Akira Norimaki
2005-02-11 19:54:26 UTC
http://world.honda.com/news/2005/4050210.html
CHICAGO, U.S.A., February 10, 2005 - The Civic Si Concept, making its world
debut today at the Chicago Auto Show, provides a strong indication of the
styling and performance direction for an all-new production Civic Si Coupe
scheduled to debut later this year.
Civic Si Concept
The production Civic Si Coupe will serve as the performance leader for a
completely redesigned 2006 model Civic lineup that will feature more
emotional styling, added performance and the latest generation of
"intelligent" i-VTEC engine technology. The 2006 Civic lineup, launching
this fall, will include a 4-door Sedan, a 2-door Coupe and Si Coupe, an even
more fuel efficient Civic Hybrid and a natural-gas powered Civic GX.
The Civic Si Concept celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Civic Si legacy
in the U.S. and builds on its performance heritage with a 200-horsepower,
16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine with an 8,000 rpm red line, mated to a close
ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Helping to put all that power to the
ground is a helical-type limited slip differential for improved launch
traction and cornering performance.
Other performance features of the Civic Si Concept include 18-inch cast
aluminum wheels, 225/40R18 high performance tires and 4-wheel disc brakes
with large cross-drilled brake rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers.
"The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the most powerful, fastest and fun-to-drive
Si we've ever put on the street, and the Civic Si Concept sets the direction
in terms of its styling, package and performance," said John Mendel, senior
vice president of American Honda. "It's part of a new family of Civic
vehicles that build on the already class-leading values of the Civic in
terms of safety, styling, performance and fuel efficiency."
Designed as an "Advanced Personal Compact," the Civic Si Concept
incorporates a sweeping roofline and ultra-fast windshield rake that
highlights the vehicle's advanced one-motion profile, low and wide stance,
and superior aerodynamic performance. The long trunk deck, with its
frontward sloping bumper, accents the forward motion conveyed by the overall
vehicle shape. Wheel openings have been optimized to minimize the gap
between the tire and the body. Special aerodynamic features include a full
front and side aero kit, rear deck wing and a lower rear bumper diffuser
with an integrated center exhaust system.
The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the sixth generation Si, which first
appeared as a three-door hatchback in 1986 with subsequent Civic Si models
appearing in 1989, 1992, 1999 and 2002. The production Si will make its
world debut at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show
in November. The Civic Si Concept was designed at Honda R&D America's Los
Angeles design center.
CHICAGO, U.S.A., February 10, 2005 - The Civic Si Concept, making its world
debut today at the Chicago Auto Show, provides a strong indication of the
styling and performance direction for an all-new production Civic Si Coupe
scheduled to debut later this year.
Civic Si Concept
The production Civic Si Coupe will serve as the performance leader for a
completely redesigned 2006 model Civic lineup that will feature more
emotional styling, added performance and the latest generation of
"intelligent" i-VTEC engine technology. The 2006 Civic lineup, launching
this fall, will include a 4-door Sedan, a 2-door Coupe and Si Coupe, an even
more fuel efficient Civic Hybrid and a natural-gas powered Civic GX.
The Civic Si Concept celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Civic Si legacy
in the U.S. and builds on its performance heritage with a 200-horsepower,
16-valve, DOHC i-VTEC engine with an 8,000 rpm red line, mated to a close
ratio 6-speed manual transmission. Helping to put all that power to the
ground is a helical-type limited slip differential for improved launch
traction and cornering performance.
Other performance features of the Civic Si Concept include 18-inch cast
aluminum wheels, 225/40R18 high performance tires and 4-wheel disc brakes
with large cross-drilled brake rotors and 4-piston Brembo calipers.
"The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the most powerful, fastest and fun-to-drive
Si we've ever put on the street, and the Civic Si Concept sets the direction
in terms of its styling, package and performance," said John Mendel, senior
vice president of American Honda. "It's part of a new family of Civic
vehicles that build on the already class-leading values of the Civic in
terms of safety, styling, performance and fuel efficiency."
Designed as an "Advanced Personal Compact," the Civic Si Concept
incorporates a sweeping roofline and ultra-fast windshield rake that
highlights the vehicle's advanced one-motion profile, low and wide stance,
and superior aerodynamic performance. The long trunk deck, with its
frontward sloping bumper, accents the forward motion conveyed by the overall
vehicle shape. Wheel openings have been optimized to minimize the gap
between the tire and the body. Special aerodynamic features include a full
front and side aero kit, rear deck wing and a lower rear bumper diffuser
with an integrated center exhaust system.
The 2006 Civic Si Coupe will be the sixth generation Si, which first
appeared as a three-door hatchback in 1986 with subsequent Civic Si models
appearing in 1989, 1992, 1999 and 2002. The production Si will make its
world debut at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show
in November. The Civic Si Concept was designed at Honda R&D America's Los
Angeles design center.
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bye, Tetsujin 28 Go, Shotaro MaD (30,200,PV)
Dizionario FHT->To->ITA
http://www.fhteam.org/fht/