Honda CR-X SiR (EF8)
Specifications
- Make
- Honda
- Model
- CR-X SiR
- Chassis Code
- EF8
- Year Range
- 1989-1991
- Category
- Performance, Hatch and Sedans
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Transmission
- Manual
- Engine
- B16A
- Eligible For Import Under
- 25 years or older classic car scheme *
* Import eligibility disclaimer: eligibility shown is general information only, is not guaranteed, and is determined solely by the Australian Government and subject to change without notice - please confirm current eligibility for this vehicle with the Fukasawa Car Imports team before purchasing. Nothing here excludes any right that can't lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
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About Honda CR-X SiR:
The Honda CR-X EF8 SiR is the Japanese domestic-market performance version of Honda’s second-generation CR-X, introduced in 1989. A compact 2+2 sports hatch with a remarkably lightweight body, the EF8 became one of the early showcases for Honda’s VTEC technology and helped establish the formula that would define the company’s performance cars throughout the 1990s.
The EF8 SiR is powered by the 1.6L B16A DOHC VTEC, producing 160 PS at 7,600 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, with a factory LSD available as an option. Double-wishbone suspension at both ends, four-wheel disc brakes and its compact dimensions give the CR-X an exceptionally responsive character.
The appeal of the EF8 comes from its low weight, compact dimensions and high-revving naturally aspirated engine. The basic 5-speed SiR weighed around 970 kg, depending on equipment. Rather than relying on turbocharging or large displacement, Honda extracted its performance through engine speed and VTEC, creating a car that rewards an enthusiastic driver.
The B16A was an important milestone for Honda, bringing high-revving DOHC VTEC performance to the CR-X and establishing a formula that would later appear in the EG6 Civic SiR and DC2 Integra Type R.
For Australian buyers, EF8 CR-Xs are highly sought after, with Japanese-market prices having climbed over recent years. Clean, original examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly as many surviving cars have been modified or used extensively.
The EF8 ultimately represents an important chapter in Honda’s performance history: lightweight, compact, naturally aspirated and high-revving, offering serious driver involvement without the size or complexity of larger performance cars.