Honda Civic 1. generace (1972-1979) – Zrození legendy

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Honda Civic první generace byla představena v červenci 1972 jako odpověď na rostoucí poptávku po ekonomických malých vozech. Tento kompaktní hatchback s pohonem předních kol nabídl výjimečnou hospodárnost a praktičnost v malém balení.

CVCC – Průlomová technologie

V roce 1975 Honda představila motor CVCC (Compound Vortex Controlled Combustion), který jako první splnil americké emisní normy bez katalyzátoru. Tato inovace upevnila reputaci Hondy jako technologického lídra.

Technické specifikace

• Motor: 1.2L, 1.5L CVCC
• Výkon: 50-63 k
• Pohon: Přední kola
• Hmotnost: cca 700 kg

Přehled

The first-generation Honda Civic is an automobile that was produced by Honda in Japan from July 1972 until 1979. It was their first genuine market success, eschewing the air-cooling and expensive engineering solutions of the slow-selling Honda 1300 and being larger than the minuscule N-series . The Civic laid down the direction Honda's automobile design has followed since.

The Civic was largely developed as a new platform, and was the result of taking the previous Honda N600 and increasing the length, width, height and wheelbase. The engine displacement was almost double the N600 599 cc (36.6 cu in) at 1,169 cc (71.3 cu in), with two more cylinders and mounted transversely while using water cooling, benefiting from lessons learned from the Honda 1300 . The straight-four engine produced roughly 50 hp (37 kW) and standard features included power front disc brakes, vinyl seating, reclining bucket seats, and a woodgrain-accented dashboard. The hatchback version added a fold-down rear seat, an AM radio, and cloth upholstery. The car had front and rear independent suspension . A four-speed manual transmission was standard. Options for the Civic were kept to a minimum, consisting of air conditioning, a two-speed semi-automatic transmission called the Hondamatic , radial tires, and a rear wiper for the hatchback. The car could achieve 40 mpg‑US (5.9 L/100 km; 48 mpg‑imp) on the highway, and with a small 86.6 in (2,200 mm) wheelbase and 139.8-inch (3,550 mm) overall length, the vehicle weighed 1,500 lb (680 kg).

The Civic was one of the first Honda cars to be sold in Britain when it was launched there in 1972, at a time when the sale of Japanese cars from Honda's competitors Nissan and Toyota were soaring. The 1972 Honda Civic marked the debut of Honda’s iconic Civic line, which quickly gained recognition as a compact, economical, and reliable car. Designed to compete in a growing market for small, fuel-efficient vehicles, the Civic featured a transverse-mounted engine and front-wheel drive, which maximized interior space while maintaining a small exterior footprint. The Civic’s practicality and innovative engineering set the stage for its enduring success. Its compact design and economical engine ensured that it sold well in Britain in the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis .

The four-door sedan version of this body style (basically identical to the hatchback but with fixed rear window and opening lower trunk lid) was never available in the United States, and the five-door hatchback did not appear until 1978, just before the introduction of the second generation model. The five-door had been presented in Japan in September 1977, with the four-door sedan being retired in June 1978.

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