What engines came in the Honda Del Sol?

Honda Del Sol Engines
The Honda Del Sol, also known as the CR-X del Sol, was available with several engine options across different trim levels:
1. S and Si Models (Initial Year):
– Initially, trim levels were limited to the S and Si models, which were powered by SOHC Honda D-series 4-cylinder engines.
– The base “S” model came with a 1.5-liter SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine.
– The uplevel “Si” model came standard with a 1.6-liter SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with Honda’s VTEC technology, producing 125 bhp at 6600 rpm and 106 lb-ft at 5200 rpm.
2. Civic Del Sol VTEC Model (1994):
– In 1994, the Civic del Sol VTEC model was added, which included the 1.6-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC 4-cylinder engine producing 160 hp (119 kW; 162 PS).
– The del Sol VTEC model was only available with a 5-speed manual transmission.
3. Japanese VXi/VGi Versions:
– The Japanese VXi/VGi versions came with a Honda D15B engine, an entry-level VTEC engine that produced 130 bhp, matching the power of the 1.6 Si version.
4. SiR Model (Japanese Market):
– The Japanese markets received the top of the line SiR model, powered by a 170 PS B16 SIR-II DOHC VTEC engine.
5. 1996 Del Sol:
– In 1996, the del Sol received a minor interior and exterior styling refresh, and the S model got a 1.6-liter SOHC 4-cylinder engine, replacing the 1.5-liter engine that came in the 93-95 models.
In summary, the Honda Del Sol was available with a range of engines, including SOHC and DOHC 4-cylinder engines, with VTEC technology being featured in some models. The available engines varied across different trim levels and model years.

Are Honda Del Sols rare?

a real del sol vtec with original engine is pretty rare. If there were many of them it would be easy to find one at a salvage yard…. helll total production on ALL Del Sols was less than 75,000 as well.

Did the 93 Del Sol have vtec?

Featuring a removable targa top, a slick-shifting five-speed manual, and a high-winding VTEC engine, the Civic-based Del Sol arrived as a 1993 model ready to take on the budget roadster market.

What engine is in a 94 Del Sol Si?

1.6 L 4-cylinder1994 Honda Del Sol Si / Engine

What is the rarest Del Sol?

4 1997 Models Are Rarest
By 1996, persistent build quality issues with the Del Sol began to outweigh the potential for fun that it offered, and sales declined. There were rumors that the car would be axed in ’96, but Honda decided to keep production running for another year.

Are B16 engines good?

The B16 engine is truly the pinnacle of Honda engineering. Even today’s engines sometimes have trouble achieving these figures. With a little bit of exaggeration, the engine is close to the W16 drivetrain in the Bugatti Chiron, which generates 137 hp per liter of displacement.

What engine is in a 93 Del Sol Si?

1.6 L 4-cylinder1993 Honda Del Sol Si / Engine

What year Del Sol came with B16?

The first time the B16-series set foot on American soil was in the B16A3-powered 1994–1995 Honda del Sol.

What Honda has a B18 engine?

With the 1994-2001 Acura Integra came the B18B1, often referred to as the “LS VTEC” for Honda enthusiasts. Using a non-VTEC B18 alongside a VTEC cylinder head, this option provides excellent top-end power.

What engine comes in Honda Del Sol?

The del Sol VTEC receives the 1.6-litre (98 cu in) 160 hp (120 kW) DOHC VTEC B16A2 engine (U.S.) OBD-II Emission control system implemented.

Is a Honda Del Sol considered a sports car?

Based on the Honda Civic, the Del Sol was a true sports car from the 1990s. It had compact 1.5-liter and 1.6-liter petrol engines, which were sending their power to the front wheels through five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions.