UK: Honda adds Accord Sport GT to range
06-13-2007, 01:50 PM
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UK: Honda adds Accord Sport GT to range
Honda adds more variants to their range, but of course not the U.S. TSX. Honda doesn't even add the lip spoiler as an option here, let alone all the other goodies.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/13/u...t-gt-to-range/
Man, I really want that turbo-diesel here, to get around 42.8 mpg in the U.S.
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/06/13/u...t-gt-to-range/
Man, I really want that turbo-diesel here, to get around 42.8 mpg in the U.S.
06-13-2007, 02:23 PM
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This website gives an even better break down of all the goodies the car has.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./co...t-gt-and-se-uk
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./co...t-gt-and-se-uk
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06-13-2007, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by v62kaccord
dont look at the HP, look at the torque... at 250 lb-ft at 2k rpm.... will have accelaration
Diesels have a much narrower powerband (e.g. lower redline, typically 4500 RPM or so) and torque rolls off steeply in the last 3rd of the usable range, and as a result the gearing is always much taller.
Don't get me wrong, this would be very a driveable car, but it's not going to be exceedingly peppy.
06-13-2007, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rb1
Yes, but it's torque at the wheels that counts.
Diesels have a much narrower powerband (e.g. lower redline, typically 4500 RPM or so) and torque rolls off steeply in the last 3rd of the usable range, and as a result the gearing is always much taller.
Don't get me wrong, this would be very a driveable car, but it's not going to be exceedingly peppy.
Diesels have a much narrower powerband (e.g. lower redline, typically 4500 RPM or so) and torque rolls off steeply in the last 3rd of the usable range, and as a result the gearing is always much taller.
Don't get me wrong, this would be very a driveable car, but it's not going to be exceedingly peppy.
The characteristics of this engine go directly against what Honda engines are known for.
I don't think this car would be as fun as the N/A 4 cylinder in a manual.
06-13-2007, 05:50 PM
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Too bad that won't be offered here in the USA. I only got 30-31 mpg with stop and go traffic on the expressway the last 3 days. But, only got 25 mpg with bumper to bumper traffic in the TSX back on Sunday. I would love 42 mpg or more on the highway.
06-13-2007, 09:32 PM
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You will be getting the diesel Accord (either as a Honda or an Acura model) when the next makeover occurs - in 2009, more than likely.
The engine will be an even more environmentally friendly version, to meet California's level requirements.
The engine will be an even more environmentally friendly version, to meet California's level requirements.
06-13-2007, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jesuswalks
This website gives an even better break down of all the goodies the car has.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./co...t-gt-and-se-uk
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./co...t-gt-and-se-uk
06-13-2007, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jesuswalks
This website gives an even better break down of all the goodies the car has.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./co...t-gt-and-se-uk
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./co...t-gt-and-se-uk
06-14-2007, 05:52 AM
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Proper linky - all you had to do was look though!
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./ne...t-gt-and-se-uk
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./ne...t-gt-and-se-uk
06-14-2007, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by PJS
Proper linky - all you had to do was look though!
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./ne...t-gt-and-se-uk
http://www.worldcarfans.com/news./ne...t-gt-and-se-uk
06-14-2007, 07:42 PM
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Link is still broken...
"www.worldcarfans.com/news./country/jcf/newsID/2070613.001/honda/honda-accord-sport-gt-and-se-uk"
06-14-2007, 07:52 PM
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Gasoline is the perfect fuel for cars. No others need apply. But hey, I'm mired in dinosaur thinking, and therefore, I wholeheartedly and sincerely encourage all of you to switch to something else.
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Originally Posted by rb1
Link is still broken...
What a feckin' site! Keep on changing the damn link. Wonder if that's to prevent hotlinking or bandwidth usage to a minimum?
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