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Written by Theroyalharri
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Monday, 19 November 2007 |
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Looking like a small hatchback, the CRX had more in common with the two-seater sports coupes of the 1980s. It started with a 92ci (1.5-litre) three-valve per cylinder unit which produced an impressive 100bhp (74kW), but the car was re-designed in 1986 and packed a fearsome punch with its new twin-cam 16v engine which coaxed 125bhp (93kW) from just 98ci (1.6 litres). The new CRX benefited from a new suspension design with double wishbones all around and anti-roll bars, though it still handled on the firm side and many regarded it as a street-legal go-kart. Being strictly a front-engined, front-wheel drive two-seater meant that the car was nose heavy, so it needed the rear spoiler to provide downforce. Even so, the car's handling and steering was extremely precise and with the engine buzzing around the 6,000rpm power peak, it was a formidable opponent cross-country. | Top speed: | 121 mph (194 km/h) | | 0-60 mph (0-95 km/h): | 8.6 sec | | Engine type: | In-line four | | Displacement: | 97 ci (1,590 cc) | | Transmission: | 5-speed manual | | Max power: | 125 bhp (93 kW) @ 6,000 rpm | | Max torque: | 100 lb ft (135 Nm) @ 5,000 rpm | | Weight: | 2,086 lb (948 kg) | | Economy | 30 mpg (10.7km/l) |
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