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At 2,362 lbs, the Civic Si had the best power-to-weight ratio in the Civic lineup, weighing nearly the same as the Miata. It was not the most powerful, however, as its D16Z6 VTEC engine was shared with the EX model
The EX models were highly optioned (power windows, ABS, etc) top-trim level Civics, resulting in them weighing between 160-200 lbs more than the Si. This weight penalty was enough for a half-second slower 0-60 time compared to the Si
The Si came with unique options of its own (not found on other Civic hatchbacks): power sunroof, close ratio 5spd, unique cloth interior, triple sun visor, dash clock, and door storage pockets
The D16Z6 engine features a 7200 RPM redline (9,000 RPM tach), with VTEC kicking in at 4,800 RPM. The crankshaft of the D16 is particularly robust and has proven to withstand well over 500 horsepower
ABS did not become an option on the Si until 1994, and it was only offered for that one year. The Si is also the only EG hatchback to come with rear disc brakes
Si models did not receive alloy wheels – they rolled on 14″ steel wheels with hubcaps
The easiest way to identify an Si is to look for body-colored door handles – only the Si had these. All other Civic hatchbacks had black plastic handles

Key Model Year Changes:

1993

2nd year of the Si

Final year of the “white stripped” interior pattern

First year of the color matched exterior mirrors

1994

This is the only year that the Si could be optioned with ABS. 1501 cars came with ABS (~48%)

First year of the checkered interior pattern

First year of Frost White - the rarest color on an Si

First year of passenger airbag, body-colored front side grills, and rear speakers

MAP sensor is now mounted to the throttle body instead of the firewall

1995