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Specifications (4-CYL): Specifications Honda Accord VIII

Torque Specifications

Note. Refer to the appropriate Service Information for the precautions and complete procedures. Refer to the appropriate Service Information for the bolts/nuts not indicated here. *1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. *2: Follow the Service Information closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

Design Specifications

ItemMeasurementQualificationSpecification
DIMENSIONS (4-door)Overall length4,930 mm (194.1 in)
Overall width1,847 mm (72.7 in)
Overall height1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Wheelbase2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Track16 inch wheelsFront1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Rear1,580 mm (62.2 in)
17 inch wheelsFront1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Rear1,590 mm (62.6 in)
Seating capacityFive (5)
DIMENSIONS (2-door)Overall length4,849 mm (190.9 in)
Overall width1,848 mm (72.7 in)
Overall height1,432 mm (56.3 in)
Wheelbase2,740 mm (107.9 in)
TrackFront1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Rear1,580 mm (62.2 in)
Seating capacityFive (5)
WEIGHT (4-door)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) USA modelsLX, LX-P, SE, LX PZEV, LX-P PZEV, SE PZEV1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)
EX, EX-L, EX PZEV, EX-L PZEV2,010 kg (4,431 lbs)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Canada modelsLX, LX-P, SE1,970 kg (4,343 lbs)
EX, EX-L2,030 kg (4,475 lbs)
WEIGHT (2-door)Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) USA modelsLX, LX-S, LX PZEV1,950 kg (4,299 lbs)
EX, EX-L, EX PZEV, EX-L PZEV2,000 kg (4,409 lbs)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Canada modelsLX1,970 kg (4,343 lbs)
EX, EX-L2,020 kg (4,453 lbs)
ENGINETypeWater-cooled, 4-stroke DOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine
Cylinder arrangementInline 4-cylinder, transverse
Bore and stroke87.0 x 99.0 mm (3.425 x 3.898 in)
Displacement2,354 cm 3 (143.7 cu in)
Compression ratio10.5
Valve trainChain drive, DOHC i-VTEC 4 valves per cylinder
Lubrication systemForced, wet sump, with trochoid pump
Fuel requiredRegular UNLEADED gasoline with 87 Pump Octane Number or higher
STARTERTypeGear reduction
Nominal output1.6 kW
Nominal voltage12V
Hour rating30 seconds
Direction of rotationClockwise as viewed from drive end
CLUTCHTypeSingle plate dry, diaphragm spring
MANUAL TRANSMISSIONTypeSynchronized, five-speed forward, one reverse
Primary reductionDirect 1:1
Gear ratio1st3.267
2nd1.778
3rd1.154
4th0.870
5th0.647
Reverse3.583
Final reductionTypeSingle helical gear
Gear ratio4.389
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONTypeElectronically-controlled automatic, five-speed forward, one reverse, three-element torque converter with lock-up clutch
Primary reductionDirect 1:1
Gear ratio ('08-09 models)1st2.651
2ndK24Z21.516
K24Z31.613
3rdK24Z21.037
K24Z31.081
4thK24Z20.738
K24Z30.772
5th0.566
Reverse2.000
Gear ratio ('10-12 models)1st2.651
2nd1.516
3rd1.037
4th0.738
5th ('10 model)0.566
5th ('11-12 models)0.537
Reverse2.000
Final reductionTypeSingle helical gear
Gear ratio4.437
STEERINGTypeHydraulic power-assisted rack and pinion
Overall ratio13.1
Turns, lock-to-lock2.56
Steering wheel diameter370 mm (14.57 in)
SUSPENSIONTypeFrontIndependent double wishbone with stabilizer, coil spring
RearIndependent multilink with stabilizer, coil spring
Shock absorberFrontTelescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
RearTelescopic, hydraulic, nitrogen gas-filled
TIRESSize (4-door)Front and rear (LX, LX-P, SE, LX PZEV, LX-P PZEV, SE PZEV)P215/60R16 94H
Front and rear (EX, EX-L, EX PZEV, EX-L PZEV)P225/50R17 93V
SpareT135/80D16 101M
Size (2-door)Front and rearP225/50R17 93V
SpareT135/80D16101M
WHEEL ALIGNMENTCamberFront0°00'
Rear1°00'
CasterFront (4-door)3°48'
Front (2-door)3°47'
Total toe-inFront0 mm (0 in)
Rear2 mm (0.08 in)
Front wheel turning angleInward39°00'
Outward (reference)31°50'
BRAKESType of service brakeFrontPower-assisted self-adjusting ventilated disc
RearPower-assisted self-adjusting solid disc
Type of parking brakeMechanical actuating, rear wheels
Pad friction surface area (swept area)Front (NISSIN without pad return spring)50.6 cm 2 (7.84 sq in) x 2
Front (NISSIN with pad return spring: 4-door)46.2 cm 2 (7.16 sq in) x 2
Front (NISSIN with pad return spring: 2-door)45.3 cm 2 (7.02 sq in) x 2
Front: (AKEBONO)45.7 cm 2 (7.08 sq in) x 2
Rear27.3 cm 2 (4.23 sq in) x 2
AIR CONDITIONINGCompressorTypeSwash plate/DENSO
Capacity154.4 mL (9.42 cu in)/rev
Maximum speed8,400 RPM
Lubricant capacity70 mL (2 3/8 fl.oz)
Lubricant typeDENSO ND-OIL 8
CondenserTypeCorrugated fin
EvaporatorTypeCorrugated fin
BlowerTypeStabilized swirling flow
Motor type216W/12V
Speed controlInfinitely variable
Maximum capacity505 m 3 (17,834 cu ft)/h
Temperature controlAir-mix type
Compressor clutchTypeDry, single plate, poly V-belt drive
Electrical power Consumption at 68°F(20°C)35 W maximum at 12 V
RefrigerantTypeHFC-134a (R-134a)
Capacity400-450g (14.1-15.9 oz)
ELECTRICAL RATINGSBattery'08-11 USA 4-door models except PZEV12 V-45 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR), 12 V-47 Ah/20 HR (12 V-36 Ah/5 HR), 12 V-47 Ah/20 HR (12 V-38 Ah/5 HR)
'12 USA 4-door models except PZEV, USA 2-door models except PZEV, '08 Canada models12 V-47 Ah/20 HR (12 V-38 Ah/5 HR)
USA models PZEV, '09-12 Canada models12 V-65 Ah/20 HR (12 V-52 Ah/5 HR)
FuseUnder-hood fuse/relay box100 A, 60 A, 50 A, 40 A, 30 A, 20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Driver's under-dash fuse/relay box20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box20 A, 15 A, 10 A, 7.5 A
Light bulbsHeadlight high beam12V-60 W
Headlight low beam (4-door)12V-51 W
Headlight low beam (2-door)12V-55 W
Front turn signal/parking lights (4-door)12V-21/5 W
Front turn signal/parking lights (2-door)12V-24/2.2 CP
Front side marker lights (4-door)12V-3 CP
Front side marker lights (2-door)12V-5 W
Rear turn signal lights12V-21 W
Brake lights/taillights12V-21/5 W
High mount brake light12V-21 W
Back-up lights (4-door)12V-21 W
Back-up lights (2-door)12V-16 W
License plate lights12V-5 W
Ceiling light12V-8 W
Trunk light12V-5 W
Individual map light12V-8 W
Ambient lightLED
Vanity mirror lights12 V-1.1 W
Glove box light ('08-09 models)12V-2 CP
Door courtesy light12V-2 CP
Gauge lightsLED
Indicator lightsLED

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: 4-door Model

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: 2-door Model