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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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Replying to: fxguy (Aug 21, 2007 8:42 am) |
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Replying to: stevecar (Aug 21, 2007 9:33 am) See for yourself: 08 Accord Sedan Specs 08 Accord Coupe Specs
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Replying to: tallman1 (Aug 21, 2007 9:38 am) 
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Replying to: texases (Aug 21, 2007 9:42 am) |
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Replying to: texases (Aug 21, 2007 9:42 am) |
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Replying to: bvdj84 (Aug 16, 2007 7:32 am) Well after finally seeing the interior of the non-navigation model vtec.net, I see that the stereo is clustered in the center of the control panel, so one easily will be able to yank that out and install a custom deck. On the navigation models one may be stuck with the standard system. I haven't found anything about an SD card reader. Which is odd because it is offered in the civic. |
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