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1978 Honda Civic
Japan
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
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Vehicle Details
Year
1978
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
1st Generation
Seats
4
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
1.2
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
54 hp
Power (kW)
40 kW
Top speed
134 km/h
(83 mph)
0–60 mph
11.1 seconds
0–100 km/h
12.1 seconds
Displacement
1,170 cc
Dimensions
Length
3,560 mm
(140.2 in)
Height
1,330 mm
(52.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,200 mm
(86.6 in)
Curb weight
625 kg
(1,378 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
20W-50
Mineral Oil (viscosity)
15W-40
15W-50
20W-50
Engine Oil, Volume
3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
70 mm
(2.8 in)
Stroke
76 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
8.1 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 2
4
5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
40 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
10.6 – 12.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
8 – 8.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.3 – 10.5 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
1,505 mm
(59.3 in)
Track, Front
1,300 mm
(51.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,280 mm
(50.4 in)
Overhang, Front
670 mm
(26.4 in)
Overhang, Rear
690 mm
(27.2 in)
Turning Circle
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Opening Width
1,260 mm
(49.6 in)
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
9.4 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
930 mm
(36.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
875 mm
(34.4 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Opening Width (at roof)
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Sill Height
540 mm
(21.3 in)
Civic
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Civic Standard
1972–2026
Civic Hatchback Generations
1 of 14
1st Generation
1972–1978
Year
1978
Powertrain
1.2
Horsepower
54 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 2 | 4 | 5-speed
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