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The Honda Civic CX stands as an old-time classic Japanese compact hatchback with impressive features of a two-door base model for the nineties. This Civic, designed by Kohichi Hirata and assembled in Suzuka, Japan, comes in a front-engine/rear-wheel-drive platform with a 5-speed manual transmission and an 8-valve 1.5L inline-4 engine. Its maximum output power is only 70 HP, and the hatchback goes from 0-60 Mph in 8.9 seconds to reach a top speed of 118 Mph, acceptable for a vintage 25-year-old vehicle with a price tag under 1,291 dollars. The simplicity of the Civic CX is not a disadvantage but an asset, and its reliability, fuel efficiency, and low-cost maintenance fees make it punch way above its weight.
The popularity of the Honda Civic CX as a daily driver comes from the fans and enthusiasts who fall in love with it. With no place for modern bells and whistles, it provides a raw, natural driving experience that some people still look for when planning a purchase. The rear wiper/washer and the manual passenger-side mirror are optional features. It comes with a P165/70R13 tire setup, supported by a lowering coil springs suspension system and vented disc power brakes. The Honda Civic CX is a great choice even under today's standards, with outstanding fuel economy, cargo space, and reliability. The perfect car for anybody with a low budget looking for an everyday companion.
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From 16 documented buildsTrendsCivic CX owners prioritize tires, with Hankook, Toyo, and Falken dominating. Medium builds upgrade brakes with Integra Type R calipers and Mini Cooper rotors. Heavy builds escalate to full suspension (Eibach Multi Pro R2, ERS), engine swaps (B18C5), and aero (Spoon DuckBill).
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OEM Pace+3.4% 4 buildsLap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:09.7 | Tor Ułęż | Race | 06 Apr, 2019 | 19 May, 2026 | -26.49s | +20.18% | |||
| 50.0 | Grand Bend Motorplex (Modified) | Race | 16 Aug, 2024 | 17 Feb, 2026 | -6.44s | +11.96% | |||
| 58.0 | Barbagallo Raceway/Wanneroo Raceway | Race | 12 Dec, 2022 | 01 Feb, 2024 | -2.27s | +3.59% | |||
| 1:09.7 | Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | Race | 09 Oct, 2022 | 25 Jan, 2026 | -2.68s | +3.46% | |||
| 1:30.5 | Circuito Vasco Sameiro | Race | 16 Apr, 2018 | 07 Feb, 2026 | -2.52s | +2.76% | |||
| 58.1 | Tor Krzywa | Race | 05 Apr, 2025 | 07 Mar, 2026 | -0.8s | +1.32% | |||
| 1:48.6 New | Chang International Circuit - Buriram | Race | 20 Jun, 2026 | 20 Jun, 2026 | -1.45s | +1.30% | |||
| 1:11.1 | Achna Speedway | Heavy | 29 Oct, 2025 | 05 Apr, 2026 | -0.11s | +0.15% | |||
| 2:04.6 New | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) | Heavy | 03 May, 2026 | 06 May, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 1:09.7 | Circuit De Mornay | Race | 05 Jul, 2021 | 04 Mar, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:32.3 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Heavy | 25 Aug, 2018 | 30 Jan, 2026 | +0.42s | -0.44% | |||
| 1:37.5 | Road Atlanta | Race | 10 May, 2025 | 16 Mar, 2026 | +0.77s | -0.78% | |||
| 1:55.1 | Silesia Ring | Race | 16 Mar, 2025 | 05 Apr, 2026 | +1.49s | -1.28% | |||
| 2:23.3 New | Losail International Circuit | Race | 13 Jun, 2026 | 13 Jun, 2026 | +2.11s | -1.46% | |||
| 1:38.1 | Road Atlanta | Stock | 12 May, 2012 | 15 Jan, 2026 | +1.53s | -1.54% | |||
| 59.2 | Kinnekulle Ring | Heavy | 16 Jun, 2021 | 18 Feb, 2026 | +1.05s | -1.73% | |||
| 1:38.7 | Road Atlanta | Race | 10 May, 2015 | 16 May, 2026 | +2.1s | -2.10% | |||
| 1:24.0 | Harris Hill Raceway (CCW) | Heavy | 28 Nov, 2021 | 06 Jun, 2024 | +1.95s | -2.23% | |||
| 2:05.2 | Eagles Canyon Raceway (2.7 miles CCW) | Heavy | 07 May, 2025 | 25 Oct, 2025 | +3.34s | -2.55% | |||
| 1:13.0 | Sturup Raceway | Medium | 25 Jul, 2013 | 10 Jun, 2026 | +2.21s | -2.92% | |||
| 2:01.9 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CCW) | Heavy | 21 Sep, 2013 | 10 Jul, 2021 | +4.24s | -3.34% | |||
| 2:04.1 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Heavy | 01 Mar, 2012 | 20 Jul, 2021 | +4.29s | -3.43% | |||
| 1:56.5 | Silesia Ring | Race | 13 Mar, 2026 | 16 Mar, 2026 | +4.48s | -3.75% | |||
| 2:29.0 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Heavy | 07 Apr, 2019 | 05 Aug, 2021 | +7.31s | -4.70% | |||
| 1:57.0 | Arizona Motorsports Park - AMP (Main Track - CW) | Heavy | 24 Oct, 2021 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +5.6s | -4.77% | |||
| 2:32.7 | Sepang International Circuit | Medium | 22 Jul, 2024 | 18 Feb, 2026 | +7.52s | -4.79% | |||
| 2:15.9 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Race | 10 Oct, 2025 | 17 Mar, 2026 | +6.61s | -4.84% | |||
| 1:57.3 New | Circuito de Alcarrás | Medium | 16 May, 2026 | 16 May, 2026 | +6.07s | -5.08% | |||
| 1:19.4 | Achna Speedway | Medium | 24 Jun, 2024 | 12 Apr, 2026 | +4.04s | -5.17% | |||
| 1:50.6 | Carolina Motorsports Park | Race | 19 Feb, 2025 | 15 Mar, 2025 | — | ||||
| 2:40.0 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (3.1) | Heavy | 22 Oct, 2023 | 14 Jul, 2024 | — | ||||
| 2:06.9 | Buttonwillow Raceway (Circuit) | Stock | 04 May, 2025 | 31 May, 2025 | +8.67s | -6.90% | |||
| 2:09.0 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Heavy | 14 Mar, 2025 | 02 Apr, 2025 | — | ||||
| 2:24.2 | Igora Drive (GP) | Heavy | 16 Aug, 2023 | 07 Feb, 2026 | +11.71s | -7.92% | |||
| 2:49.2 | Tor Ułęż | Race | 01 Jan, 2021 | 12 Jun, 2026 | +14.03s | -8.17% | |||
| 2:50.1 New | Tor Ułęż | Race | 18 Apr, 2026 | 19 May, 2026 | +20.33s | -11.42% | |||
| 1:43.1 | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park-Mosport (Grand Prix Circuit) | Heavy | 14 Oct, 2016 | 11 Jun, 2021 | +12.75s | -11.96% | |||
| 1:58.3 | Barber Motorsports Park | Heavy | 26 Nov, 2024 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:00.6 | Ricardo Tormo Circuit - Valencia | Race | 11 Mar, 2018 | 21 Jul, 2022 | +18.56s | -14.93% | |||
| 46.6 | Mecaglisse | Race | 13 Sep, 2025 | 15 May, 2026 | — | — | |||
| 1:02.4 | Ciudad del Motor de Aragón (National) | Medium | 03 Apr, 2011 | 19 May, 2026 | — | — |
Top Modified Civic CX
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | spage.sport | Race | — | 40 A7 | 315/30/18 | -18.1s |
| 1992 (w/DirezzaD) | the little car project | Heavy | — | 100 Direzza DZ03G | — | -4.91s |
| 1995 (w/PotenzaR) | WorldPumpsRacing Channel | Race | — | 400 Potenza RE97AS | — | -4.77s |
| 1995 | Gonka Studio_47 | Race | — | — | — | -4.43s |
| 1992 (w/DMSlick) | MR Racing | Race | — | 1 DM Slick | — | -2.84s |
| 1990 (HopGarage/RC-1) | HopGarage | Heavy | 420 | 100 Victra RC-1 | 245/40/15 / 205/50/15 | -2.34s |
| 1993 | Nicke Kör Bil | Heavy | — | 100 AR-1 | — | -1.36s |
| 1993 (w/R888) | Supersupra87 | Medium | — | 100 R888 | — | -0.81s |
| 1992 (w/PotenzaR) | RiseVTEC | Race | — | 400 Potenza RE97AS | — | -0.66s |
| 1993 (Tony Jackson) | Tony Jackson | Heavy | 175 | 100 NT01 | 185/65/14 | -0.6s |