1985 Honda CRX Base 5MT
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- Photo: 1987 Honda CRX Si, front right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Honda CRX (52254186471) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1986 Honda Civic CRX Coupé 1.5 (52270140801) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Honda CRX 1.6i-16 at Montlhéry by File:Honda CRX - 48323486097.jpg : crash71100 derivative work: Mr.choppers, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Honda CRX Si, rear right (Lime Rock) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1985 Honda CRX Base 5MT is a 76-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $7,034 MSRP and is rated at 30 mpg combined.
It makes 76 horsepower and 84 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 27 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (30 mpg combined).
The CRX measures 144.7 inches long on a 86.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,819 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $7,034 ($21,246 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC inline-4 (carbureted) |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 76 hp |
| Torque | 84 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 12-valve (3 valves/cyl.) |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.9 x 86.6 mm (2.91 x 3.41 in.) |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Injection Type | Single 3-bbl. downdraft carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 27 MPG |
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut w/ torsion bar |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid beam axle, trailing arms, coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Front disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Rear drum |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 144.7 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 50.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 86.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,819 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 52 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1985 Honda CRX Base 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1985 Honda CRX. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1985 HONDA CRX. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.