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The Honda Civic Si is a sport compact / hot hatch version of the Civic built by the Japanese automaker Honda. The Si trim was introduced for the third generation of Honda Civics in both Japan and North America. In Canada the trim became known as the SiR for the sixth and seventh generations, and the Si trim was equivalent to the USDM EX model.[1][2]

For the Japanese and European markets, the Civic Type R was adopted as the high-performance variant of the Civic, starting with the EK9 hatch for Japan in 1996 and then with the EP3 hatch for Europe in 2001. In North America the Type R name has never been used for Civics, and the Si/SiR badge continues to signify the highest performance trim. The Civic Si contrasts with the more track-oriented and spartan Type R, which has less sound deadening and amenities in return for better performance, and has been positioned as more of a full-featured sport trim, featuring luxury options such as a sunroof and a seven speaker audio system.
The 9th generation Civic Si comes in a Coupe and a Sedan. The most notable difference from the previous generation is the engine upgrade. The Civic Si now features a K24Z7, 11.0:1 Compression, 2.4L 201 hp engine (a higher compression version of the one found in the Honda CR-V) capable of producing 170 lb·ft (230 N·m) of torque. The peak torque can be achieved at a much lower rpm as well, 4400 rpm vs the previous 6000 rpm. Due to the increased stroke implemented to increase midrange torque, the redline has been reduced to 7000 rpm, with a fuel cut at 7200 rpm. Retained is the 6 speed manual transmission with a slightly different final drive ratio. An automatic transmission is not available. The wing spoiler found on the previous generation is replaced by a slightly more subtle deck-lid spoiler. The interior of the car gets a slight refresh as well, in the form of a rev limit indicator and a power meter, displayed in the all-new i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display). While the sway bars are noticeably slimmer than the previous generation's (18.0/15.0, down from 28.0/17.0 (F/R in mm)), the chassis is more rigid, the result of an increased amount of high-strength steel. This also results in lighter weight compared to the previous model. It is also notable that the vehicle remains the same size as the outgoing model. Still included is the Helical LSD (Limited Slip Differential) found on the previous model.[11]

Announced at the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas a HFP (Honda Factory Performance) Version of the civic was made available in a limited production of dealer installed performance parts which included:

Lowered Suspension
18" HFP Diamond Cut Alloy Wheels
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 18x215x40
Full body Kit including front, rear and side skirts
HFP Badging
HFP Branded Floor mats

In Canada the production was limited to 400 (200 Black Coupes, 200 White Coupes). In the USA the production was limited to 500 available in all of the colors Honda Offered the Civic Si Coupe in. [12]
Media coverage

In Insurance Bureau of Canada's report on top 10 most stolen vehicles in 2005, 2000 Honda Civic Si 2-door, 1999 Honda Civic Si coupe, 1994 Honda Civic Si 2-door Hatchback, 1995 Honda Civic Si 2-door Hatchback are listed as ranks #1, #2, #5, #8 respectively.[13] However, it should be noted that the sixth and seventh generation Civic Si was badged as a Civic SIR in Canada. The Canadian Si was equivalent to a US market EX.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Civic_Si