2008 Honda Accord Overview Part 3

All 2008 Accord engines deliver increased horsepower across the board, along with high fuel efficiency and low emissions. The sedan is available with either a 177-horsepower engine (up 11 horsepower) or a 190 horsepower 4-cylinder engine (up 24 horsepower) with a choice of 5-speed manual transmission (standard) or 5-speed automatic transmission (available), or a 268-horsepower V-6 with a 5-speed automatic transmission. The Accord Coupe is offered with a 190-horsepower 4-cylinder engine (up 24 horsepower) or a 268-horsepower V-6 engine (up 24 horsepower) with a choice of 5-speed manual (4-cylinder) 6-speed manual (V-6) or 5-speed automatic transmission (all engines). In total, these powerplants represent the most powerful and advanced technologies of any Accord in history, and are also projected to deliver excellent real-world fuel economy performance.

Key engine features include:
The 2.4-liter Accord Sedan LX and LX-P four-cylinder engine produces 177 hp and features a DOHC i-VTEC valvetrain system. It produces 11 more horsepower than the 2007 Accord's 2.4-liter engine, due primarily to a higher compression ratio and related engine tuning.
A 190-horsepower 2.4-liter engine is standard in the Accord Sedan EX, EX-L and Accord Coupe LX-S, EX and EX-L.
All sedan 4-cylinder engines with automatic transmissions have EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21/31 mpg City/Highway mpg (calculated using 2008 EPA method).
The new 3.5-liter V-6 engine (with automatic transmission) uses Honda's exclusive i-VTEC valvetrain system that incorporates Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) to enable engine operation in 6, 4 and 3-cylinder modes to improve fuel economy.
Active engine mounts on the i-VTEC V-6 engine work with the VCM system for smooth engine operation.
The V-6 engine with automatic transmission has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19/29 mpg City/Highway (Sedan, calculated using 2008 method).
The Accord Coupe V-6 manual transmission engine (3.5-liter VTEC) is a unique variant of the Accord V-6 that uses a specially tuned VTEC valvetrain (without VCM) to enhance low- and mid-rpm torque and contribute to its sport-oriented character.
All engines feature exhaust manifolds built into the cylinder heads, allowing for closer proximity of the catalytic converters and helping both engines achieve PZEV emissions standards with automatic transmission.

2.4-liter i-VTEC in-line 4-cylinder engine (Sedan LX, LX-P)
2.4-liter, DOHC, i-VTEC® inline four
177 horsepower at 6500 rpm
161 lb-ft. of torque at 4300 rpm
i-VTEC (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) + VTC
Estimated EPA mileage of 21/31 mpg City/Highway1 (Sedan AT)
ULEV-2/PZEV
Regular unleaded
5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

2.4-liter in-line 4-cylinder engine (Sedan EX, EX-L; Coupe LX-S, EX, EX-L)
2.4-liter, DOHC, i-VTEC inline four
190 horsepower at 7000 rpm
162 lb-ft. of torque at 4400 rpm
i-VTEC® (Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control) + VTC
High-flow exhaust system with variable-valve silencer
ULEV-2/PZEV
Estimated EPA mileage of 21/31 mpg City/Highway1 (Sedan AT)
Regular unleaded
5-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

3.5-liter i-VTEC V6 engine (Sedan EX V-6; Coupe EX V-6, standard 5AT)
3.5-liter, SOHC, i-VTEC V6 engine
268 horsepower at 6200 rpm
248 lb-ft. of torque at 5000 rpm
i-VTEC provides Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) for fuel efficiency
ULEV-2/PZEV
Estimated EPA mileage of 19/29 mpg City/Highway1 (Sedan), 19/28 mpg City/Highway101 (Coupe)
Regular unleaded
5-speed automatic

3.5-liter VTEC V6 engine (Coupe EX V-6, standard 6MT)
3.5-liter, SOHC, VTEC V6 engine
268 horsepower at 6200 rpm
248 lb-ft. of torque at 5000 rpm
VTEC provides two intake cam profiles for improved low- and mid-range torque
ULEV-2
Estimated EPA mileage of 17/25 mpg City/Highway1
Regular unleaded
6-speed manual