The Civic CVCC, launched in the United States in 1974, was the force in etching Honda’s reputation overseas. In the beginning practically all manufacturers considered the U.S. Clean Air Act restrictions* as impossible to meet. In 1972, however, a new Honda Civic equipped with a CVCC engine became the first model in the world to officially qualify under the new standards.

Honda, saw the legislation as a golden opportunity, not only to protect the environment and  fulfill its social commitment but also to join the leaders in the front line of technology. The Company instantly took on the challenge with conviction.

Honda had used the racetrack as a testing ground since 1954, making excellent technological progress in the areas of speed and durability, as well as maximizing safety. The Company also learned much about setting and meeting difficult goals through its racing activities, and soon fully mastered the principles of engine combustion. The legendary CVCC engine was the result of product development conducted through Honda’s racing program.

The CVCC engine won mass appeal not only for its clean emissions but also for its excellent fuel economy, and Honda later even offered its technologies to other companies. Noticing that In further tests, the CVCC received the No. 1 fuel efficiency ranking for four consecutive years. In addition to meeting the strict emission laws, the Civic CVCC delivered superior economy and performance, thus increasing Honda’s reputation for technological excellence, building confidence in the minds of their customers.

To this day, Honda has taken the attitude with a clear mission statement of meeting social demands of car owners and offering technologies  beneficial to the world. These paradigms began with the CVCC engine.

The Civic not only became the ground floor for subsequent Honda compact vehicles but has since prevailed through periods of major change, including oil crises and diversifying values.

Needless to say, many CVCC engines are still running. As they age and need replacing, a rebuilt Honda engine is the most affordable and realistic option. Making your choice of engine replacement companies paramount to your success.

*U.S. Clean Air Act In 1970, the so-called “Muskie Law,” an amendment to the U.S. Clean Air Act, was passed. Under the new law, the carbon monoxide, hydrocarbon and nitrogen oxide levels in emissions of 1975- and 1976-model vehicles had to be at least 90% lower than for 1970 and 1971 models. At the time, these were the most stringent emission standards in the world.