2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 With 6-Speed Manual Transmission
08/21/2007 - TORRANCE, Calif. - Set to go on sale in mid-September, the all-new 2008 Honda Accord moves the world of mainstream transportation in a refined, dynamic and sophisticated direction with an expanded range of innovative technologies designed for more power, greater efficiency and enhanced safety across the entire lineup of sedans and coupes.
Completely redesigned for 2008 with increased dimensions for a more spacious interior, the sedan styling theme expresses a powerful presence with sharp and strong character lines. The coupe is further individualized with an aggressive stance and unique proportions that create a muscular, sporty demeanor.
"The all-new 2008 Honda Accord has become more advanced and refined with a new level of engineering sophistication," said John Mendel, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "As the Honda brand's flagship automobile, the Accord is designed to exceed expectations with premium technology, a more spacious interior and increased power, while retaining the fun-to-drive character and innovative feel that has always distinguished the Accord."
An available 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine produces 268-horsepower - the most ever for any Accord - while introducing a new generation of fuel-saving Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology and achieving a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (PZEV1) rating. The VCM system operates in six-cylinder mode for power and 4- and 3-cylinder modes for efficiency, resulting in an EPA city/highway fuel economy rating of 19/292 miles per gallon (Accord Sedan V-6).
Also new for the 2008 Honda Accord, an Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure enhances frontal collision compatibility with vehicles of different sizes and bumper heights. Additional safety equipment standard to all Accord models includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®), also known as Electronic Stability Control; side-curtain airbags; dual-chamber front side airbags with passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS), active front seat head restraints, anti-lock brakes and more.
The 2008 Honda Accord is available in sedan and coupe body styles with 2.4-liter 4-cylinder and 3.5-liter V-6 engine choices. Available transmissions include a 5-speed manual (standard with all 4-cylinder engines), a 5-speed automatic (standard on sedan V-6 models, available with all 4-cylinder engines and V-6-powered Accord Coupes,) and a 6-speed manual transmission (exclusive to the Accord Coupe EX-L V-6 6MT).
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Sedan
Sedan trim levels range from the well-equipped Honda Accord Sedan LX and plus-featured LX-P (177-horsepower 4-cylinder engine), to the nicely-equipped Accord Sedan EX (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine), to the premium and upscale Honda Accord Sedan EX-L (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine). Coupe trim levels range from the well-equipped Honda Accord Coupe LX-S (190 horsepower 4-cylinder engine), to the nicely-equipped Honda Accord Coupe EX (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine) to the premium and upscale Honda Accord Coupe EX-L (190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine or 268-horsepower V-6 engine).
Interior
Premium quality with a simple, modern and spacious design describes the philosophy behind the Accord's interior. The larger Honda Accord Sedan total interior volume of 120.0 cubic feet (+3.3 cubic feet compared to 2007) moves the EPA classification from the midsize sedan class to the large sedan class. The additional space is intended to provide "equal" seating comfort for front and rear passengers. Rear legroom of 37.2 inches (+0.4 inches) approaches the impressive second row legroom of the Honda Pilot SUV (37.4 inches). The wider interior (+1.5 inches) allows the front seats to be positioned farther apart to allow for a wide center console more commonly associated with the finest luxury vehicles.
The Honda Accord interior is designed for a dynamic, intuitive and upscale presence, starting with an easy-to-read information display on every vehicle. A zone styling approach separates operation-related instruments (top) and information-related instruments (lower). At night, the controls are further separated by color to distinguish between climate controls (aqua green) and audio controls (white). Classically-styled gauges for the speedometer and tachometer are perfectly round (instead of being truncated at the bottom). Steering wheel audio controls are standard on every Accord. Careful attention was paid to the symmetry of the exterior and interior of the vehicle - including sight lines related to the dashboard height and the visual presence of the hood to the driver.
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Sedan interior
Redesigned front bucket seats are larger, and feature substantial lateral support to complement the Accord's sporting side. The fold-down lockable rear seatback increases cargo-carrying versatility; the sedan includes a lockable pass-through.
Three impressive audio systems are available - all with MP3/Windows Media® Audio (WMA) playback capability and an auxiliary input jack. The standard system features 160 watts, a single-disc CD player and six speakers. A Radio Data System (RDS) displays information broadcast by participating radio stations that often includes call letters, station type and programming information.
The Honda Accord Sedan EX and Coupe LX-S add a 6-disc in-dash changer. The premium audio system, which comes standard on Accord EX Coupe and Sedan EX-L models, has a six-disc CD changer, 270 watts total amplification and seven speakers including an 8-inch subwoofer. XM® Satellite Radio is standard equipment on all Accord EX-L models.
The latest-generation of the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with voice activation (available on EX-L) uses an 8-inch screen and an interface dial for user input. Features include the Zagat Survey™ guide for restaurants, nightlife, hotels and attractions. Navigation-equipped models also include Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Exterior
Intended to convey a prestigious presence, the Accord Sedan embraces a traditional three-box shape that emphasizes both a dynamic and athletic feel with the sophistication of a timeless sedan form. Dimensionally, the Accord Sedan's overall length of 194.1 inches (4-cylinder models, V-6 models add 0.2 inches for front spoiler lip) is 3.0 inches longer than the 2007 model. The width of 72.7 inches is 1.1 inches wider, and the height of 58.1 inches is 0.9 inches taller. Even though the size is larger in every dimension, the vehicle's torsional rigidity has increased by 20 percent as a result of advanced body construction that uses 48 percent high-tensile steel - the most high-tensile steel by volume of any Accord to date. A significant benefit to the advanced body construction is that total vehicle weight increased only by approximately 5 percent despite the larger size, greater rigidity and added features.
The Accord Coupe styling radically breaks from the sedan with a uniquely aggressive image. Its long hood, sleek roofline and muscular lines suggest power and a heightened agility compared to the sedan. Dimensionally, the Accord Coupe's overall length of 190.9 inches is 3.2 inches longer than 2007 model, its width of 72.8 inches is 1.2 inches wider, and its height of 56.4 inches is 0.6 (LX-S) to 0.7 (EX, EX-L) inches higher. Compared to the 2008 Accord Sedan, the Accord Coupe is 3.2 inches shorter in length, 1.7 inches shorter in height and 0.1-inch wider.
Chassis
A performance-inspired double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension are designed to provide world-class chassis dynamics. The Accord Sedan wheelbase of 110.2 inches is 2.3 inches longer than the 2007 model, while the 62.2-inch front/rear track is 1.1 and 1.0 inches wider, respectively. The Accord Coupe wheelbase of 107.9 inches is 2.8 inches longer than the 2007 model (track is identical to sedan). Ultimately, the suspension design with wider tire sizes, standard ABS and standard Vehicle Stability Assist is intended to enhance driver confidence and handling performance.
The 2008 Accord Sedan also comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers, or16- or 17-inch aluminum wheels depending on model. (The Accord Coupe has 17-inch aluminum wheels standard, with 18-inch aluminum wheels available on the Coupe V-6). The 17-inch wheels are the first for a four-cylinder Accord and the Coupe's available 18-inch wheels are the largest ever for a Honda car.
Powertrain
All 2008 Accord engines deliver increased horsepower across the board, along with high fuel efficiency and low emissions. In total, these power plants represent the most powerful and advanced technologies of any Accord in history, and are also projected to deliver excellent real-world fuel economy performance.
2008 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Sedan engine
All engines only require regular unleaded fuel. Powertrain highlights include:
2.4-liter, DOHC, i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine (Sedan LX, LX-P)
* 177 horsepower at 6500 rpm, 161 lb-ft. of torque at 4300 rpm
* 5-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission
* Estimated EPA fuel economy of 21/31 mpg City/Highway2 (Sedan, Automatic)
* PZEV1 or ULEV-2 emissions
Accord Sedan EX, EX-L; Coupe LX-S, EX, EX-L includes :
* High-flow exhaust system with variable-valve silencer
* 190 horsepower at 7000 rpm, 162 lb-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm
3.5-liter, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine (Sedan EX V-6, EX-L V-6; Coupe EX-L V-6: 5AT)
* 268 horsepower at 6200 rpm, 248 lb-ft. of torque at 5000 rpm
* 5-speed automatic transmission
* V CM for improved fuel efficiency
* Estimated EPA mileage of 19/29 mpg City/Highway2 (Sedan)
* PZEV1 or ULEV-2 emissions
3.5-liter, SOHC, VTEC V-6 engine (Coupe EX-L V-6: 6MT)
* 268 horsepower at 6200 rpm, 248 lb-ft. of torque at 5000 rpm
* 6-speed manual transmission
* VTEC provides two intake cam profiles for increased low- and mid-range torque
* Estimated EPA mileage of 17/25 mpg City/Highway2
* ULEV-2 emissions
Safety
Through a comprehensive and evolving approach to vehicle safety, Honda seeks to provide a high level of occupant and pedestrian protection in all of its cars and trucks, regardless of size or price, as well as increased compatibility with other vehicles as part of the Safety for Everyone initiative introduced in 2003. Consistent with the Safety for Everyone initiative, every 2008 Accord integrates sophisticated safety technology that includes the ACE body structure; side curtain airbags; driver's and front passenger's dual-chamber side airbags with a passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS); and dual-stage, dual-threshold driver's and front passenger's airbags (SRS).
Additionally, the Accord has active front seat head restraints that are designed to help reduce the severity of neck injury in the event of a rear collision. Standard active safety features include VSA, a four-wheel disc anti-lock brake system (ABS) with brake assist and electronic brake distribution (EBD), front seatbelts with an automatic tensioning system and load limiters, and a pedestrian safety design in the front of the vehicle. Passenger-side seatbelt reminders and daytime running lights are also standard equipment.
History
The Honda Accord was first Japanese-nameplate car assembled in the United States and calendar year 2007 represents the 25th anniversary of its manufacture here. The first Japanese-built Accord was introduced as a 1976 model, and by 1982 it was being manufactured both in Japan and in a brand-new automobile assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio. The success of the Accord set a path for Honda, and conclusively proved that assembling cars in America was a viable proposition. Seven more Accord generations followed, leading to the eighth-generation 2008 Accord.
1 - PZEV models are automatic transmission only, as certified by California Air Resources Board (CARB), are available in California and some Northeastern states.
2 - Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
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• Performance upgrade to 368 kW / 500 bhp und 600 Nm
• 22-inch wheels and electronically lowered suspension
True to the motto of "everything or nothing", the car styling specialist from Leingarten,Germany, customizes the Q7 to create an impressive car. In addition to the muscular wide body kit, which makes this Audi look even more powerful, JE DESIGN is also offering a performance enhancement, new rims and an electronically lowered suspension.
Brute supercharger power!
2.3 tons of unladen weight are not that easy to gloss over. With that much weight, every scrap of power and every Newton meter of torque counts. The basic specifications of the 4.2-litre Audi Q7 do indeed make quite an impressive read. After all, 257 kW / 350 bhp, 440 Nm at 3500 rpm, a top speed of 151 mph and 7.4 seconds for the sprint from 0 - 62 mph are not exactly chicken feed. But JE DESIGN turns the Q7 into real high-flyer, with no less than 500 supercharged horses (368 kW) rearing and bucking under the hood. 600 Nm of torque, available at 3,850 rpm, propel this heavyweight from a standstill to 62 mph in just 5.6 seconds. And it does not stop till it reaches an impressive 169 mph. The supercharger conversion includes a water-cooled intercooler, an exhaust system from the manifold, special forged pistons and modified engine management. JE DESIGN also takes care to ensure that the Q7 still complies with the emissions regulations. The conversion also includes TÜV certification.
Muscular styling kit
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Which rim?
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The Mazda CX-7 was developed out of the acclaimed MX-Crossport design study shown at the Detroit Motor Show in 2005, which inherited design cues from Mazda’s sports models like the RX-8 and Mazda6 MPS, and combined them with SUV attributes. As a result, Mazda CX-7 has a truly sporty character that is immediately obvious the moment you see it.
Its front end design is inspired by a styling heritage that has matured over more than 10 years and began with the concept-car RX-01 in 1995. It communicates a clear Mazda family identity with a large lower air intake, a small upper grille, deep press lines articulating sides of the bonnet and powerful front fenders. Mazda CX-7’s silhouette is dominated by an A-pillar angled at 66° and a front windscreen that is more raked than many sports cars. This delivers a sweeping roofline that rises smoothly to the B-pillar, where it then breaks slightly downward into the D-pillar and rear spoiler.
Below this is a kick-up belt line and large, prominent fenders over 18-inch alloy wheels with 235/60 R18 tyres, that give Mazda CX-7 an aggressive road stance. The vehicle’s short rear end has classic sports car design elements like two large tailpipes, overlapping round tail lamps and a rear end roof spoiler. A new front bumper was also created for the European version, which allows excellent aerodynamic attributes. Specific exterior design elements introduced for the European version include the new front bumper, plus front and rear fog lamps, headlight washer and rear mud flap.
These design features are realised with a further improvement in exterior fit and finish. Solid build quality is evident in minimal gaps: approximately 1.2 mm between the front lamps/front bumper and rear lamps/rear bumper for instance, while the gap between the front doors and fender panels is approximately 3.5 mm. Insightful detailing, like a side sill flange covered with a side sill garnish, along with front windshield wiper nozzles neatly integrated into the front cowl, improve Mazda CX-7’s overall look of solid build quality.
Aerodynamic Designing
Mazda CX-7’s exterior design not only looks sporty and strong, it also delivers excellent aerodynamic performance that contributes to straight-line stability and low wind noise. To achieve these goals, the shape of the side corner of the front bumper, the rear side corner, the cross-section of the A-pillar, the door mirrors and the roof’s rear-end lip were designed to lower aerodynamic drag and to control air swirl along the sides and at the back of the vehicle.
A special front bumper is introduced for
Crossover Design Philosophy
Through the development concept “Sports Crossover SUV”, under the leadership of Chief Designer Iwao Koizumi, his team began by consolidating the definition and image of a sports car. Koizumi had young designers get together and think about all the design themes that make a person feel, “This is a sports car”. It is interesting to note that the images produced by them clearly drew a lot of influence from
Notes Koizumi, “I believe that through our research we managed to come up with a universal definition of a sports car that would be loved by drivers around the world and I also believe this is deeply connected to the successful design of the Mazda CX-7. We combined dynamic movement and a bold presence in one passionate statement and we created a new concept “Sports Crossover SUV”.
Interior Design
On the inside, Mazda CX-7 features sporty appeal combined with SUV roominess and high levels of craftsmanship and quality. A unique feature of the interior is a smooth continuous flowing line in its low-gloss, two-tone trim that extends from the front to the rear of the cabin. This mirrors the kick-up belt line of the exterior and breaks from the common convention to separate the cabin trim from the luggage space trim, by extending the ‘fl ow’ all the way back, giving the whole passenger cell a sporty atmosphere.
Another sporty touch is Mazda CX-7’s double-roof instrument panel with a full-width hood over the entire dashboard, shading an information display, and an additional hood over the driver’s instrument cluster. The design of this three-dial cluster continues the sporty theme with the left and right instruments in half oval shapes wrapped around the circular speedometer (scaled to 240 km/h) placed in middle and angled towards the driver. The distinctive ‘red-on-black’ dials are easy to read in all lighting conditions. CX-7’s large centre stack panel extends down so that it almost touches the top of the high floor console with gear shift lever, creating a wrap-around feel to the driving position, similar to a sports car.
