Powertrain

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 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 V-6 engine (Sedan EX V-6; Coupe EX V-6, standard 5AT)

• 3.5-liter, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 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 V-6 engine (Coupe EX V-6, standard 6MT)

• 3.5-liter, SOHC, VTEC V-6 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