
- 2nd Gen Honda CR-X Brochures (US, UK, Netherlands)
- Honda CR-X Generation 2nd Generation (Europe and JDM)
- Honda Press Library - CRX Series - the official library of original press information and "fact book" on all CRX series (in Japanese, though it contains many images including concept art)
- CR-X Recovery Project
- Honda CR-X More than Civic
- Articles about CR-X
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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