What is Del Sol?
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Discontinued
1997 Honda Civic Del Sol Si
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A vehicle manufactured imported into the US by
160hp DOHC VTEC engine available on the US Del Sol VTECs from 1994-1997, B16A3 in 1993-1995 (ODB1) & B16A2 (ODB2) in 1996 & 1997. S & Si models had engines of varying potency, later years are generally more powerful.
Received minor redesign in 1996, removing front driving lights (which frequently burned/shorted out), adding faux brake ducts (can be turned into functional ducts).
Has a removable targa top and power rear window, yielding a convertible-like driving experience. Majority of components are shared with the 1992-1995 Civic. As a result the suspension is first rate.
Originally designed to compete with the mid-engined Toyota MR2, engine was moved to the front & top lopped off after sportscar sales tanked in the late 80s/early 90s and Mazda Miata sales took off.
Was plagued by high curb weight due redesigning a hardtop vehicle as a convertible. Structural stiffness suffered as well.
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Rarest model years are 1996 & 1997 (1997 especially due to sales being killed mid-year), sales started to tank in 1995 and the redesign didn't save it.
1997 Honda Del Sol VTEC
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the baddest ride in verona
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A car originally intended for 16 year old girls but has found a following in the male homosexual community. See "fag wagon".
Look at Jason in his fag wagon del sol.
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