Honda Accord Type R

Honda Accord Type R

Honda Accord Type R

General specifications
Country of origin Japan
Numbers built N/A
Produced from 1999 - 2000

Engine
Configuration Straight 4
Location Front, transversely mounted
Displacement 2.157 liter / 131.6 cu in
Bore / Stroke 87.0 mm (3.4 in) / 90.7 mm (3.6 in)
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC, VTEC
Fuel feed Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated

Drivetrain
Chassis/body unitary steel
Suspension (fr/r) double wishbones, anti roll bar
Steering rack-and-pinion, power assisted
Brakes ventilated discs front, discs rear, ABS
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Front wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1405 kilo / 3097.5 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4585 mm (180.5 in) / 1750 mm (68.9 in) / 1430 mm (56.3 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2675 mm (105.3 in) / 1509 mm (59.4 in) / 1522 mm (59.9 in)

Performance figures
Power 212 bhp / 158 KW @ 7200 rpm
Torque 215 Nm / 159 ft lbs @ 6700 rpm
BHP/Liter 98 bhp / liter
Power to weight 0.15 bhp / kg
Top Speed 228 km/h / 142 mph
0-60 mph 7.0 s

By installing a 2.2 litre engine, equipped with Honda's much praised VTEC variable valve system and other performance goodies like Recaro seats, 17 inch wheel shot with 215/45 tires and a bodykit Honda turned the not so very exciting Accord in a 'hot sedan'. The Type R option was only available for a short time and on the latest Accord it is no longer available.