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Notes
The Honda Civic EK is a compact 3-door/front-engine/four-wheel drive hatchback belonging to the sixth generation of the iconic Civic series. It is a composition by Masakazu Udagawa and Yoshi Kigoyoshi, mass-produced from 1995 to 2000. Operating with a 1.6L SOCH VTEC-E engine mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox, this car goes from 0-60 MPH in 10.8 seconds, reaching 110 MPH. Its combined fuel consumption of 31 MPG is why it gained such a well-deserved reputation for having excellent gas mileage, economy, and reliability. It comes with spacious back seats and fantastic ergonomics. It's an easy-to-drive and park, good-looking Civic.
The Honda Civic EK is more than 20-years old and thus has a market value of around $2,698, making this Japanese classic quite an affordable vehicle. It includes a double-wishbone suspension system supporting the 185/65/R14 85S tires out of the factory. The Civic EK uses the rear drums with an Anti-lock-braking system for braking power, one of the most efficient configurations ever developed. This car has a humble presentation with not too many bells and whistles, but there is no doubt this Honda Civic EK is one of the cheapest, most reliable, fun to drive, and easy to maintain daily drivers ever created.
Rank
horsepower
92
WEIGHT KG
1,143
Power to Weight
0.08
CURRENT VALUE
$8,000
OEM Specs
engine Description
1.6L NA I4 (D16Y8 )
drive Type
FWD
0-60 MPH
9.1 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
235
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$16,280
gearbox
5-SPEED MANUAL
torque
132 N.M
Model Years
1996-2000
YEAR NOTES
1996: The EK Civic debuted as the sixth generation, available in multiple trims (DX, LX, EX, CX, HX, and SiR in some markets) and body styles (hatchback, coupe, and sedan). Engine options included the D16Y series for most trims, with the high-performance B16A2 engine in the SiR for select markets
1997: Minor updates, mostly focused on additional color options and small interior improvements. The lineup and engine choices remained the same.
1998: The Civic received a facelift with new headlights, taillights, grille, and front and rear bumpers. Interior materials were improved, and the Si trim was reintroduced in the U.S., featuring the 1.6L B16A2 DOHC VTEC engine with 160 hp.
1999: Small feature updates, including additional standard equipment for certain trims. The Si remained popular in the U.S. market with the high-revving B16A2 engine.
2000: Final production year for the EK generation, with minimal changes as Honda prepared to launch the seventh generation. The model lineup and engine options remained consistent.
Compare to
Popular Honda Civic EK Mods by Level
From 24 documented buildsTrendsEK Civic track builds typically start with Toyo R888R tires and S3/Swift suspension. Heavy builds upgrade to Yokohama A052s, Exceed SSD coilovers, Wilwood brakes, and B18C swaps. Race builds feature A050s, PIC Select/MCA Red coilovers, K-swaps, PCI aero, and full cages.
Medium
3 builds
Tires
Toyo Proxes R888R1· Yokohama Advan A0501· Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS1
Suspension
S3 Suspension Dampers1· Swift Springs1
Intake/Exhaust
Mugen Twin Loop Exhaust1· Mugen Carbon Intake Box1· Mugen Header1
Power/Tune
Honda B18C1
Heavy
OEM Pace+1.5% 10 builds
Tires
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71RS2· Yokohama Advan A0521· Toyo All Seasons1· Falken Azenis RT6601· Federal RS-Pro1
Suspension
Exceed SSD2· Exceed Coilovers1· Koni Rear Shocks1· BC Racing BR1
Brakes
Wilwood 4-Pot1
Power/Tune
Honda B18C2· Honda K24 Swap1
Drivetrain
Hybrid Racing B-Series Shifter1· Battlecraft Built Transmission1· Acuity Instruments 10th Gen Civic Shifter1· Acuity Instruments Adapter Plate1· Acuity Instruments ESCO-T6 Shift Knob1
Wheels
Kosei K11
Other
Koyorad Radiator1
Race
OEM Pace+3.9% 10 builds
Tires
Yokohama Advan A0502· Zestino Gredge 07RS1· Kumho Ecsta S7001· Hankook Ventus R-S41· Maxxis RC-11
Suspension
PIC Select1· Eibach Multi Pro R21· Eibach Sway Bars1· MCA Red1· Yellow Speed Racing Premium Competition Coilovers1
Brakes
Hawk DTC-601· Hawk HP+1
Power/Tune
Honda B18C52· Honda J32A1· ITBS1· K24/K20 Swap1· BYP Racing Bolt Ons1
Aero
PCI Rear Wing1· Tegiwa Type R Style Bumper Lips1
Drivetrain
Gear-X 4.7 Final Drive1· Mfactory Limited Slip Differential1· Spoon Sports 5.1 Final Drive1· MFactory Plated LSD1
Weight
Racing Bucket Seats1· Gutted Interior1· Sydney Composite CF Door Cards1
Other
Custom Roll Cage2· Racing Harness1· Wiechers 6 Point Roll Cage1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:15.6 | Old Bridge Township Raceway Park | Medium | 25 Jun, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -7.69s | +9.90% | |||
| 54.0 | Three Sisters Race Circuit | Race | 05 Jul, 2015 | 19 May, 2026 | -5.45s | +9.69% | |||
| 1:36.5 | Oulton Park (International Circuit) | Race | 18 Jul, 2022 | 01 Oct, 2022 | -9.11s | +8.61% | |||
| 1:20.8 | Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) | Race | 15 Sep, 2025 | 15 Sep, 2025 | -5.35s | +5.93% | |||
| 1:23.5 | Autódromo Pedro Cofiño | Heavy | 04 Jan, 2022 | 17 Feb, 2026 | -4.52s | +5.34% | |||
| 1:24.5 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Pro Course) | Race | 14 Jul, 2025 | 18 Aug, 2025 | -4.94s | +5.27% | |||
| 1:35.7 New | Sydney Motorsport Park (GP Circuit) | Race | 16 May, 2026 | 20 Jun, 2026 | -4.49s | +4.48% | |||
| 51.8 | Lime Rock Park (CW) | Race | 18 Aug, 2025 | 18 Aug, 2025 | -2.33s | +3.99% | |||
| 1:33.2 | Carolina Motorsports Park | Race | 14 Apr, 2025 | 22 May, 2025 | -4s | +3.94% | |||
| 56.0 | Tor Łódź | Heavy | 04 Feb, 2022 | 11 Feb, 2026 | -2.12s | +3.61% | |||
| 1:25.3 | Charlotte Motor Speedway (Roval) | Race | 11 Jun, 2019 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -3.14s | +3.46% | |||
| 1:17.9 | Roebling Road Raceway (Road Course) | Medium | 09 Apr, 2025 | 19 Apr, 2025 | -2.64s | +3.41% | |||
| 1:02.1 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Race | 18 Aug, 2025 | 06 Sep, 2025 | -2.12s | +3.23% | |||
| 1:22.6 | Morgan Park Raceway (K Circuit CW) | Medium | 22 Oct, 2024 | 01 Feb, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:02.0 | Monteblanco Circuit (CW) | Heavy | 24 Jan, 2021 | 23 Jan, 2026 | -3.6s | +2.91% | |||
| 1:12.6 | Achna Speedway | Medium | 18 Dec, 2022 | 13 Jan, 2026 | -1.9s | +2.63% | |||
| 1:29.9 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Race | 13 Oct, 2025 | 29 Jan, 2026 | -2.03s | +2.18% | |||
| 2:16.0 | Mount Panorama Racing Circuit - Bathurst | Race | 04 Apr, 2026 | 17 May, 2026 | -3.01s | +2.15% | |||
| 2:16.1 | Red Star Raceway (CCW) | Race | 01 Oct, 2022 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -2.86s | +2.07% | |||
| 1:07.8 | Bira Circuit | Heavy | 26 Mar, 2021 | 23 Oct, 2021 | -1.27s | +1.80% | |||
| 1:34.8 New | Cadwell Park Circuit | Race | 21 May, 2026 | 30 May, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:24.8 | Serres Racing Circuit | Heavy | 19 Apr, 2021 | 28 Aug, 2021 | -1.35s | +1.56% | |||
| 1:56.5 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) | Heavy | 05 Jul, 2021 | 12 Jan, 2026 | -1.83s | +1.54% | |||
| 1:19.7 | Blackhawk Farms Raceway | Medium | 05 Oct, 2025 | 29 Jan, 2026 | -1.21s | +1.54% | |||
| 2:05.0 | Buttonwillow Raceway (1CW) | Medium | 17 Feb, 2013 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -1.59s | +1.29% | |||
| 1:14.4 | Manfeild (Grand Prix) | Race | 05 Dec, 2024 | 20 Mar, 2026 | -0.9s | +1.15% | |||
| 2:25.1 | Sepang International Circuit | Race | 12 Feb, 2025 | 07 Jun, 2025 | -1.51s | +1.02% | |||
| 1:31.8 | Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) | Heavy | 02 Oct, 2025 | 25 Mar, 2026 | -0.7s | +0.74% | |||
| 1:57.8 New | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5 CCW) | Race | 24 May, 2026 | 13 Jun, 2026 | -0.55s | +0.46% | |||
| 1:35.8 | Road Atlanta | Heavy | 09 May, 2015 | 16 May, 2026 | -0.42s | +0.44% | |||
| 1:34.1 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Medium | 07 Oct, 2023 | 13 Jan, 2026 | -0.39s | +0.42% | |||
| 2:20.1 | Calabogie Motorsports Park (CW) | Race | 21 Jun, 2021 | 19 Jan, 2026 | -0.57s | +0.40% | |||
| 1:20.0 | Bedford Autodrome (West) | Race | 29 Apr, 2024 | 29 Jan, 2026 | -0.25s | +0.31% | |||
| 1:22.1 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Heavy | 31 Jan, 2022 | 06 Mar, 2022 | -0.25s | +0.31% | |||
| 1:50.6 | Circuit Mont-Tremblant | Race | 09 Sep, 2020 | 12 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:58.7 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Race | 09 Mar, 2025 | 12 Apr, 2025 | -0.22s | +0.19% | |||
| 1:00.0 | Pheasant Wood Circuit | Medium | 04 Dec, 2022 | 22 Jan, 2026 | -0.09s | +0.16% | |||
| 1:18.7 | Blackhawk Farms Raceway | Heavy | 18 May, 2025 | 12 Aug, 2025 | -0.01s | +0.02% | |||
| 1:01.2 | Lakeside Park | Heavy | 23 Jul, 2023 | 28 Jan, 2026 | — | +0.01% | |||
| 2:30.0 New | Sebring (CW) | Light | 11 Jun, 2026 | 11 Jun, 2026 | +0.14s | -0.10% | |||
| 1:16.6 | Autodromo Valle dei Templi - Racalmuto | Medium | 07 May, 2023 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +0.09s | -0.12% | |||
| 1:42.7 | Sydney Motorsport Park (GP Circuit) | Heavy | 07 Jan, 2023 | 24 Jan, 2024 | +0.15s | -0.15% | |||
| 1:29.9 | Serres Racing Circuit | Light | 24 Nov, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.25s | -0.29% | |||
| 1:54.4 | Hockenheimring (GP) | Medium | 28 Apr, 2024 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +0.49s | -0.42% | |||
| 1:41.7 | KazanRing Canyon | Medium | 19 Jul, 2022 | 09 Feb, 2026 | +0.44s | -0.44% | |||
| 1:41.7 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | Heavy | 16 Jun, 2021 | 28 Aug, 2022 | +0.53s | -0.52% | |||
| 1:06.8 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Race | 01 Dec, 2019 | 10 Jun, 2026 | +0.45s | -0.67% | |||
| 1:07.5 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Race | 19 Jan, 2025 | 17 Jun, 2025 | +0.59s | -0.87% | |||
| 1:20.2 | Mallala Motorsport Park | Heavy | 03 Sep, 2019 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +0.74s | -0.91% | |||
| 1:26.0 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 05 Sep, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.78s | -0.93% | |||
| 1:51.0 | Sonoma Raceway (Full) | Race | 01 Nov, 2025 | 09 Nov, 2025 | +1.19s | -1.05% | |||
| 1:07.6 | Broadford Speedway | Heavy | 02 Aug, 2021 | 08 Sep, 2021 | +0.9s | -1.33% | |||
| 2:09.7 | The Bend Motorsport Park (International Circuit CW) | Race | 16 Mar, 2022 | 01 Nov, 2024 | +1.85s | -1.40% | |||
| 1:16.6 | Achna Speedway | Medium | 18 Mar, 2018 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +1.13s | -1.51% | |||
| 1:06.6 | Gimli Motorsports Park | Race | 11 Sep, 2016 | 28 Apr, 2022 | +1.05s | -1.57% | |||
| 1:18.2 | Achna Speedway | Stock | 10 May, 2013 | 14 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:38.4 | Road Atlanta | Race | 09 May, 2016 | 06 Jun, 2023 | +1.85s | -1.86% | |||
| 1:42.6 | Circuit Calafat | Heavy | 14 Jan, 2019 | 13 Feb, 2026 | +2.02s | -1.94% | |||
| 7:58.7 | Nürburgring (BTG) | Race | 12 Jun, 2025 | 29 Jan, 2026 | +9.52s | -1.96% | |||
| 1:59.7 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Heavy | 19 Dec, 2020 | 28 Oct, 2023 | +2.51s | -2.07% | |||
| 1:20.7 | Blackhawk Farms Raceway | Race | 23 Sep, 2024 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +1.74s | -2.13% | |||
| 1:26.1 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets) | Medium | 25 May, 2023 | 28 Oct, 2023 | +1.87s | -2.19% | |||
| 1:20.5 | Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | Heavy | 07 Nov, 2020 | 17 Jan, 2026 | +1.8s | -2.20% | |||
| 1:38.7 | Road Atlanta | Heavy | 01 Nov, 2022 | 01 Feb, 2026 | +2.21s | -2.21% | |||
| 1:58.9 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Race | 12 Dec, 2013 | 28 Oct, 2023 | +2.7s | -2.22% | |||
| 1:02.9 | Baskerville Raceway | Race | 23 Mar, 2019 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +1.48s | -2.35% | |||
| 1:48.1 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CCW) | Medium | 27 Sep, 2022 | 09 Feb, 2026 | +2.69s | -2.43% | |||
| 2:06.2 | Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | Heavy | 06 May, 2025 | 18 May, 2025 | +3.14s | -2.44% | |||
| 2:03.7 | Buttonwillow Raceway (25A CCW) | Race | 10 Nov, 2021 | 08 Apr, 2024 | +3.32s | -2.61% | |||
| 58.1 | Subic International Raceway | Stock | 25 Feb, 2010 | 21 Jan, 2026 | +1.49s | -2.68% | |||
| 1:10.0 | Canaan Motor Club (CCW) | Medium | 19 May, 2019 | 25 Feb, 2026 | +1.91s | -2.78% | |||
| 2:06.9 | Termas de Río Hondo (GP) | Race | 11 Aug, 2025 | 12 Jan, 2026 | +3.65s | -2.83% | |||
| 2:00.9 | Buttonwillow Raceway (13CW) | Heavy | 27 Feb, 2022 | 14 Jan, 2023 | +3.47s | -2.83% | |||
| 1:16.3 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | Medium | 16 Jun, 2018 | 18 Oct, 2022 | +2.43s | -3.17% | |||
| 1:21.5 New | Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | Heavy | 16 May, 2026 | 16 May, 2026 | +2.73s | -3.30% | |||
| 1:05.1 | Tor Łódź | Medium | 19 Aug, 2019 | 11 Feb, 2026 | +2.1s | -3.35% | |||
| 1:34.8 | Serres Racing Circuit | Light | 15 Feb, 2015 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +3.05s | -3.35% | |||
| 1:39.5 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Medium | 11 Oct, 2025 | 25 Oct, 2025 | +3.34s | -3.38% | |||
| 1:37.5 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Heavy | 21 Mar, 2022 | 17 Feb, 2024 | +3.41s | -3.45% | |||
| 2:26.8 | Calabogie Motorsports Park (CW) | Heavy | 26 Sep, 2022 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +5.18s | -3.47% | |||
| 1:02.0 | Sanair Super Speedway (Road Course #5) | Heavy | 01 Jan, 2010 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +2.2s | -3.54% | |||
| 2:27.4 | Calabogie Motorsports Park (CW) | Race | 09 Jul, 2022 | 19 Jan, 2026 | +5.45s | -3.64% | |||
| 1:37.6 | Autobahn Country Club (South Circuit) | Race | 02 Oct, 2023 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +3.62s | -3.65% | |||
| 59.0 | Subic International Raceway | Stock | 10 Oct, 2008 | 14 Feb, 2026 | +2.06s | -3.65% | |||
| 1:40.2 | Barber Motorsports Park | Heavy | 23 Nov, 2022 | 07 Dec, 2022 | +3.94s | -3.75% | |||
| 2:02.2 | Circuito de Navarra (Full CW) | Race | 11 Jul, 2021 | 27 Apr, 2022 | +4.75s | -3.76% | |||
| 3:50.6 | The Bend Motorsport Park (GT Circuit) | Heavy | 28 Apr, 2020 | 09 Apr, 2022 | +9.09s | -3.87% | |||
| 1:01.6 | Autodromo San Antonio | Stock | 21 Nov, 2018 | 04 Oct, 2021 | +2.32s | -3.95% | |||
| 1:07.0 | Baskerville Raceway | Medium | 29 Aug, 2021 | 18 Jan, 2024 | +2.54s | -3.95% | |||
| 1:22.0 | Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) | Medium | 26 Oct, 2018 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +3.42s | -4.10% | |||
| 1:18.0 | Mission Raceway Park (CCW) | Race | 07 Oct, 2020 | 16 Jan, 2026 | +3.3s | -4.19% | |||
| 1:10.0 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Race | 25 Oct, 2018 | 01 Feb, 2026 | +2.97s | -4.20% | |||
| 1:12.8 | Calder Park Raceway | Medium | 08 Aug, 2025 | 25 Oct, 2025 | +3.07s | -4.23% | |||
| 2:33.7 | Sepang International Circuit | Heavy | 26 May, 2019 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +6.71s | -4.30% | |||
| 1:09.0 | Mondello Park (National) | Race | 29 May, 2021 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:04.7 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Heavy | 22 Jan, 2026 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +5.56s | -4.40% | |||
| 1:52.5 | Sonoma Raceway (Long) | Heavy | 26 May, 2018 | 16 Jan, 2026 | +5.16s | -4.48% | |||
| 1:44.5 | Circuit Calafat | Race | 17 Feb, 2022 | 06 Nov, 2024 | +4.89s | -4.57% | |||
| 1:18.7 | Mission Raceway Park (CCW) | Heavy | 14 Aug, 2017 | 26 Feb, 2022 | +3.71s | -4.68% | |||
| 1:53.3 | Sonoma Raceway (Full) | Heavy | 31 Jan, 2026 | 01 Feb, 2026 | +5.7s | -4.83% |
Top Modified Civic EK
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 (Tiffany) | J RAUCK | Race | 550 | 40 ADVAN A005 | 225/45/15 | -15.95s |
| 2000 (w/PilotExa) | Andy Wilde | Race | — | 240 Pilot Exalto PE2 | — | -15.09s |
| 1996 | autoxmike | Race | — | 40 R7 | — | -11.22s |
| 1996 | Marcin Markowicz Motorsport Jazda Sportowa | Heavy | — | — | — | -9.48s |
| 1999 | axel estuardo veliz vargas | Heavy | — | — | — | -7.64s |
| 2000 | Mai iSoldRace | Heavy | 277 | 80 Ventus TD | 205/50/16 | -7.6s |
| 1996 (w/EcstaS70) | Cooper Cooley Motorsport | Race | — | 1 Ecsta S700 Slick | — | -7.57s |
| 1999 (w/A050) | Charlie Kay | Race | 227 | 100 ADVAN A050 | 225/45/15 | -6.93s |
| 1997 (w/NT01) | kyle frederick | Medium | 185 | 100 R888R | 225/45/16 | -6.03s |
| 1996 | J-AutoPreps | Heavy | — | — | — | -5.11s |