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Old 06-10-2017, 11:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
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2018 Honda Accord to get 1.5T as base engine

It seems everyone is dropping the displacement and throwing a snail blower on the exhaust. The 1.5L turbo in the Civic makes 174hp (and 190hp in the CRV) which is plenty for an Accord. Its also mated to a 6 speed manual or CVT trans. Sounds like a nice combo. They're also dropping the 3.5L V6 option in favor of a 2.0L turbo. The automatic flavor will have a 10 speed auto trans that weighs less than the outgoing 6 speed auto.

I await EPA numbers. Hoping for good cda numbers.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2...to-118507.html





Here is a video highlighting some of the engine and transmission technology:


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