What really got my motor running, other than the interior, was revving the 3.0-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC-equipped V6. A
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What really got my motor running, other than the interior, was revving the 3.0-litre, 24-valve, SOHC, VTEC-equipped V6. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
maximum of 240-horsepower is not too shabby, complemented by 212 lb-ft of torque, making it ready to rumble at the drop of the clutch. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is accomplished in 7.0 seconds, which isn't exactly sports car fast but quite good for a luxury-trimmed coupe. One thing's for sure, the V6 Accord Coupe makes for quicker sprints than the base model's 160-horsepower four-cylinder can muster.
While accelerating to and cruising at highway speeds, or even at upper-range engine revs, the coupe was mighty quiet. I wish I could have heard the grunt of the V6 a little more, but it was subdued due to the Accord's engineers doing their job well. That's good, right? Yes, for those who want the bang of a V6 without hearing it, and no, for those people like me who want to hear it and make my presence felt.
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The exterior and interior styling remains relatively unaltered since the Coupe's major facelift in 2003. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
But I guess that's where modifications come in, and we know how popular Hondas are to modify.
Improvements for the 2005 model year include new side-curtain and front-side airbags, making the Accord Coupe an even safer bet than last year's car. Also, there is a new wheel design for the 17-inch alloy rims, onto which are mounted P215/50R17 all-season radials, standard with the V6 / six-speed combination. In addition, illuminated steering wheel controls help brighten the cabin and a new coin pocket design stores loose change more efficiently, I assume. The exterior and interior styling remains relatively unaltered since the Coupe's major facelift in 2003.