Honda Accord Euro, Technical Product Book

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The Honda Accord Euro
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the maximum damping rate. Deflection of the plate stack is carefully calibrated and controlled by spring
pressure behind the plate stack. The simplicity of the new system also means that no electronics or
movable valves are required.
A key contributor to the Accord Euro’s chassis dynamics is the body/platform rigidity. As a result of
careful analysis of the body structure, the rear suspension vertical rigidity is increased by 20 per cent, while
front suspension horizontal rigidity is increased by 35 per cent, compared to the previous model. Similarly,
torsional body rigidity is up by 20 per cent.
Enhanced braking
Greater stability when slowing from high speeds and a more rigid feel characterise the new Accord Euro’s
braking system. Excellent stopping power is delivered by larger brake callipers and discs. Brakes are
320mm diameter in the front, ventilated and feature dual-piston calipers. In the rear they are 300mm solid
discs with a drum for the handbrake. Low expansion brake hoses are used.
The system includes Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), anti-lock braking (ABS) and Emergency
Brake Assist (EBA), the latter helping drivers apply full braking pressure in an accident avoidance situation.
EPS on all models
An advanced, speed sensitive Electric Power Steering system is now used across the Accord range. The
axial system features a high output, low inertia brushless motor with greatly enhanced rigidity which
provides excellent steering feel at higher speeds for a sense of stability and confidence. In particular, the
on-centre feel is very precise and linear, with no discernible 'dead spot'. A quicker steering ratio has also
been adopted in keeping with the Accord Euro’s more agile chassis characteristics.
Vehicle Stability Assist
All Accord Euros have Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) system which is designed to assist the
driver in maintaining control during cornering, acceleration and sudden manoeuvres by applying braking
to the right or left hand wheels as necessary and managing the engine torque systems.