Description[]
The Honda Civic Si was a performance-oriented version of the sixth-generation Honda Civic produced from 1999 to 2000. Only available in a coupe body style, the car was powered by a 1.6L B16A2 inline-4. The Si moniker was mostly used in America as Japan used the SiR and Type R monikers and Europe the VTi. Despite its short production cycle the car gained a dedicated following. The whole sixth-generation Honda Civic was produced from 1995 to 2000.
The Hot Wheels casting replicates a specific 2000 Honda Civic Si entered by Super Street Magazine into the Honda Civic Si Challenge; the goal of the challenge was for four automotive magazines (Car and Driver, Sport Compact Car, Super Street and Popular Mechanics) to turn a pre-production 2000 Honda Civic Si into a modified ride with a $10,000 budget within five months, the deadline being 30 September 1999; the cars would be judged on appearance, performance and emissions. The build was overseen by Dave Martis. Modifications to the car included a Wings West Avenger bodykit, Progress Group coilovers, JUN Auto Mechanic-tuned naturally-aspirated B16A2 engine, short-ratio transmission, titanium exhaust and ECU programming, with the engine tuned by Susumu Koyama, Honda Optional Equipment wing, Versus Motorsports carbon fiber hood, Endless brake pads, Cusco LSD, Car Craft custom interior, Modern Image wrap and 225/40R16 Yokohama A038s. The car was nicknamed Ichiban (lit. "No. 1") or "Itchy" for short and won the competition. The car is currently located in Honda America's private collection and is not street legal, having been showcased at a number of SEMA events since.
The casting was introduced into the Hot Wheels mainline by Alec Tam in 2001, with Martis assisting with the design of the car and Eric Tscherne doing graphics. The casting was retooled for 2021, the entire tooling was updated sharing no pieces with the original model. This new casting includes side mirrors and a glass moonroof not found on the original casting. The casting also saw the removal of the front passenger windows, and sported a slightly modified bodykit with a new hood style, taller rear wing, modified interior and lowered ride height. This version of the casting is noticeably shorter and wider than the older version.
Versions[]
The Honda Civic Si has been released in the following versions:
Col # | Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
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027 | 2001 | 2001 First Editions 15/36 |
Red | Black & White Hot Wheels Racing Graphics, Sponsor Logos | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | White | PR5 | 28758 | Malaysia | Variation: Dark or Light Gray Tinted Windows | |
027 | 2001 | 2001 First Editions 15/36 |
Red | Black & White Hot Wheels Racing Graphics, Sponsor Logos | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | White | LW | 28758 | Malaysia | ||
2001 | Toronto Blue Jays Promotion | Silver | Red, White & Blue Toronto Blue Jays Graphics | Black / Plastic |
Clear | White | PR5 | 54212 | Thailand | |||
064 | 2002 | Tuners 2/4 |
Metalflake Dark Blue | Yellow & Black Sponsor Graphics | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 3SP | 54358 | Malaysia | ||
064 | 2002 | Tuners 2/4 |
Metalflake Dark Blue | Yellow & Black Sponsor Graphics | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 5DOT | 54358 | Malaysia | ||
115 | 2002 | Mainline | Black | White & Green Hot Wheels Graphics | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Green) | White | 5DOT | 55000 | Malaysia | ||
2002 | Pop's Garage Set | Metallic Purple | Yellow & Black Race style deco | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Dark Gray) | Black | PR5 | 56149 | Malaysia | Target exclusive Box Set Release | ||
2003 | Fantastic Sams Promotion | White | Blue Tribal Flames on sides, Blue hood, Red Headlights & Taillights, 'Gotta Be Hair' on hood, 'Fantastic Sams' on side | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | Blue | 3SP | 85569 | Malaysia | |||
2003 | 100% Preferred: Super Street 2/4 |
Blue & White | Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. "3", Sponsor Logos. | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Dark Gray) | Black | RR6SP | B2261 | Malaysia | |||
2003 | 100% Preferred: Super Street 2/4 |
Metallic Dark Blue & White | Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. "3", Sponsor Logos. | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Dark Gray) | Black | RR6SP | B2261 | Malaysia | |||
2003 | 100% Preferred: Super Street 2/4 |
Metallic Dark Blue & White | Hot Wheels Race Team Deco. "3", Sponsor Logos. | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Dark Gray) | Black | PC6 | B2261 | Malaysia | |||
2003 | AutoZone 2‑Pack | Pearl Yellow | Black hood w/flames | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Gray) | White | Black PR5 | 87065 | Malaysia | |||
184 | 2003 | Pride Rides 10/10 |
Metallic Blue | Black & Silver Tribal Design on sides & hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | PR5 | C1363 | Malaysia | ||
2005 | Dual Cool 5-Pack | Lime Green & Black | White Hot Wheels Logo on Hood | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | White | PR5 | G6912 | China | |||
2005 | Dual Cool 5-Pack | Lime Green | Black & Silver Tribal Design on sides | Chrome / Plastic |
Clear | White | PR5 | G6912 | China | |||
2005 | Walgreens Battery Exclusive 6/6 |
Dark Yellow | Black & Red Stripes, Sponsors Logos, 'Civic' on side | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Blue) | Gray | 10SP | J5167 | Malaysia | Promotion Car | ||
2006 | Easter Egg-Clusives 9/12 |
Metalflake Brown | Brown & Light Blue Egg/Rabbit design on side, Light Blue Flames on rear | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Light Blue) | Gray | Chrome Blue PR5 | J7086 | Malaysia | Wal-Mart Exclusive | ||
2007 | Gift Card | Metalflake Dark Orange | Black Hot Wheels Flame on side, '07' | Chrome / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | White | Chrome Black 6SPBLING | M3065 | Thailand | Wal-Mart exclusive | ||
237/240 | 2010 | Mystery Car 21/24 |
Dark Blue | Light Blue Stripes on side | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Gray | White PR5 | R7490 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | |
2012 | Hot Wheels Boulevard: Big Hits | Teal | Carbon Fiber Hood & Roof | ZAMAC | Tinted (Black) | Gray | RR8SP | W4611 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ||
2013 | Jukebox 29/32 |
Satin Gold | Black Hood & Roof, Graffiti 'HW Hip Hop' on side | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Black | Chrome rim, Black PR5 | Y2057 | Malaysia | Base code(s): | ||
2014 | Police Pursuit 5-Pack | Metalflake Red | White, Black & Silver flames on sides | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Gray) | Grey | Chrome rim, Black PR5 | BFB24 | Thailand | Base code(s): G19, G35 | ||
2018 | Honda 70th Anniversary 3/8 |
Orange | Black & Gold Stripe on side, Black Hood & Roof | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome Gold rim, Black PR5 | FKD25 | Malaysia | Base code(s): K49, L13 | ||
2018 | Honda 70th Anniversary 3/8 |
Orange | Black & Gold Stripe on side, Black Hood & Roof | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Black) | Black | Chrome Gold rim, Black PR5 | GDG47 | Malaysia | Base code(s): L05, L17 | ||
063/250 | 2021 | Factory Fresh 3/10 |
Metalflake Light Blue | Detailed headlights & taillights, Honda badges front & back | Black / Plastic |
Tinted (Smoke) | Black | 10SP | GRY27 | Malaysia | Updated tooling Base codes: N39, N40, N41, N42, N43, N44 |
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063/250 | 2021 | Factory Fresh 3/10 |
Black | Detailed headlights & taillights, Honda badges front & back | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | 10SP | GTC63 | Malaysia | Updated tooling, Also available in multipack Base codes: P02, P03, P05, P06, P07 |
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2022 | Honda Civic 3/5 |
Red | Detailed headlights and taillights, white accents, sponsors on sides, black hood | Black / Plastic |
Clear | Black | J5 | HDH21 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R14, R16, R21 | ||
2023 | Ultra Hots 5/8 |
Spectraflame Deep Blue | Detailed headlights and taillights, afterburner flame tampos, black and white accents | Black / Plastic |
Smoke tint | Black | UH | HLH88 | Malaysia | Base code(s): R30, R32, R34, R35 | ||
045/250 | 2024 | HW J-Imports 2/10 |
Metalflake Gold | Black hood; Honda symbol & "CIVIC" on rear; Hot Wheels logo on rear license plate; painted headlights & taillights | Black / Plastic |
Light smoke tint | Red | Red rim, B5SP | HTC41 | Malaysia | Base code(s): S36, S37, S40, S41, S42, S47 | |
045/250 | 2024 | HW J-Imports 2/10 |
White | Black hood; Honda symbol & "CIVIC" on rear; Hot Wheels logo on rear license plate; painted headlights & taillights | Black / Plastic |
Light smoke tint | Red | COPR5 | HTD07 | Malaysia | Base code(s): T04, T08, T14 | |
2025 | Japanese Car Culture Themed Multipack | JBY77 | Thailand | Base code(s): |
See also[]
- 1990 Honda Civic EF
- Honda Civic EG
- '99 Honda Civic Type R (EK9)
- Honda Civic Type R
- Honda Civic Si (2006)
- Honda Civic Si (100%)
- '16 Honda Civic Type R
- '18 Honda Civic Type R