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A total of four engines are available in the 2008 Accord family - a pair of inline four-cylinder engines and two V-6
engine choices. The base engine is a 2.4-liter i-VTEC inline four-cylinder powerplant in the LX Sedan and LX-P
Sedan. With 177 horsepower, this engine delivers an increase of 7% in horsepower compared to its predecessor,
while operating on regular unleaded fuel (as before). The highly-efficient power plant meets Partial Zero Emissions
Vehicle (PZEV) (AT only) or ULEV-2 emissions standards* and delivers EPA-estimated City/Highway fuel economy
of 21/311 mpg (Sedan AT). In total, the new Accord's base engine is more powerful, cleaner and more fuel-efficient2
than the engine it replaces.
In the Accord LX-S Coupe and all EX and EX-L models, an even more powerful inline four-cylinder engine is
standard. With a high-flow muffler and reprogrammed Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the 2.4-liter inline fourcylinder generates 190 horsepower at 7000 rpm and 162 lb-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm. Though it's by far the most
powerful four-cylinder engine ever offered in a North American Accord, this powerplant is designed to run on regular
unleaded fuel, and also meets PZEV (AT only) or ULEV-2 emissions standards.* With a 5-speed automatic
transmission, it also delivers EPA-estimated City/Highway fuel economy of 21/31(1) mpg (Sedan AT) using the new
2008 EPA methodology. That makes it just as fuel efficient as the less-powerful four-cylinder engine found in the LX
and LX-P Sedan.
Both four-cylinder engines are certified as PZEV in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New York,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. Fuel economy ratings and horsepower are unchanged, but these engines
comply with tougher PZEV requirements, in part, by virtue of a special i-VTEC system that leaves one exhaust valve
closed in each cylinder at low rpm, and the use of new fuel injector and dual probe spark plugs that improve
combustion, in addition to the near-zero evaporative emissions equipment.
* In states that adhere to California Air Resource Board (CARB) emissions standards. All engines meet Federal Tier2/Bin 5 emissions standards. 1Estimates reflect 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.
Four-Cylinder Engine Competitive Comparison
2008 Honda
2007 Toyota
2007 Nissan
Accord EX Sedan Camry SE Sedan Altima 2.5 S
Engine
DOHC i-VTEC
inline 4-cylinder
DOHC VVT-i
inline 4-cylinder
DOHC CVTCS
inline 4-cylinder
Displacement
2354cc (2.4-liter)
2362cc (2.4-liter)
2488cc (2.5-liter)
Horsepower** @ rpm
190 @ 7000
158 @ 6000
175 @ 5600
162 @ 4400
161 @ 4000
180 @ 3900
Transmission
5AT
5AT
CVT AT
Fuel grade
21/302
23/312
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(1) Estimates reflect 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.
(2) Estimated fuel economy for 2007 model using 2008 method.
Source: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorSelectYear.jsp
Accord Sedan and Coupe V-6 models equipped with 5-speed automatic transmissions are powered by a 3.5-liter iVTEC V-6 that is the most powerful engine ever offered in a Honda vehicle. It features a new generation of Honda's
advanced Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) variable displacement technology with a special SOHC i-VTEC
valvetrain that allows it to operate in three different modes. Depending on driving conditions, the engine operates on
three, four or all six cylinders to help boost fuel economy or power as needed.
With a 16% increase in displacement compared to the previous 3.0-liter Accord V-6, this new powerplant delivers
268 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 248 lb-ft. of torque at 5000 rpm, operating on regular unleaded fuel. That is a 10%
increase in horsepower and a substantial 18% boost in torque as compared to the previous V-6.
V-6 Engine Competitive Comparison
2008 Honda Accord 2007 Toyota Camry 2007 Nissan Altima
EX V-6 Sedan
LE V-6 Sedan
3.5 SE V-6 Sedan
Engine
SOHC i-VTEC
V-6 with VCM
DOHC VVT-i
V-6
DOHC CVTCS
V-6
Displacement
3471cc (3.5-liter)
3456cc (3.5-liter)
3490cc (3.5-liter)
Horsepower** @ rpm
268 @ 6200
268 @ 6200
270 @ 6000
248 @ 5000
248 @ 4700
258 @ 4400
Transmission
5AT
6AT
CVT AT
Fuel grade
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
Regular Unleaded
19/28
20/26
(1) Estimates reflect 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.
(2) Estimated fuel economy for 2007 model using 2008 method.
Source: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/calculatorSelectYear.jsp
The Accord V-6 meets PZEV (AT only) or ULEV-2 emissions standards.* Though it is larger and more powerful than
any engine ever offered in Accord, the V-6 returns EPA-estimated 19/291 City/Highway fuel economy, using the
2008 EPA methodology. That makes it more fuel efficient than the smaller, less powerful engine it replaces when
2007 and 2008 models are tested using the identical 2008 EPA fuel economy evaluation parameters.
* In states that adhere to California Air Resource Board (CARB) emissions standards. All engines meet federal Tier
2/Bin 5 emissions standards.
The Accord EX-L V-6 Coupe with 6-speed transmission has a unique variant of the Accord V-6 that uses VTEC
valve gear without VCM to achieve enhanced low- and midrange performance. This engine has the same peak
horsepower and torque as the i-VTEC VCM engine, and meets ULEV-2 emissions standards. It is paired with a
close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission for maximum performance and driving control.
Engine Availability
LX/LX-S Sedan
EX V-6,
EX-L V-6 Sedan;
EX V-6. EX-L V-6
Coupe
EX-L V-6
6-Speed
Coupe
Engine
SOHC
VTEC
V-6
Displacement
2354cc (2.4-liter)
2354cc (2.4-liter)
3471cc (3.5-liter)
3471cc (3.5liter)
Compression ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
10.5:1
10.5:1
Horsepower** @ rpm
177 @ 6500
190 @ 7000
268 @ 6200
268 @ 6200
161 @ 4300
162 @ 4400
248 @ 5000
248 @ 5000
Transmission
5 MT/5AT
5 MT/5AT
5AT
6MT
19/29 (Sedan)
19/28 (Coupe)
17/25
22/32 (Sedan)
20/31 (Coupe)
18/27
Fuel type
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Regular unleaded
Regular
unleaded
Emissions certification
(CARB/EPA)
ULEV-2/PZEV
ULEV-2/PZEV
ULEV-2/PZEV
ULEV-2
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for optimized power production and fuel efficiency. In addition, PZEV variants also idle one of the two exhaust valves
in each cylinder at low rpm for enhanced emissions performance. Accord V-6 engines (with the automatic
transmission) use a Single Overhead Camshaft (SOHC) design that features i-VTEC with Variable Cylinder
Management (VCM) to maximize fuel economy.
Overview
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A 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine that develops 177 horsepower and 161 lb-ft. of torque powers the LX
and LX-P Accord Sedans. This clean-running engine meets PZEV (AT only) emissions standards in select states, or
Federal Tier 2, Bin 5 standards in all states. It delivers EPA-estimated 21/311 mpg City/Highway fuel economy
(Sedan AT).
Engine Block and Crankshaft
Accord's 2.4-liter engine has a die-cast aluminum block with a single main-bearing cradle design that creates a rigid
assembly to help minimize noise and vibration. Centrifugal spin cast iron cylinder liners provide long lasting
durability. Each journal on the forged-steel crankshaft is micropolished to reduce internal friction.
Cylinder Head and Valvetrain
The Accord four-cylinder engine has a lightweight cylinder head that is made of pressure-cast aluminum alloy. A
silent-chain drives dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. The cam drive is maintenance free throughout
the life of the engine.
i-VTEC Valve Control System
The Accord's 2.4-liter, DOHC, 16-valve i-VTEC engine uses an advanced valve-control system to combine high
power output with high fuel efficiency and low emissions. The Accord system combines Variable Timing Control
(VTC), which continuously adjusts the intake camshaft phase, with Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control
(VTEC), which changes valve lift, timing and duration of the intake valves.
At low rpm, the VTEC intake valve timing and lift are optimized for rapid swirl-pattern cylinder filling. As engine rpm
builds past 5000 rpm, the VTEC system transitions to a high-lift, long-duration intake cam profile for superior highrpm engine power.The "intelligent" portion of the system is its ability to continuously vary the timing of the intake cam
relative to that of the exhaust camshaft. This helps boost power and also provides a smoother idle (allowing idle
speed to be reduced). The intake cam timing is varied based on input from sensors that monitor rpm, timing, throttle
opening, cam position and exhaust air-fuel ratio. The result is increased fuel economy and lower NOx emissions.
PZEV Version
A PZEV version of the 177- and 190-horsepower four-cylinder engines is sold in California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. The principal differences between the PZEV
Accord and the ULEV-2 version sold in all states are single exhaust valve operation at low rpm, special dual-probe
spark plugs and remapped Powertrain Control Module (PCM) programming, in addition to the near-zero evaporative
emissions equipment. The horsepower, torque and EPA-estimated fuel economy of the PZEV and ULEV-2 engines
are identical.
Single Exhaust Valve Operation
The Accord's 2.4-liter DOHC i-VTEC PZEV-compliant engine has two modes of exhaust valve operation. Below 2500
rpm, only one exhaust valve operates, creating a strong rotational flow in the exhaust gases that creates a "thermal
reactor" effect to reduce hydrocarbon emissions. Above 2500 rpm where exhaust flow increases, a hydraulically
actuated pin locks the rockers for both exhaust valves together so they operate in unison, following a single cam
profile.
190 Horsepower 2.4-liter Inline 4-Cylinder Engine (EX, EX-L Sedan; All Coupes)
Overview
The 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine that powers the EX, EX-L Sedan and LX-S, EX and EX-L Coupe is closely
related to the engine in the LX Sedan and LX-P Sedan. The 190-horsepower inline four-cylinder meets ULEV-2 in all
states, and PZEV (AT only) emissions standards in select states. Like the 177-horsepower engine, the 190horsepower engine's PZEV variant has single exhaust valve operation at low rpm, dual-probe electrode spark plugs
and special PCM mapping.
The key feature that allows this engine to make an additional 13 horsepower and 1 lb-ft. of torque compared to the
177-horsepower four-cylinder engine is a special exhaust system with larger diameter tubing and a variable-valve
silencer design that nets a 31% increase in flow relative to the previous generation Accord four-cylinder system.
Despite its performance advantage, this engine delivers the same EPA-estimated 21/311 City/Highway fuel economy
(Sedan AT) as its less powerful counterpart. Inside the interior of 190-horsepower Accord models, an Active Noise
Control system (ANC) helps reduce certain undesirable sound frequencies for greater passenger comfort. (Please
see the Interior tab for more information.)
268 Horsepower 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 (EX V-6, EX-L V-6 Sedan; EX-L V-6 Coupe)
Overview
The 3.5-liter SOHC i-VTEC V-6 engine available in the Accord Sedan and Coupe is the largest and most powerful
engine ever offered in a Honda passenger car. It builds on technologies that have been developed and refined on
previous Honda powerplants. With its 60-degree V-angle, the Accord's V-6 engine is inherently very smooth and has
compact overall dimensions that allow efficient packaging within the vehicle. The V-6 with automatic transmission
incorporates a new-generation of i-VTEC technology that boosts fuel efficiency using Variable Cylinder Management
(VCM).
Engine Block and Crankshaft
The Accord's available V-6 has a die-cast lightweight aluminum alloy block with cast-in-place iron cylinder liners.
Made with a centrifugal spin casting process, the thin-wall liners are high in strength and low in porosity. The block
incorporates a deep-skirt design with four bolts per bearing cap for rigid crankshaft support and minimized noise and
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vibration. Both the block and caps are heat treated for greater strength.
Cylinder Heads/Valvetrain
Like other Honda V-6 powerplants, the Accord V-6 cylinder heads are a single-overhead-camshaft design, with the
cams driven by the crankshaft via an automatically tensioned toothed belt. Made of low-pressure cast, low-porosity
aluminum, each cylinder head incorporates an integrated exhaust manifold to reduce parts count, improve flow and
optimize the location of the close-coupled catalyst on each cylinder bank.
i-VTEC with 3-stage Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)
The Accord's available SOHC V-6 with automatic transmission includes i-VTEC with VCM. With the boost in fuel
efficiency attributable to VCM, the larger and more powerful Accord V-6 with automatic transmission actually gets
better fuel economy than its smaller, less powerful predecessor when tested with the same methodology. Using the
EPA's new 2008 methodology, the Accord V-6 Sedan returns EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19/29 City/Highway.
That is an increase over the previous Accord V-6 (18/26 City/Highway) of 1 mpg City/3 mpg Highway, when both
vehicles are compared with the same 2008 methodology.
VCM Operation
To help improve the fuel efficiency of the V-6 engine available with the 5-speed automatic transmission, a new
generation of Honda's VCM is used. This is the first application of VCM on a non-hybrid Accord model. Unlike
previous VCM systems that switched between three- and six-cylinder operation, the Accord's system can operate on
three, four or all six cylinders.
During startup, acceleration or when climbing hills - any time high power output is required - the engine operates on
all six cylinders. During moderate speed cruising and at low engine loads, the system operates just one bank of
three cylinders. For moderate acceleration, higher-speed cruising and mild hills, the engine operates on four
cylinders.
With three operating modes, the VCM system can finely tailor the working displacement of the engine to match the
driving requirements from moment to moment. Since the system automatically closes both the intake and exhaust
valves of the cylinders that are not used, pumping losses associated with intake and exhaust are eliminated and fuel
economy gets a further boost. The VCM system combines maximum performance and maximum fuel economy - two
characteristics that don't typically coexist in conventional engines.
VCM deactivates specific cylinders by using the VTEC (Variable Valve-Timing and Lift Electronic Control) system to
close the intake and exhaust valves while simultaneously the Powertrain Control Module cuts fuel to those cylinders.
When operating on three cylinders, the rear cylinder bank is shut down. When running on four cylinders, the left and
center cylinders of the front bank operate, and the right and center cylinders of the rear bank operate.
The spark plugs continue to fire in inactive cylinders to minimize plug temperature loss and prevent fouling induced
from incomplete combustion during cylinder re-activation.
The VCM system monitors throttle position, vehicle speed, engine speed,
automatic-transmission gear selection and other factors to determine the correct cylinder activation scheme for the
operating conditions. In addition, the system determines whether engine oil pressure is suitable for VCM switching
and whether catalytic-converter temperature will remain in the proper range. To smooth the transition between
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activating or deactivating cylinders, the system adjusts ignition timing, drive-by-wire throttle position and turns the
torque converter lock-up on and off. As a result, the transition between three-, four-, and six-cylinder operation is
unnoticeable to the driver.
Active Control Engine Mount (ACM) and Active Noise Control (ANC)
The ACM system is used to minimize the effects of engine vibration as the VCM system switches cylinders on and
off. Sensors alert the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to direct ACM actuators positioned at the front and rear of the
engine to move to cancel engine vibration. Inside the interior of the Accord, the ANC system works in cooperation
with the ACM system to further reduce any sound relating to the function of the VCM system. (Please see the Interior
tab for more information.)
V-6 High-Flow Exhaust System
The Accord V-6 has a completely new exhaust system to accommodate its larger displacement and increased power
output. Tubing diameter has been increased and new dual silencers are used. In total, the changes provide a 38%
increase in exhaust flow compared to the previous V-6 system.
3.5-liter VTEC V-6 (Manual Transmission EX-L V-6 6MT Coupe)
Overview
The Accord V-6 Coupe with 6-speed manual transmission uses a unique version of the 3.5-liter V-6. In place of the iVTEC cylinder heads that incorporate Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) technology for enhanced fuel economy,
the performance-oriented 6-speed V-6 Coupe has VTEC cylinder heads that operate all six cylinders under all
driving conditions. The engine switches between two different intake valve profiles based on the operating conditions
to deliver superior low- and mid-range power, while achieving the same peak 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft. torque
figures found in the automatic transmission version with VCM. The engine also features a variable intake manifold
(constructed of lightweight magnesium) to improve low- to mid-range torque.
VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control)
VTEC operates the engine's 12 intake valves in two distinct modes. At low engine speeds, the intake valves follow
low lift and relatively short duration cam profiles. At high engine speeds the valves switch to high-lift, long-duration
mode to deliver the best volumetric efficiency. The V-6 with 6-speed manual transmission has a VTEC changeover
point that occurs at approximately 5000 rpm.
Intake and Exhaust Tuning
The intake and exhaust systems on the Accord Coupe V-6 with six-speed manual transmission feature exclusive
intake and exhaust tuning for sporty sounding performance. The intake is designed to resonate a unique
performance sound at mid and high rpms, while the exhaust is designed to convey a low, powerful note at low to mid
rpm.
Transmissions
5-Speed Manual Transmission
A lightweight, compact 5-speed manual transmission is available with either the 177- or 190-horsepower Accord
four-cylinder engine. Housed in a rigid die-cast aluminum case, the transmission uses multi-cone synchronizers on
first through fourth gears that contribute to a smooth, fluid shift feel. A single plate clutch with a diaphragm-type
spring provides smooth, progressive engagement combined with low pedal effort.
Close-Ratio 6-Speed Manual Transmission
While most Accord V-6 models have a 5-speed automatic transmission, the EX-L V-6 Coupe is also available with a
close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. This short-throw unit is designed to take advantage of the high power and
torque of the new Accord V-6 engine and give enthusiast drivers maximum control.
Substantially lighter than the automatic transmission, the 6-speed manual features a high-pressure die-cast
aluminum-alloy transmission housing to save weight. High-strength steel gears are used, and the shafts are hollow,
netting a further reduction in weight.
Closely spaced ratios help provide stronger acceleration by keeping engine revs up closer to the engine's
horsepower peak. A reverse lockout feature prevents the transmission from accidentally being shifted into reverse
while the car is moving forward.
The Accord's manual transmission is matched with a compact clutch unit that is self-adjusting for consistent pedal
stroke and load throughout its service life. A dual-mass flywheel cuts down the transfer of engine vibration into the
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cabin and provides increased comfort during shifting and helps to reduce noise.
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