Honda Accord Euro, Technical Product Book

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The Honda Accord Euro
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ENGINE
 2.4 litre i-VTEC petrol engine
 Engine line-up fully compliant with new Euro V emissions legislation due for introduction in
Europe in September 2009
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6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions
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5-speed automatic features Gear Logic Control and steering wheel-mounted paddles for
sequential shift mode
Extensive development of the 2.4-litre petrol engine has brought significant improvements in power
delivery and fuel consumption.
The development programme has focused in particular on environmental impact and the 2.4 is one of the
cleanest on the market. Indeed the Accord Euro is one of the first cars to offer an engine compliant with
the new Euro V emissions legislation, well in advance of their expected introduction in Europe in
September 2009 for new type approvals.
2.4-litre i-VTEC petrol engine
The Accord Euro is once again offered with an advanced 2.4-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, offering
outstanding performance, fuel economy that places it firmly at the forefront of its class, and compliance
with the requirements of Euro 5 emissions legislation. The choice of transmission is either a 6-speed
manual or a 5-speed automatic.
The 2.4-litre engine is more powerful, delivering 148kW of power at 7,000 rpm and peak torque of
234Nm at 4,500 rpm - up from 140kW and 223 Nm. Its effortless performance is all the more remarkable
given that fuel economy is improved - now 8.9 l/100km for both the Sedan Manual and Automatic (an
improvement from 9.1 for the Manual and 9.4 for the Automatic).
Behind the performance boost are a compression ratio increased from 10.5 to 11.0:1, larger diameter
valves, revised valve timing, and reduced exhaust system pressures.
The engine features a drive-by-wire (electronic) throttle, ensuring very smooth and responsive adjustments
directly proportional to driver input. Integration with the software of the automatic transmission (where
fitted) and cruise control enhances the precision of those systems for driver enjoyment. The engine can be