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Civic
model feature Honda's VTEC technology
for greatly reduced emissions and higher
fuel economy. Employing many
refinements in the interest of cleaner
combustion, VTEC technology
is based on Honda's VTEC variable valve-timing
system, which promotes
efficient, lean combustion at
mid- and high rpm.
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VTEC
raises fuel economy while maintaining high
power.
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At
low rpm,
One intake valves stays closed for higher
economy.
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At
high rpm,
Both intake valves are activated for
higher power.
Oil pressure pushes hydraulic piston.
Rocker arms link and move as one.
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New
McPherson
Strut front suspension.
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New
rear double
Wishbone suspension.
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Prosmatec, in the automatic transmission,
reduces hunting gears to enhance both
acceleration and deceleration performance.
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