Featured on AutoHunter, the web public sale platform pushed by ClassicCars.com, is that this 2000 Honda Civic DX.

A inventory Honda Civic DX was rated at 106 horsepower when new. This highly-modified instance has been dyno-tested at 5.8 occasions that quantity, and beefed-up energy is simply one of many upgrades which were included into this compact hatchback, Along with a turbocharged and intercooled 1.8-liter inline-four powerplant, it’s being supplied by a vendor in Oregon with carbon fiber physique therapy, Recaro seats, an AMR Engineering coilover suspension, and Civic Sort R-style lighting.

The Civic mannequin has a longstanding 50-plus 12 months historical past in America. It has crammed an vital area of interest as a compact gateway to the Honda model and continues to take action at the moment, launched initially for mannequin 12 months 1972 as a two-door coupe and later additionally being produced in sedan and hatchback varieties. (To not point out the Civic del Sol variant which had a detachable Targa high).

This modified instance comes from the sixth technology which launched in 1996 and was produced by means of mannequin 12 months 2000. The platform was identified for its dealing with and stability; in any case, it was the final Civic technology of the Civic to have a double-wishbone entrance suspension. This automobile began life as a DX mannequin which was only one step above the bottom-rung CX. The DX trim added a tilt steering wheel, an AM/FM stereo, and 14-inch wheels. A facelift was utilized in 1998 which included a brand new entrance fascia and redesigned taillights to the combo.

There isn’t a lot left on this Civic when it comes to authentic gear, and that’s a part of the attraction. The monochromatic white exterior therapy features a set of 15-inch Civic Sort R wheels, and the inside is upholstered in sporty (and properly bolstered) purple Recaro seats that are matched to the carpeted flooring mats.

Probably the most compelling piece of this sport-tuned journey is its powerplant: A B18C5 inline-four has been put in that’s upgraded with a Full Blown Motorsports turbocharger equipment and intercooler, Darton cylinder sleeves, high-performance pistons, Hondata engine administration software program, and extra. An Acura Integra-sourced five-speed handbook transaxle sends energy (616 horsepower, to be precise) to the entrance wheels.

This Civic may fulfill the urge for food of anybody into the import tuning scene who would somewhat purchase a turn-key automobile versus constructing his or her personal. It will be a enjoyable automobile to line up towards a inventory Civic DX for a drag race, too.  

The public sale for this 2000 Honda Civic DX ends on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 12:15 p.m. (PDT)

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