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Honda Civic Coupe (EJ, 1993–1995): specs, D16Z6 VTEC engine and what owners say

Honda Civic Coupe (fifth generation) in black, AI illustration

Civic EX Coupe EJ · 1993–1995

125horsepower

1.6-liter D16Z6 SOHC VTEC, 125 hp in the EX coupe.

In the films

  • The Fast and the Furious (2001)Dom Toretto's crew

    Three black Civic coupes with body kits and neon underglow hijack semi-trucks on the highway. The production built seven look-alike cars, all painted the factory black of the 1994 model.

  • 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)Reused film cars

    Six of the first film's Civics came back for the sequel with new paint and body kits.

Sold new in the US. Sold new in the US for model years 1993 to 1995. The coupe body came a year after the rest of this Civic generation, which started in 1992.

On this site: Honda Civic, 2000 on · Civic Type R

Film facts are plain text from the sources listed: no film stills, logos or likenesses. The picture above is an AI illustration of a stock car, not the film car. Every JDM car

Sources
  1. Wikipedia: Honda Civic (fifth generation)
  2. Driving Line: Remembering the Civic Coupe (Andy Carter, Jul 18, 2020)
  3. Wikipedia: The Fast and the Furious (2001 film)
  4. Motor Authority: Deep dive: Heist Honda Civic from The Fast and the Furious (Byron Hurd, Feb 9, 2020)
  5. Jalopnik: The most realistic cars in Fast and Furious were the three black Civics (Andrew P. Collins, Aug 13, 2019)

EJ Civic Coupe · 1993–1995

How fast is the Civic Coupe?

Coupe, 1993–1995. 0–60 times are magazine tests where we have one, otherwise the maker's figure.

The engine: Honda D16Z6

Honda D16Z6 engine, AI illustration

1.6-liter inline-4, SOHC VTEC, naturally aspirated

LayoutInline-4, SOHC 16-valve with VTEC
Output125 hp at 6,600 rpm, 106 lb-ft at 5,200 rpm
Size1,590 cc, 75 x 90 mm bore x stroke
VTECSwitches to the high-lift cam at about 4,800 rpm
Redline7,200 rpm

Engine's YouTube owner tone 44/100 (videos about the Honda D16Z6 in every car that uses it, so it differs from this car's own tone below)

Honda D16Z6 engine page →

Known issues

  • Theft targetOutlet report

    The NICB's count of cars stolen in 2010 put the 1995 Honda Civic second in the US. That count covers every Civic body style.

    1 owner complaint to NHTSA mentions it (1993–1995)
  • Automatic shifter clip (recall)Recall

    Honda recalled 1992 to 1994 Civics with the automatic gearbox because a clip on the shift cable could come off, so the lever could show the wrong gear. Dealers fitted a better clip.

    Fix: Check that recall 94V063000 was done.

    1 owner complaint to NHTSA mentions it (1993–1995)
Engine sources
  1. Wikipedia: Honda D engine
  2. Driving Line: Remembering the Civic Coupe (Andy Carter, Jul 18, 2020)
  3. Insurance Journal: Top 10 most stolen vehicles in U.S. (NICB 2010 data, Aug 3, 2011)
  4. NHTSA recall 94V063000: automatic transmission shift cable clip (Honda, Oct 1994)

What owners say on YouTube

52This car's YouTube owner tone, out of 100 · videos about this generation only (the engine's tone above covers every car with that engine)

Owners praise

Everyday comfort14%
Looks10%
Handling and steering9%
Power and acceleration9%

Owners complain about

Heat / A/C / blend door5%

Share of the 140 most-watched Civic Coupe videos that praise or criticize each topic (a praise or trouble word near it in the title or transcript).

Most-watched videos

Should you buy a Civic Coupe?

  • Most owner complaints: the 1995 (199). Fewest: the 1994 (135). Raw counts, not per car sold, for every version NHTSA files under this name.
  • Budget for theft target: 1 owner complaint mentions it.
  • Budget for automatic shifter clip (recall): 1 owner complaint mentions it. Check that recall 94V063000 was done.
  • 14 recall campaigns across 1993–1995 (all Civic versions). Check a VIN before you buy.
  • Repair costs: we don't have owner-reported repair costs for the Civic Coupe yet.
All sources (9)
  1. Wikipedia: Honda D engine Wikipedia
  2. Wikipedia: Honda Civic (fifth generation) Wikipedia
  3. fueleconomy.gov: 1993–1995 Honda Civic (EPA) EPA
  4. Driving Line: Remembering the Civic Coupe (Andy Carter, Jul 18, 2020) outlet
  5. Insurance Journal: Top 10 most stolen vehicles in U.S. (NICB 2010 data, Aug 3, 2011) outlet
  6. NHTSA recall 94V063000: automatic transmission shift cable clip (Honda, Oct 1994) Recall
  7. Wikipedia: The Fast and the Furious (2001 film) Wikipedia
  8. Motor Authority: Deep dive: Heist Honda Civic from The Fast and the Furious (Byron Hurd, Feb 9, 2020) outlet
  9. Jalopnik: The most realistic cars in Fast and Furious were the three black Civics (Andrew P. Collins, Aug 13, 2019) outlet

Owner complaints to NHTSA

NHTSA files every Civic under CIVIC, so these counts include the hatchback and sedan of the same years, not just the coupe.

No Lemon Index for the Civic Coupe: the index is complaints per car sold, and sales by trim aren't published. These are raw counts.

480 complaints for 1993–1995.

1993146
1994135
1995199

What they're about

Air bags159
Electrical system39
Service brakes, hydraulic38
Seat belts36
Power train31

Recalls

  • 08E050000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.

  • 09E025000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    DOPE, INC.

  • 06E040000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN E SPEED RACING COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

  • 06E023000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 06E064000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 09E012000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 06E049000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

  • 06E026000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

  • 06E025000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN POLI-AUTO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS.

  • 06E065000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 06E032000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN EAGLE EYES AND SONAR HEADLIGHTS AND CORNER LIGHTS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON 1988-2005 HONDA CIVIC, 1990-2005 HONDA ACCORD, AND 1990-2001 ACURA INTEGRA PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

  • 06E044000 Exterior Lighting1993–1995

    CERTAIN J & A AUTO ACCESSORIES COMBINATION HEADLAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.

  • 94V063000 Power Train1993–1994

    A RETAINING CLIP THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE TO THE SHIFT LEVER ACTUATING ROD CAN HAVE INSUFFICIENT RETENTION PRESSURE AND MAY EVENTUALLY COME OFF AFTER REPEATED SHIFT LEVER OPERATION.

  • 93V208000 Air Bags1994

    THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULES CONTAIN INCORRECT INFLATORS WHICH ARE OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.

Source: NHTSA (api.nhtsa.gov). Check a VIN for open recalls on one car.

Quick answers

How fast is the Honda Civic EX Coupe?

The EJ Civic EX Coupe makes 125 hp and 106 lb-ft.

What engine does the Honda Civic Coupe (fifth generation) have?

The EJ Civic Coupe (1993–1995) uses the Honda D16Z6, a 1.6-liter inline-4, SOHC VTEC, naturally aspirated.

Which Fast and Furious movie is the Civic Coupe in?

The Fast and the Furious (2001): Three black Civic coupes with body kits and neon underglow hijack semi-trucks on the highway. The production built seven look-alike cars, all painted the factory black of the 1994 model. 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003): Six of the first film's Civics came back for the sequel with new paint and body kits.

Was the Honda Civic Coupe (fifth generation) sold in the US?

Yes. Sold new in the US for model years 1993 to 1995. The coupe body came a year after the rest of this Civic generation, which started in 1992.

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