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Honda Accord: A history - Ideal Engines

In 1976 the Honda car company released its first version from the Honda Accord.The first generation was launched like a three door hatch back model and ran from 1976 through 1981. The vehicle itself was slightly bigger than the Honda civic and was geared towards people who wanted a mid sized vehicle with good fuel economy.It was the first Japanese smaller vehicle equipped with features like a tachometer, intermittent wipers, an am/fm radio and cloth seats as standard equipment.

In 1982 Honda released the second generation Accord. This generation ran from 1982-1985 and had a far more modernized interior and exterior in comparison with earlier models. Mechanically this version was very similar to earlier versions. The newest revisions included using shag carpet, new velour cabin trim along with chrome accents. For its time that it was known as probably the most reliable engines on the planet.

The 3rd generation of the Accord arrived 1986 and ran till 1989. This generation saw a revamp of the exterior design taking key traits in the Honda Prelude like flip up headlamps, along with a stylised rear tail light cluster design. This generation was the first to incorporate a double wishbone suspension in both the front and rear of the vehicle offering four wheel independent suspension which greatly improved stability and handling while driving.

Your fourth generation of the Accord was brought into the fall into line in 1990 and ran until 1993. This generation was larger than previous offerings and incorporated interior and exterior design changes to make the automobile feel and look sleeker than previous offerings.

The fifth generation of the Accord was launched in 1994 and ran until 1997. The group of revisions for this model change included more rounded bumpers, modified front fascia and new signal lights in front and rear to give the vehicle a softer look and feel.

The sixth generation of the Accord was released in 1997 and ran till 2002. The Accord was available these days in both standard models and new performance versions as well offering new engines, alloy wheels as well as an assortment of other additions to add flash and style to an otherwise subdued vehicle. Coming equipped as standard with ABS brakes, alarm systems, engine immobilizers and air conditioning.

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The seventh generation from the Accord was released in 2003 and ran until 2007. The automobile is made slightly larger than its previous offering and also included a stronger power plant to move the extra weight. The 4 door sedan was directed at individuals who wanted comfort space and also performance making it hugely successful.

The eight and final generation of the Accord was launched in 2008 and it is still in production now. With smooth sporty lines and dependable fuel efficient engines coupled with comfort and end styling queues these vehicles are hard to beat. Honda appears to prove again and again so good looks together with dependable performance is a winning combination.

Engines available by generation:

First generation:

   1.6L-EL1
   1.8L-EK1

Second generation:

   1.6L-EL1
   1.6L-EZ
   1.8L-EK1
   1.8L-ES2
   1.8L-ES3

Third generation:

   6L-A16A
   8L-A18A
   8L-B18A
   0L-A20A/A20A2
   0L-A20A3/A20A4
   0L-B20A
   0L-B20A2
   0L-B20A8

Fourth generation:

   2.0L-F20A
   2.2L-F22A

Fifth generation:

   1.8L-F18B
   2.0L-F20B
   2.2L-F22A3
   2.2L-F22B
   2.2L-F22B1
   2.2L-F22B2
   2.2L-H22A
   2.7L-C27A4

Sixth generation:

   2.0L-F20B5
   2.3L-F23A1
   2.3L-F23A4
   2.3L-F23A5
   3.0L-J30A1

Seventh generation:

   2.0L-K20A
   3.0L-J30A4