The 1987 Honda City marks the early years of the second generation (GA1) of Honda's iconic subcompact car. Shifting away from the tall, "Tall Boy" upright styling of the first generation, the 1987 model introduced a wider, lower, and more aerodynamic "crouching" design ethos.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: 1.2-liter D12A inline 4-cylinder SOHC engine.
- Power Output: Around 75--76 horsepower.
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic.
- Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive (FWD).
Key Market Traits
- Lightweight Efficiency: Weighing well under 800 kg, its low mass gave it surprisingly nimble handling and excellent fuel economy.
- The "Crouching" Era: Unlike the first generation, which famously accommodated the Motocompo folding scooter in the trunk, the 1987 generation focused on a lower center of gravity and a wide-track stance.
- Global Naming: While sold as the City in Japan, it laid the spiritual and structural foundation for what became the Honda Jazz and Honda Fit in other global markets.
Part of the Duncan Imports collection since 2022 and recently released from private collection.
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