Stage 1 starter
Honda Civic Si in Underground 2
The Civic is the North American starter with the quickest published 0-60 in stage 1.
Unlock and published figures
The NFS Fandom article for the Honda Civic Si (EM1) says the unlock is: Available from the beginning (NTSC release). I use that sentence as the obtain line. The car article does not print an in-game price, so I leave that cell empty. Stock numbers on the same article: 0-60 in 7.24 seconds, top speed 127.0 mph, 158.7 bhp, 111.4 lb-ft. The upgraded row reads 3.11 seconds, 216.0 mph and 454.3 bhp. Drivetrain FWD. The article ties the model to a 2000 1.6 L I4 (B16A2) 2-door coupe. Region on the roster: North America only. Stage label: 1.
How I use this article
For the Honda Civic Si (EM1) the model article supplies the numerical specification; the roster supplies availability. Both belong to NFS Fandom and count as one publisher source. The job I will defend is Starter / acceleration. A different car's article does not get to overwrite that.
I treat it as the acceleration starter, not as a drift base. The Corolla article claims the handling edge among starters, and the 240SX article claims the higher starter top speed. Those three jobs stay separate.
Choosing the Civic in a regional career
The Civic Si matters most when choosing a North American starter. A European copy has a different starter selection, so an absent Civic is a release difference rather than a missing upgrade. Its front-wheel-drive layout also separates the decision from choosing the rear-wheel-drive Corolla or 240SX. The stock acceleration figure above describes the wiki entry, not a guaranteed elapsed time after buying parts. The Civic is useful for the player who values an early acceleration comparison and wants to keep a familiar front-wheel-drive car. For a drift-focused career, compare the Corolla page before spending upgrade money. The roster confirms availability; the exact power and acceleration figures come from the Civic article, which is a single publisher source.
Evidence for the figures
| Claim group | Reference | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Stock / upgraded performance | NFS Fandom model article | 1 source |
| Regional availability and unlock | NFS Fandom roster / model article | 1 publisher source |
| In-game price | No value in references checked | Blank |
Video
Public roster video. Playback starts after a click.
FAQ
When do I unlock the Civic?
The roster says it is available from the beginning on the NTSC release.
Is the Civic in every region?
The roster marks it North America only.
What is the in-game price?
No price is printed on the sources checked on 3 Nov 2026.
Sources
- NFS Fandom: Honda Civic Si (EM1) — checked 2026-11-03
- NFS Fandom: Underground 2 car list — checked 2026-11-03
- Wikipedia: Need for Speed Underground 2 — checked 2026-11-03
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