Honda Accord Performance Parts

Honda Accord Performance, Parts, and Reviews...is it a large luxury sedan?

The Honda Accord is a series of automobiles(4dr sedan, 2dr coupe, etc..)manufactured by Honda since 1976.  It has been sold in most automotive markets throughout the world as a compact car (1976 – 1993), Mid-size car (1994 – 2007), and now a Full-size car (2008 – present). Honda has offered several different body styles and versions of the Accord, and often vehicles marketed under the Accord nameplate varies in different regions. They chose the name Accord to reflect, "Honda's desire for accord and harmony between people, society and the automobile." Very cool.

First Generation Performance and Specs

The first generation, assembled in Sayama, Japan, was launched in 1976 as a three-door hatchback with 68 hp and a weight of about 2,000 pounds.

Second Generation Performance

In 1982, this generation of the Accord became the first to be built in the US, at Honda's plant in Marysville, Ohio. Since its first year in the American market, it also became the best-selling Japanese nameplate in the US, holding that position for about 15 years.

Engine – 1.8L, 4 cylinders
Transmission – 4 speed automatic and 5 speed manual
Horsepower – 75

Current Accord Models

Oh my, how it has grown. 2008 Honda Accord coupe and sedan were officially unveiled on August 20, 2007. This marked the first time the sedan is in the full-size car category.

Engine – 2.4L, 4 cylinders, LX model producing 177hp
              2.4L, 4 cylinders, EX model producing 190hp
              3.5L, V-6, EX producing 271hp

Transmission – 5 speed manual and automatic versions
                        6 speed manual option with the V-6

EPA rating – 31mpg city/highway combined

Honda Crosstour
A completely new, much anticipated Honda vehicle is coming. It will be called the Accord Crosstour and it will go on sale in the fall of 2009.

Honda Accord Accessories

Something to keep in mind: If installed at the time of vehicle purchase, they’re covered by the Honda 3-year/36,000-mile New-Vehicle Limited Warranty. Here are a few accessories available to you:

• Rear View Camera
• 18" RGR-16D HFP Alloy Wheel Painted Finish
• Interior Illumination
• Spoilers, Wheels, Attachments
• Floor Mats, Cargo Organizers
• Beef up your factory audio or add security

The Honda Accord has one of the best track records of any vehicle ever made. It is by no means considered a cheap sedan. Since its inception, it has been constantly rate as a Top Ten automobile on may of the industries top experts. Here are a couple of final features that make the Accord a winner:

• Parts and repair manuals are easy to find
• Many forums for you to participate in for Accord lovers
• Used Accords are as reliable as it gets
• Troubleshooting is easy, because there is usually never a problemJ
• Reviews are always great
• your average auto insurance rate will be low

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