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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 21, 2007 8:08 am)
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Replying to: stevecebu (Aug 21, 2007 7:28 am) The moonroof has been standard on EX models for years. If you don't want a moonroof, you have to go to a lower trimline. This is nothing new for Honda. I agree with you about the lack of a manual in the V6 though.... that's a first for Honda.
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Replying to: tallman1 (Aug 21, 2007 8:27 am) The current model did not get a manual for the v6 until MY 2006. My guess (completely uneducated) is that Honda will follow the same pattern and introduce a v6 manual in a couple of years.
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Aug 21, 2007 8:14 am) Zero to 60 mph: 5.8–7.4 sec Zero to 100 mph: 14.9–23.1 sec Standing ¼-mile: 14.4–16.0 sec Wow! The V6 Coupe comes in at 5.8secs? Nice!!!!!!!!!!! Even the lesser powered 4 banger is no slouch!! It sort of makes me mad though that like the last gen accord, Homelink is only available on the top of the line EX-L V6. I guess people with 4 bangers must live in apt buildings with no garages!! 
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Replying to: bristol2 (Aug 21, 2007 8:37 am) I guess I never paid that much attention. I've always been an I4 manual guy so the point is moot for me anyway. 
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Replying to: tallman1 (Aug 21, 2007 8:27 am) |
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Replying to: fxguy (Aug 21, 2007 8:42 am) Well, the current one clocked in at 5.9 secs by some tests, so not much of an improvement. I would have expected more, but since the car grew ....
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Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 21, 2007 9:03 am) The current model in some tests get mid 6's in the 0-60 as well. C&D always estimates 0-60 and 1/4 mile times untill they do a comparo. I don't think the Accord will break 6 seconds.
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Replying to: qbrozen (Aug 21, 2007 9:03 am) Unless Honda has deliberately civilized the Accord V6 in lower gears, and excellent traction upon launch is available, it could do 0-60 in ~5.6s with manual and ~6.2s with auto. This is based on a formula I developed a few years ago, which takes into consideration: gear ratio, curb weight, 200 lb driver, 15% drivetrain loss with auto (modified for new SAE standard). There are several other factors that can't be included (traction being one, besides, the shift in weight towards the rear). This discussion always reminds me of Acura CL-S and BMW 330Ci comparison by C&D in 2001 (IIRC). Everybody focused on 0-60 and paid no attention to 5-60 time. To them, the 100 lb lighter (3350 lb) 330Ci had stronger horses. Well, let us re-visit the numbers: CL-S (3450 lb/6MT) 0-60: 5.9s 5-60: 6.2s 330Ci (3350 lb/6MT) 0-60: 5.8s 5-60: 6.5s TO make a comparison between CL-S and the new Accord, the CL-S was rated 260 HP/232 lb-ft but using old SAE standard. With the new, one could expect it to be re-rated ~250 HP/225 lb-ft, and that was to carry 3450 lb. The new Accord seems to be about 50 lb heavier, but has +18 HP and +23 lb-ft at its disposal. As long as traction isn't a big issue, it will be quite a bit faster than the CL-S. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 21, 2007 9:17 am) Mid-6s would be more like a real-world, low-rpm, drive-it-like-your-making-payments launch. While I agree this is realistic, its not comparative to the 5.8 number being batted about. |
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