2008 Civic Si Coupe Specifications
| Engineering | |
| Si | |
| Engine Type | In-Line 4-Cylinder |
| Engine Block/Cylinder Head | Aluminum-Alloy |
| Displacement (cc) | 1998 |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 197 @ 7800 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm) | 139 @ 6100 |
| Redline (rpm) | 8000 |
| Bore and Stroke (mm) | 86 x 86 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valve Train | 16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC® |
| Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold | Standard |
| Multi-Point Fuel Injection | Standard |
| Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System | Standard |
| Front-Wheel Drive | Standard |
| CARB Emissions Rating | LEV-2 |
| Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer | Standard |
| 100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups* | Standard |
| Transmissions | |
| Si | |
| Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission | Standard |
| Helical Limited-Slip Differential | Standard |
| Body/Suspension/Chassis | |
| Si | |
| Unit-Body Construction | Standard |
| MacPherson Strut Front Suspension | Standard |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar (mm., front/rear) | 28.0 (solid) / 17.0 |
| Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering | Electric |
| Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock | 2.65 |
| Steering Ratio | 13.62 |
| Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft.) | 35.6 |
| Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Solid Rear Disc Brakes | 11.8 / 10.2 |
| Wheels | 17" Alloys |
| All-Season Tires | P215 / 45 R17 87V |
| Michelin® Pilot® Exalto® PE2™ Summer Tires (available) | 215 / 45 ZR17 91W |
| Compact Spare Tire | Standard |
| Exterior Measurements | |
| Si | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 104.3 |
| Length (in.) | 174.8 |
| Height (in.) | 53.5 |
| Width (in.) | 68.9 |
| Track (in., front/rear) | 59.0 / 60.1 |
| Curb Weight (lbs., MT/AT) | 2886 / NA |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT) | 61 / 39 |
| Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT) | NA |
| Interior Measurements | |
| Si | |
| Headroom (in., front/rear) | 37.8 / 34.7 |
| Legroom (in., front/rear) | 42.6 / 30.3 |
| Shoulder Room (in., front/rear) | 53.9 / 52.1 |
| Hiproom (in., front/rear) | 53.0 / 49.2 |
| Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) | 11.5 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 83 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Epa Mileage Estimates/Capacities† | |
| Si | |
| 6-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined) | 21/29/24 |
| Crankcase (qt.) | 5.8 |
| Coolant System (qt., MT/AT) | 6.7 |
| Fuel (gal.) | 13.2 |
| Required Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Safety | |
| Si | |
| 3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions | Standard |
| Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat Belt Reminder | Standard |
| Dual-Stage, Dual-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS) | Standard |
| Front Side Airbags with Passenger-Side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) | Standard |
| Side Curtain Airbags | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Active Head Restraints | Standard |
| Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure | Standard |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | Standard |
| Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | Standard |
| Side-Impact Door Beams | Standard |
| Outboard Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | Standard |
| Immobilizer Theft-Deterrent System | Standard |
| Emergency Trunk Opener | Standard |
| Exterior Features | |
| Si | |
| One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature | Standard |
| Integrated-Rear Window Antenna | Standard |
| Security System with Remote Entry | with Trunk Release |
| Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors | Standard |
| Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers | Standard |
| Impact-Absorbing Body-Colored Bumpers | Standard |
| Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights | with Amber Trim Rings |
| Body-Colored Rear Wing Spoiler | Standard |
| Chrome Exhaust Finisher | Standard |
| Tinted Glass | Standard |
| Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
| Si | |
| Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System | Standard |
| Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ with Voice Recognition** | Available |
| Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver's Window | Standard |
| Power Door Locks with Auto-Lock Feature | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard |
| Perforated Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard |
| Aluminum Shift Knob with Leather | Standard |
| Textured Aluminum Pedals | Standard |
| Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls | Cruise/Audio/Navi(available) |
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column | Standard |
| Beverage Holders | Front and Rear |
| Center Console with Sliding Armrest and Storage Compartment | Standard |
| Door-Pocket Storage Bins, Front | Standard |
| Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket | Standard |
| Satin-Finish Door-Handle Pulls | Standard |
| Coin Tray | Standard |
| Remote Fuel Filler Door Release | Standard |
| Remote Trunk Release with Lock | Standard |
| Headlights-On Reminder | Standard |
| Driver's and Front Passenger's Vanity Mirrors | Standard |
| Ambient Console Lighting | Red |
| Map Lights | Standard |
| Floor Mats | Standard |
| 12-Volt Power Outlet | Front and Center Console |
| Driver's Footrest | Standard |
| Rear Window Defroster with Timer | Standard |
| Rear Seat Garment Hooks | Standard |
| Cargo Area Light | Standard |
| Seating | |
| Si | |
| Driver's Seat with Manual Height Adjustment | Standard |
| Reclining Front Seatbacks | Standard |
| Adjustable Head Restraints | Standard |
| Fold-Down Rear Seatback | 60/40 Split |
| Passenger-Side Walk-In Feature | Standard |
| Audio Systems | |
| Si | |
| 350-Watt AM/FM/CD Premium Audio System with 7 Speakers including Subwoofer | Standard |
| MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) Playback Capability | Standard |
| MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard |
| XM® Satellite Radio†† | Navigation models |
| Welcome Screen/CD Text Display Capability | Standard |
| Digital Audio-Card Reader | Navigation models |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC) | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
| Si | |
| Two-Tier Instrument Panel | Standard |
| Backlit Gauges | Red |
| Tachometer | with Rev-Limit Indicator |
| Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2) | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Indicator | Standard |
| Maintenance Minder™ System | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Indicator | Standard |
| Fuel and Coolant Temperature Indicators | Standard |
| Door/Trunk-Open Indicators | Standard |
| Low-Fuel and Low-Oil Pressure Indicators | Standard |
| Passenger-Side Side Airbag-Off Indicator | Standard |
| Front Passenger Airbag-Off Indicator | Standard |
* Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. May vary with driving conditions. See your owner's manual for more details.
† Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
** Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work correctly in Hawaii and Alaska. These functions include but are not limited to automatic clock updates and time zone adjustments.
†† Required XM® Radio monthly subscription sold separately after 90 day trial period. Installation costs and other fees and taxes may apply after initial trial period, including a one-time activation fee. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous United States. The XM name is a registered trademark of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
