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ebpda9 · 07-30-2002, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted at http://beta.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=26225

The all-new 2003 Accord is set to go on sale in September. Here is a brief overview of what's new.

All 4-cylinder models get the 2.4L i-VTEC motor (K24) which debuted in the 2002 CR-V. It is rated at 160hp @ 5500 rpm and 161 lb-ft @ 4500. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard in all 4-cylinder models, with an all-new 5-speed automatic available.

The 3.0L V6 has been extensively reworked for a 20% increase in horsepower and a 7% increase in torque (240hp@6250 rpm, 212 lb-ft@5000 rpm). For sedan models, the motor is only available with an automatic transmission. In early 2003, a 6-speed manual transmission will finally be offered with the V6, but only in the Coupe model. Some items of note include an all new Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system, a new high-inertia intake manifold design, high-flow/low-restriction exhaust system, 3-rocker VTEC system with roller followers, and a new cylinder head design which integrates part of the exhaust manifold. Even with all this technology and added performance, the new motor achieves better fuel efficiency numbers than before, and it only requires regular unleaded fuel.

ABS brakes are now standard on all models

Side airbags are available on LX 4-cylinder models, and standard on EX and V6 models

Side curtain airbag system available on the EX V6 Sedan

Full 4-wheel double wishbone suspension

Available next-generation Voice Activated Satellite Navigation System

New second-generation Traction Control System (TCS) integrated with Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) for V6 models

Dual zone climate control in EX models

Body is 27% stiffer in torsional rigidity

Chassis is tuned for "a sportier, more European feel"

Wheels/Tires are 195/65R15 on 4-cylinder DX and LX models

EX models get 16" Alloy wheels wearing 205/60R16, LX V6 gets the same size tires, but steel wheels with plastic cover

DX and LX 4-cylinder models get 11.1" disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear

EX and all V6 models get 11.1"/10.2" rotors

and some pictures:

Coupe

Sedan Models

07-30-2002, 10:30 AM

If I ever do like that coupe, it's gonna take me a while......I still don't like the 6th gen coupes unless they're white, dropped, and running 18-19" wheels.

Oops, didn't see the sedan first time....anyhow....sedan looks too much like Saturn.

Glad I didn't hold out for the 7th gens.....I dunno, maybe I'll like them some time later.

b

ebpda9 · 07-30-2002, 10:37 AM

i like them. the sedan looks fine too me from the front to the rear door. after that it's just an avalon. the trunk should be a bit longer and higher and the c pillar should be a bit smaller. them we would have a nice sedan

*ChrisCantSkate* · 07-30-2002, 11:01 AM

its the missing link between honda and acura..... its like a civic/TL

07-30-2002, 12:18 PM

dude it they look good to me.. its about time they put out a 3.0l vtec with stick.

these things should be alot sportier

i love every Honda/Acura

ebpda9 · 07-30-2002, 12:21 PM

ohh and if they decide to add a spoiler to the cars they should look sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

07-31-2002, 07:18 PM

the coupe tails look like something from mercedes which is cool and the black leather interior looks damn nice to me....id take a 6speed V6 coupe!!

*ChrisCantSkate* · 07-31-2002, 09:17 PM

so whos gonna be the first to photoshop it with a body kit lowerd and some nice rims? it actualy is growing on me

94_AcCoRd_EX · 07-31-2002, 09:45 PM

Hmm... those don't look too bad at all. I wouldn't mind a coupe.

Accord Man · 07-31-2002, 10:23 PM

the front looks like its a off a sebring.. but its ok i guess..

the rear of the coupe is pretty.. however the rear of the sedan is ugly as hell..

s

*ChrisCantSkate* · 07-31-2002, 10:54 PM

yeah, the front needs a front end photoshopped onto it

08-01-2002, 02:04 AM

I dont like it.. the sedan is disgusting!!
Ehh the coupe is ok.. definately wouldn't go out and buy one myself
what happened to a nice defined, sleek body?
Everything is all rounded and junk.. cars are gonna look like friggen eggs soon. They don't make them like they used to

08-01-2002, 03:21 AM

hey... looks more like the acura 3.2CL!!! not that I like it or anything....maybe.noooooO!

08-03-2002, 09:09 PM

i'll take a silver v6 manual coupe. the sedans are horrible.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-04-2002, 12:14 AM

anyone know what engine codes are in it. if its got a f or h serise in the 4 cyl models... i may need a 6 spd tranny for the h22

ebpda9 · 08-04-2002, 02:38 AM

nah. they are k24's

*ChrisCantSkate* · 08-04-2002, 11:34 AM

07-30-2002, 10:37 AM	#3
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	i like them. the sedan looks fine too me from the front to the rear door. after that it's just an avalon. the trunk should be a bit longer and higher and the c pillar should be a bit smaller. them we would have a nice sedan __________________

07-30-2002, 11:01 AM	#4
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	its the missing link between honda and acura..... its like a civic/TL __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

07-30-2002, 12:21 PM	#6
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	ohh and if they decide to add a spoiler to the cars they should look sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet __________________

07-31-2002, 09:17 PM	#8
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	so whos gonna be the first to photoshop it with a body kit lowerd and some nice rims? it actualy is growing on me __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

07-31-2002, 09:45 PM	#9
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 43 Posts: 11,142	Hmm... those don't look too bad at all. I wouldn't mind a coupe. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

07-30-2002, 10:30 AM	#2
spoogenet Posts: n/a	If I ever do like that coupe, it's gonna take me a while......I still don't like the 6th gen coupes unless they're white, dropped, and running 18-19" wheels. Oops, didn't see the sedan first time....anyhow....sedan looks too much like Saturn. Glad I didn't hold out for the 7th gens.....I dunno, maybe I'll like them some time later. b

07-30-2002, 12:18 PM	#5
mt.biker Posts: n/a	dude it they look good to me.. its about time they put out a 3.0l vtec with stick. these things should be alot sportier i love every Honda/Acura

07-31-2002, 07:18 PM	#7
OneDopeTeg Posts: n/a	the coupe tails look like something from mercedes which is cool and the black leather interior looks damn nice to me....id take a 6speed V6 coupe!!

07-31-2002, 10:23 PM	#10
Accord Man THE GENERAL Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Earth (usually) Age: 42 Posts: 5,698	the front looks like its a off a sebring.. but its ok i guess.. the rear of the coupe is pretty.. however the rear of the sedan is ugly as hell.. s __________________ HondaStyle.com Babysitter's Club Member #0 Soon to be >Dr Max Immuh<

07-31-2002, 10:54 PM	#11
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	yeah, the front needs a front end photoshopped onto it __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

08-01-2002, 02:04 AM	#12
FeelMyRide Posts: n/a	I dont like it.. the sedan is disgusting!! Ehh the coupe is ok.. definately wouldn't go out and buy one myself what happened to a nice defined, sleek body? Everything is all rounded and junk.. cars are gonna look like friggen eggs soon. They don't make them like they used to

08-01-2002, 03:21 AM	#13
rakugaki Posts: n/a	hey... looks more like the acura 3.2CL!!! not that I like it or anything....maybe.noooooO!

08-03-2002, 09:09 PM	#14
Maxvla Posts: n/a	i'll take a silver v6 manual coupe. the sedans are horrible.

08-04-2002, 12:14 AM	#15
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	anyone know what engine codes are in it. if its got a f or h serise in the 4 cyl models... i may need a 6 spd tranny for the h22 __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

08-04-2002, 02:38 AM	#16
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	nah. they are k24's __________________

08-04-2002, 11:34 AM	#17
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 40 Posts: 9,662	damn __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

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