2008 Civic Sedan Specifications
| Engineering | |||
| DX | LX | EX/EX-L | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder | ||
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy | ||
| Displacement (cc) | 1799 | ||
| Horsepower @ rpm | 140 @ 6300 | ||
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 128 @ 4300 | ||
| Redline (rpm) | 6800 | ||
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 81 x 87.3 | ||
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | ||
| Valve Train | 16-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® | ||
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard | ||
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard | ||
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard | ||
| CARB Emissions Rating | ULEV-2 | ||
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard | ||
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* | Standard | ||
| Transmissions | |||
| DX | LX | EX/EX-L | |
| 5-Speed Manual Transmission | Standard | ||
| Compact 5-Speed Automatic Transmission (available) | Standard | ||
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | |||
| DX | LX | EX/EX-L | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard | ||
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard | ||
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | Standard | ||
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 24.2 / 10.0 | ||
| Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.67 | ||
| Steering Ratio | 13.73 | ||
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 34.8 | 35.4 | |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in., front/rear) | 10.3 / 7.9 | ||
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes (in., front/rear) | 10.3 / 10.2 | ||
| Wheels | 15" with Full Covers | 16" with Full Covers | 16" Alloys |
| All-Season Tires | P195 / 65 R15 89H | P205 / 55 R16 89H | |
| Compact Spare Tire | Standard | ||
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
