HONDA - City 1.3 LXI
The Honda City is potrayed as the ideal urban family-sedan.
The 1.3 litre water-cooled, in-line, 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine gives a maximum power of 90 bhp @ 6500 rpm. A "Programmed Fuel Injection System" (PGM-FI) and computer designed tumble-flow intake ports ensure optimum fuel efficiency.
The drivetrain and the chassis of the City have been tailored to meet the specific demands of urban and highway motoring. The brakes are hydraulic servo-assisted - ventilated discs in the front, and leading / trailing shoe drums at the rear.
The suspensions are McPherson strut with stabiliser (front) and independent strut, trapezoid-link (rear).
Safety
The Honda City has been designed to meet the stringent collision safety regulations of Japan, which are one of the strictest in Asia. The safety features are:
· Front and rear crumple zones
· Side impact door beams to provide protection to all cabin occupants
. Side protection mouldings
· Childproof rear door locks
· Seat belts front (3-point ELR x2) & rear (2-point manual x2)
Other features:
. Air conditioning system with heater
. Green glass
. 4 Spoke steering wheel
. Cigarette lighter
. Front & rear ashtray
. 2 Speed wipers (plus intermittent &amo; mist)
. Fully carpetted floor
. Trunk light
. Rear seat pillows
. Rear center armrest
. Driver's tray and pocket
. Glove Box
. Centre console tray
. Passenger assist grips
. Full fabric seat covers
. Day/Night rear view mirror
| Specifications | |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4225 mm |
| Width | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1395 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 965 Kg |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2500 mm |
| Power | |
| Type | Petrol, inline, 4 cylinder |
| Piston Displacement | 1343 cc |
| Max. Power | 90bhp@6400rpm |
| Max. Torque | 11.3 kg-m @4700rpm |
| Fuel System | |
| PGM-FI, Multi-Point Fuel Injection | |
| Gears | |
| Manual 5 forward (all syncromesh) plus reverse | |
| Suspension | |
| Front | Independent strut, coil spring with stabilizer |
| Rear | Independent strut, coil spring trapezoid link |
| Steering | |
| Type | Power assisted Rack and pinion |
| Turning Radius | 4.8 Mts. |
| Brakes | |
| Type | Hydraulic vacuum assisted |
| Front | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear | Drums |
| Performance | |
| Max.Speed | 170 kmph |