2008 Civic Coupe Specifications
 
Engine DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
1.8-litre, 16-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC® 4-cylinder  • • • •
2.0-litre, 16-valve, DOHC, i-VTEC 4-cylinder •
Horsepower @ rpm† 140 @ 6300  140 @ 6300  140 @ 6300 140 @ 6300 197 @ 7800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm)† 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 128 @ 4300 139 @ 6100
Displacement (cc) 1799 1799 1799 1799 1998
Redline (rpm)  6800 6800 6800 6800 8000
Emissions rating Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5 Tier 2 Bin 5
Bore and stroke (mm)  81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 81 x 87.3 86 x 86
Compression ratio  10.5:1  10.5:1  10.5:1 10.5:1 11.0:1
Recommended fuel Regular Regular Regular Regular Premium 
† Horsepower and torque calculations reflect SAE net Rev 08/04, SAE J1349 procedures.
Drivetrain DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
5-speed automatic transmission with Grade Logic Control and lockup torque converter Available Available Available Available
5-speed manual transmission • • • •
Close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission •
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System™ • • • • •
Front-wheel drive • • • • •
Helical limited-slip differential  •
Chassis DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
Lightweight aluminum-alloy wheels 15"
Steel wheels with full covers 15"
Aluminum-alloy wheels 16" 16" 17"
All-season tires P195/65 R15 P195/65 R15 P205/55 R16 P205/55 R16 P215/45 R17
Control-link MacPherson strut front suspension • • • •
Electric variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS) •(MT only) •
Front and rear stabilizer bars • • • • •
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering • •(AT only) • •
Power-assisted, rear drum brakes • • •
Power-assisted, solid rear disc brakes Available • •
Power-assisted, ventilated front disc brakes • • • • •
Reactive-link double-wishbone rear suspension  • • • •
Sport-tuned control-link MacPherson strut front suspension •
Sport-tuned reactive-link double-wishbone rear suspension •
Safety DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
3-point seat belts with front pretensioners • • • • •
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)  • • • • •
Active front seat head restraints • • • • •
Advanced Compatibility EngineeringTM (ACETM) body structure • • • • •
Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags (SRS) • • • • •
Front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS)  • • • • •
Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System • • • • •
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) • • • • •
Side curtain airbags with rollover sensors • • • • •
Exterior DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
Body-coloured door handles • • •
Body-coloured heated side mirrors • • •
Chrome exhaust finisher circular oval
Front splash guards • • • • •
Power moonroof with tilt feature Available • •
Power side mirrors • • • • •
Rear decklid spoiler • • • •
Rear window defroster • • • •
Rear wing spoiler with integrated LED brakelight •
Comfort & Convenience DX DX-G LX EX-L Si
2-speed intermittent windshield wipers • •