The Honda Ballade ( Japanese : ホンダ・バラード , Hepburn : Honda Barādo ) is a subcompact automobile built by Honda of Japan . It began as a four-door higher equipment content version of the Civic in 1980. The Ballade was developed at the same time the Honda Vigor appeared, which was a higher content Honda Accord . In Japan, the Ballade was sold exclusively at Honda Verno dealerships alongside the Vigor , Prelude , CR-X , and Quint . In the UK it was launched at the same time as the very similar Triumph Acclaim with which it shared a Honda-built engine.
23-811: The name of the car was taken from ballade , the French word for a ballad . Because both the four-door Ballade sedan and the five-door hatchback Quintet were both high luxury content vehicles derived from the Honda Civic, the Ballade represented a type of music, and the Quintet represented a musical group. The Ballade competed in Japan with the Toyota Sprinter , and the Nissan Laurel Spirit as
46-522: A Civic-based model in South Africa, where it was used instead of Civic on locally produced versions until 2001. South African Ballades were assembled by the local subsidiary of Daimler-Benz , which wanted to market a smaller and cheaper car in addition to its Mercedes-Benz models. The Ballade name was adopted because it was perceived to have more luxury and upmarket connotations than the Civic name. This
69-658: A D16A6 without the catalytic converter) (Same as D16A8 but without a catalytic converter) (Largely identical to the D16Y5. The main differences are pistons, rods, camshaft, head gasket, intake manifold, and exhaust manifolds which are PDN rather than P2M) Differences to the D16B7 (also in Accords) are unknown 3-stage VTEC The camshaft is the same as D16A6 16-Valve, SOHC VTEC Also available in New Zealand and Pakistan under
92-633: Is called D16A1, 1986–1987. 2nd Gen ZC (rarest) Identified by: Internal coil, large distributor, single butterfly TB mounted on slight angle forward, bolts on top of cam cover, black cam cover, large cam pulleys. +7cc PM7 pistons, 43 cc Pent roof combustion chamber. As a ZC appeared in JDM facelift AV bodied Integra Si did not appear in Civic or CR-X, rarest ZC only produced for less than one year. D-series version D16A1 '88-'89 (sometimes +7cc P29 pistons) 3rd Gen ZC Identified by: Internal coil, large distributor, single butterfly TB. Black cam cover. Cam cover bolts on
115-574: Is similar to the D16A6 ('91–'96) and D16Y4 ('96–2000) engine, but with more aggressive cam timing. The SOHC VTEC ZC is similar to the D16Z6 ('91–'96). The DOHC ZC is similar to the D16A1, D16A3, D16A8, D16A9 and D16Z5 engines. VTEC Non-VTEC Euro Mk1 ('85-'87) 1.6 CRX's are fitted with an engine designated "ZC1" which is a higher spec 125 PS (92 kW) version of the D16A1. These were later replaced by
138-643: Is sold as the Honda civic fifth gen (EG) Engines: D15B3 - 69 kW D16A7 - 86 kW D16A9 - 96 kW B18B3 - 97 kW In 1996 the Ballade and Civic got a facelift with a total of 12 changes. Honda & Colt(Mitsubishi) Division of Mercedes-Benz of South Africa marketing manager Guy Franken says: "With a total 12 derivatives in the range we believe that we have the entire small/intermediate car market covered and offer value in performance, specification, safety and affordability." These changes include: There
161-658: Is used in a variety of compact models, most commonly the Honda Civic , CRX , Logo , Stream , and first-generation Integra . Engine displacement ranges between 1.2 and 1.7 liters. The D Series engine is either SOHC or DOHC , and might include VTEC variable valve lift. Power ranges from 66 PS (49 kW) in the Logo to 130 PS (96 kW) in the Civic Si. D-series production commenced in 1984 and ended in 2005. D-series engine technology culminated with production of
184-678: The Ballade nameplate was never used, the model instead being sold as the Civic Sedan. A second generation Ballade from 1985 shared most of its body panels with the Civic, except for a sportier front end, and formed the basis of the CR-X sports car and the Rover 200 . The top model - the EX-i - featured a 1.5L naturally aspirated 12-valve all-aluminium engine with multi-point fuel injection (using Honda's PGM-FI system) developing 100 bhp (75 kW),
207-684: The Civic competed with the Corolla, and the Sunny. It was launched in September 1980, nine months after the agreement between Honda and British Leyland to produce their own versions of the car and work on future cars together. Although the original Ballade was never sold in Europe, British Leyland produced its own version of the Ballade - the Triumph Acclaim - from 1981 to 1984. In North America
230-788: The Civic sedan, Honda repositioned the Ballade from Honda Verno , first with the Concerto name, then renamed again as the Honda Domani at Honda Clio , and introduced it with the Honda Accord , the Honda Inspire , and the Honda Legend in 1992, with the Civic now headlining at Honda Primo stores. The sport-oriented version of the Civic loosely held by the Ballade evolved into the Honda Integra in 1985, and assumed
253-575: The D15B 3-stage VTEC (D15Z7) which was available in markets outside of the United States. Earlier versions of this engine also used a single port fuel injection system Honda called PGM-CARB, signifying the carburetor was computer controlled. The D14A3 and D14A4 engines are identical, the difference is the addition of a small gasket under the throttle body in the D14A3 which restricts the air intake of
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#1732780492946276-536: The D16A8 or B16A, depending on the specs. 1st Gen ZC Identified by: External coil, small distributor, dual butterfly TB, cam cover bolts on top, brown/gold cam cover. Large cam pulleys. +3cc PG6B pistons, non-pent roof combustion chamber. As a ZC it appeared in JDM AV Integra Si and JDM E-AT Civic/CR-X Si. Commonly produced at the time but now over twenty years old and getting harder to find. D-series version
299-554: The code D16Y6 equal to D16Y4 non VTEC (Basically the same engine as the D16A9, but now with a catalytic converter and lambda sensor) VTEC VTEC VTEC A few D-series variants are labelled ( Japanese : Honda ZC engine ) (usually JDM), but they are not truly a different series. They are similar to the D16Y4, D16A8, D16Z6, D16A1, D16A3, D16A6, D16A9 and D16Z5 engines. There are both SOHC and DOHC ZC engines. The non-VTEC SOHC ZC
322-451: The difference is only one small gasket under the throttle body in D14A7 which restricts the air intake of the engine, this happen in some European countries. They are also almost identical to the D14A3 and D14A4 engines. Differences are only in the compression ratio and some different mounted components. The D14Z1 and D14Z2 engines are identical, the difference is only one small gasket under
345-489: The engine, lowering the power output. This was done in some European countries to suit local insurance categories. The D14A2 and D14A5 engines are identical, the difference is the addition of a small gasket under the throttle body in D14A5 which restricts the air intake of the engine, lowering the power output. This was done in some European countries to suit local insurance categories. The D14A7 and D14A8 engines are identical,
368-627: The main headlights were switched on. Engines included 1.3-liter 12-valve EV , 1.5-liter 12-valve EW , 1.5-liter 12-valve PGMFI EW and ZC (first gen) D-series . Also known as the Honda Civic series EF (internationally), the Civic Coupe and Sedan, or the Ballade series SH3 and SH4 (South Africa). Known on the streets of South Africa as "DOHC" as not to confuse it with the SC9 or SR4 Engines includes: D15B3 D16A7 D16A9 D-series engines South African chassis code SR4, which internationally
391-532: The market position originally held by the Ballade at Honda Verno dealership locations. In South Africa, the nameplate was revived in 2011 for the Honda City sold in other markets. 1300cc Twin carb, 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic E-series engine Known in South Africa as the SC9, or informally as the "popup" as to not confuse it with the SH4. This particular model had motorised eyelids which popped up when
414-481: The same engine was used in the CR-X. Other features of the EX-i included electric windows all-round, electric and heated wing mirrors, metallic paint, vented front disc brakes and hydraulic power-assisted steering. Lower specification models featured the same 1.5L engine but with fueling provided via a carburetor, producing 85 bhp (63 kW). In keeping with the styling trend shared with other Honda Verno products,
437-572: The second generation car adopted partially concealed headlights starting in 1983, shared with the Vigor, Quint Integra, Ballade Sports CR-X, and the Prelude. The Ballade in Japan was replaced in September 1987, with the Honda Concerto 5-door hatchback and sedan as the luxury Civic offering at newly established Honda Clio dealerships in Japan. As the Ballade was essentially a luxury version of
460-763: The sides. Small cam pulleys. Inlet Manifold stamped PM7. +7cc PM7 pistons, 43 cc Pent roof combustion chamber. As a "ZC" this appeared in the JDM EF3 Civic and EF7 CR-X, and also in the JDM Honda Quint Integra GSi (DA1 chassis). This is the most commonly produced ZC, manufactured in Japan from end of '87 through to early '91 D-series version D16A8/9 (Euro Civic Si) (sometimes +7cc P29 pistons) 4th Gen ZC Identified by: Internal coil. OBD1 EFi system (grey plug). No cam angle sensor on exhaust cam, now located in distributor. Rubber plug where cam angle sensor would mount. Black cam cover. No PGM-EFi plate on
483-528: The throttle body in D14Z1 which restricts the air intake of the engine, this happen in some European countries. The D14Z3 and D14Z4 engines are identical, the difference is only one small gasket under the throttle body in D14Z3 which restricts the air intake of the engine, this happen in some European countries. Found at: torquecars.com/honda/d15-tuning VTEC SOHC or non-VTEC Also known as D16Z2. (Basically
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#1732780492946506-567: Was also an AMG (Mercedes Benz) version sold at AMG dealers since AMG Managed the racing team. It had some small modifications that allowed it to produce 129kW in B16A6 format. A Sport trim was also available, it added Sport badges, an aluminum gear knob like the DC2 Type R and subtle suspension tuning. The engines available: D15Z4 D16Y9 B18B4 118 kW B16A6 D-series engines and B-series engines The Ballade name continued to be used for
529-746: Was important because the Ballade was sold through the Mercedes-Benz dealership channel. Since March 2011, the City is sold as the Ballade in South Africa. Ballad Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 215109596 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:54:53 GMT Honda D engine#D15Z4 The Honda D series inline-four cylinder engine
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