• The EK2 is the chassis code for a Honda Civic. The 1996 Honda EK2 is a two-door hatchback Civic with a 1.3-liter engine. This model was sold from 1996 though 2000, with production for the 1996 model running from September 1995 through August 1996. In 1996, the MSRP for a new Honda Civic EK2 was approximately $7,000 for a manual transmission and $9,000 for an automatic.
  
  

Specifications

• The 1996 Honda Civic EK2 hatchback had engine model number D13B, which had a displacement of 1,343 cc. The maximum horsepower for the 1.3-liter engine is 90 hp at 6,300 rpm and the max torque is 84 ft-lb at 4,800 rpm. The engine uses a single overhead camshaft and has four cylinders. The engine is liquid cooled and uses an electronic fuel injection system. The compression ratio is 9:1 and the bore by stroke ratio is 75 by 76 mm. The front braking system is ventilated disc operated while the back brakes use a leading drum brake. The suspension front and back is a double wishbone suspension design. The engine has 16 valves. The automatic transmission is a four-speed while the manual transmission is a five-speed. The EK2 Honda Civic is front-wheel drive.
  
  

Dimensions

• The 1996 Honda Civic EK2 hatchback is 164 inches long. The vehicle is 67 inches wide and 54 inches tall. The wheelbase is 103 inches while the ground clearance is six inches. The interior length is 67 inches long, 55 inches wide and 44 inches tall. The front and rear axles are both 58 inches long. The total weight of the vehicle is approximately 2,160 lb. The fuel tank holds just under 12 gallons of unleaded gasoline. Five people can sit inside this car. The turning radius is 16 feet. The dimensions and code for the front and back tires is 175/70R13 82S. The fuel consumption is approximately 37 miles per gallon.
  
  

Features and Appearance

• The 1996 Honda Civic EK2 hatchback comes standard with aluminum wheels and power-steering. Also standard is a air-conditioning, rear windshield wiper, removable seats and power adjustable mirrors. Optional equipment includes front fog lights, front spoiler, and rear or roof spoiler. Standard safety features include a side impact bar, additional rear stoplight, three-point safety belt and child car restraints. Driver and passenger airbags are optional. The 1996 Honda Civic hatchback EK2 is available in Granada black pearl, frost white, vogue silver metallic or Milan red.