RS - The designation for the Sports model of the Honda Civic. RS stood for "Road Sailing" of all things, and it featured:
* Twin Carburettors
* 7 addition horsepower over base 1200cc engine
* 13 inch, black-painted steel rims
* 4-speed manual gearbox with overdrive
* Semi-bucket seats
* Sports-themed gear knob & steering wheel
* Foot rest
* Rubber bumper inserts
* Exclusive RS colour option: Sunset Orange
* Could get groceries
Wa - 和 (Japan) / Sabi - 錆 (Rust)
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The SB1/SG/SE/VB Series Civic was built from 1972 to 1979. This Civic Hatchback was built in 1974. It has a 1,169cc inline 4 engine.
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