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Does a 2009 Honda Civic Si have VTEC?

Yes, the 2009 Honda Civic Si does have VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) technology. VTEC is a Honda-developed engine technology that allows for improved engine performance and efficiency.


What is VTEC?


VTEC is an advanced variable valve timing system that Honda introduced in the late 1980s. It works by using two different cam profiles - a low-lift, low-duration profile for normal driving, and a high-lift, high-duration profile for high-performance driving. At a certain engine RPM, the system switches between the two cam profiles, allowing the engine to produce more power and torque at higher revs.


VTEC in the 2009 Honda Civic Si


The 2009 Honda Civic Si is powered by a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that features VTEC technology. Specifically, the Civic Si's engine uses a VTEC system that switches between the low-lift and high-lift cam profiles at around 5,800 RPM. This allows the engine to produce 197 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque, providing a noticeable boost in performance compared to non-VTEC Civic models.


The VTEC system in the 2009 Civic Si is an important part of what gives the car its sporty, high-revving character. It allows the engine to deliver strong acceleration and responsive power delivery, especially at higher engine speeds.

What engine is in a 2009 Civic SI?


Si. The car comes with a 2.0-liter K20Z3 i-VTEC engine that produces 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS) and 139 lbf⋅ft (188 N⋅m) of torque, while including a 6-speed manual transmission with a helical limited-slip differential.



What does Civic Si stand for?


Sport Injected
"Si" is a trim level offered by Honda on some of its models. It stands for "Sport Injected." Honda vehicles that carry the Si badge usually have more performance-oriented features than the standard models, such as a more powerful engine, sport-tuned suspension, and upgraded brakes.



What year did Civic Si get Turbo?


2017
Introduced for the 2017 model year, the Civic Si Sedan and Coupe were powered by a 205-horsepower version of the 1.5-liter Turbo (L15B7 High Output) paired exclusively with a manual transmission. The horsepower improvement was due largely to an increase in boost to 20.3 psi which also required premium fuel.



Is Honda Civic Si or Type R faster?


Is the Civic Si Faster Than the Type R? At the end of the day, speed is a key differentiator between the two vehicles. The Civic Si accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds, but the Civic Type R is generally faster, reaching the same speed in just 5 seconds.



Does 2009 Civic have VTEC?


Car and Driver
The 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine uses Honda's i-VTEC valve control system that gives the performance of a larger engine and the fuel economy of a smaller one."



What Civics have VTEC engines?


Most Civic LX, EX, and Sport trims with the sedan or coupe body style are equipped with Honda's VTEC technology. You will find that most EX-T, EX-L, or Touring Trim levels do not have VTEC engines. Hatchback models usually don't have VTEC engines as well. What is Honda VTEC?



Does the Civic Si have VTEC?


In addition to the intercooled turbo, this powerplant features VTEC, direct injection, Variable Timing Control (VTC) on both camshafts and a dual-exhaust system.



What year did Civic get VTEC?


The single overhead camshaft (SOHC) version of VTEC first appeared on Honda-branded vehicles in two very different forms with the introduction of the fifth-generation Civic family in 1992. On the Civic Si hatchback and Civic EX sedan, VTEC was used to increase horsepower to excellent effect.



Is the 2009 Honda Civic SI fast?


Our better-than-the-average-Civic 0-to-60-mph time of 8.13 seconds is good, but not what we'd call impressive.



What year did Civic Si get turbo?


2017
Introduced for the 2017 model year, the Civic Si Sedan and Coupe were powered by a 205-horsepower version of the 1.5-liter Turbo (L15B7 High Output) paired exclusively with a manual transmission. The horsepower improvement was due largely to an increase in boost to 20.3 psi which also required premium fuel.


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