Roadfly.com - 2012 Honda Civic Si

Honda unveiled the all-new 2012 Honda Civic Si to the world at the 2011 New York International Auto Show.

More powerful than the 2.0-liter engine in the previous generation Civic Si, the new 2.4-liter engine produces 201 horsepower @ 7000 rpm and 170 lb-ft. torque @ 4300 rpm, an improvement of 4 horsepower and 31 lb-ft. of torque compared to the previous model. A sport-oriented six-speed manual transmission sends power to a helical-type limited-slip differential (LSD). The LSD helps the Civic Si accelerate powerfully and confidently when exiting corners as both wheels can deliver more equal torque distribution to the road compared to a conventional open-type differential.

Exclusive Civic Si exterior features include 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/45R17 tires (summer tires available on the coupe), a body-color deck lid spoiler with an LED center brake light, fog lights and a chrome exhaust finisher. Inside is an exclusive aluminum shift knob with leather, textured aluminum pedals and firmly bolstered perforated cloth sport seats with suede-like trim and red stitching. The steering wheel is leather-trimmed with red stitching. The new "intelligent" Multi-Information Display (i-MID) on the Civic Si includes an exclusive Power Monitor (as one of its screens) that can indicate the percentage of total horsepower generated by the engine. In addition, a Sequential Rev-limit Indicator located on the upper instrument panel can show when the i-VTEC high-lift camshaft profile is engaged and incrementally when the engine redline is approached and reached.

2.4-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder Engine and 6-Speed Manual Transmission

The Civic Si engine is designed to provide spirited acceleration with low exhaust emissions and good fuel economy for a compact vehicle. The 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine is constructed of lightweight aluminum and features a valvetrain system that incorporates dual overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder (16 valves total). A performance version of Honda's i-VTEC system pairs Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC®) with Variable Timing Control™ (VTC™). The Civic Si i-VTEC system allows for the production of both low-rpm torque and high-rpm horsepower, which can be a distinct benefit compared to conventional engine designs with fixed valve timing. A high-volume intake manifold and a high-flow, low-backpressure exhaust system elevates the sporty demeanor and aggressive sound of the Civic Si. Dual balance shafts provide exceptional smoothness for a 4-cylinder engine.

Compared to the previous generation, the 20-percent-larger engine displacement contributes to peak power production at 7000 rpm instead of the previous engine's 7800 rpm peak. The increased displacement also contributes to a substantial 22-percent increase in peak torque, now occurring at 4400 rpm, a substantial 1700 rpm lower than the previous engine's 6100 rpm. The result is stronger and more immediate acceleration in a typical city driving environment.

The EPA-estimated city/highway/combined fuel economy rating1 of 22/31/25 miles per gallon is 1 mpg higher in the city and 2 mpg higher on the highway compared to the 2011 model. The Civic Si engine also meets stringent Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2) tailpipe emissions standards.

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[BhFanatik17]

Because i really need a ivtec and power indicator... to monitor that 201hp beast... >.< haha.

[arjay031]

no projectors FTL

[delicatessen]

I'm sorry but people who TRULY care about performance and handling aren't going to be buying this.

[Acc0rd79]

FAIL. Commit Seppuku Honda designers, let some new fresh blood come in and spice up your brand again and make it sexy like its the 90s all over please! Have me drooling over the car lots working my butt off to buy one!

[rinaldii29]

The back looks ugly as fuk wtf 2012 model is supose 2 b poppin what happen???

[MooseheadDrinker]

i can't understand why honda ruined the outside appearance of this car by giving it a bumble bee back...

[ScorpiosBite1]

Ahhh, VERY NICE si. All of these KIDS are bitching about redlines, and "rawness".. well... This Si is polished; from the inside to the outiside. This Si has a full onboard computer, bluetooth... and tons of innovative and modern features that a civic NEVER had. Plus, it pulls a .90 on the skid pad... pulls in the low 6 six seconds from 0-60..ENOUGH SAID. For all you KIDS, if you don't like it, DO NOT GET IT..Honda did not target children with this Si, but more of a 21-40yr old base.

[MaddDogg81]

I love my turbo RSX-S. It's black and slammed on 19 inch chrome rims but looks good becaue they are 5 spoke rims. I hate that little front quarter window on the Si. At least the K24 will provide more low end power but probably won't be too much faster than the K20. Bolt ons and Hondata really wake it up. Also what's with welding on the header?

[aznxCOOLxguy]

back is ugly, needs to be changed or honda won't be getting my money.

[SilentHill201]

The back of the Si coupe is just ugly as fuck. The front is the same as the previous model. And wait for it.........................a whopping 4 HP. What do people see in these repetitive Honda vehicles that no one has ever seen before?????

[neostardust]

@ChrisM187 Come on, the whole "Muscle/Pony Cars can't go around corners" line hasn't been true since the new Mustang and Camaro hit the scene. To illustrate, some numbers from Inside Line; '11 Mustang V6 Skid Pad lateral acceleration, 0.93g. '11 Civic Si Skid Pad lateral acceleration, 0.86g. '11 Mustang V6 slalom, 67.3 mph. '11 Civic Si slalom, 67.3 mph. What these numbers say (backed up by real-world, anecdotal impressions of auto journalists), is that the 'Stang handles as good, or better.

[ChrisM187]

@neostardust Are you kidding me? I'll take a base civic, not even an Si over a base mustang any day. I'll never understand why people buy muscle cars over tuners. Yes they sound nice, yes they can drive fast in a straight line, but that's just about it. I guess if you live for the drag strip it might make sense, but I prefer to drive my cars on actual roads, and I want a car that can perform well and handle turns at high speeds. Although, here's to hoping for an even better Si next year!