2013 Audi R8 4.2

Specifications for 2013 Audi R8 4.2

Audi R8 2013

price :     $134,000 (CAD)
   
Engine toggle
  Type       :     V8 4.2 litres
  Power     :     450 hp @ 8,250 rpm (336 kW)
  Torque    :     317 lb·ft @ 4,000 - 6,000 rpm (430 N·m)
  Induction :     Atmospheric
  Power to weight ratio :     N/A
  Bore       :     84 mm
  Stroke     :     92 mm
  Fuel type :     Premium
  CO2 emissions :     7,170 kg/year
  Ohter engines   :     none
  Transmission     :     7-speed automatic
  Drivetrain          :     AWD
  
Vehicle type / Category toggle
  Vehicle type :     Coupe
  Category     :     GT / Sport Performance
  Assembly    :     Neckarsulm, Allemagne
   Generation :     1
  What's new :     N/A
   
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy toggle
  City          :     19.1 l/100km
  Highway   :     11.3 l/100km
  Autonomy :     471 km

Tires / Suspension / Brakes / Safety toggle
  Steering            :     rack and pinion with assist
  Traction control :     yes
  Stability control :     yes
  Seat belts          :     2
  Airbags             :     6
  Front suspension  :     independent, double wishbones
  Rear suspension   :     independent, double wishbones
  Front brakes        :     disc (ABS)
  Rear brakes         :     disc (ABS)
  Front tires            :     P235/35ZR19
  Rear tires             :     P295/30ZR19

Dimensions / Weight toggle
  Length        :     4,431 mm (174″)
  Width          :     2,029 mm (80″)
  Height         :     1,252 mm (49″)
  Wheelbase  :     2,650 mm (104″)
  Front track  :     1,638 mm (64″)
  Rear track   :     1,595 mm (63″)
  Weight         :     1,635 kg (3,605 lbs)
  Weight distribution front-rear :     44% - 56%

Capacities toggle
  Fuel tank   :     90 l (24 gal)
  Trunk        :     100 l (4 ft3)
  Towing      :     N/A
  Box length :     N/A

Performance toggle
  0-100 km/h        :     4.6 s
  80-120 km/h      :     3.2 s
  Top speed          :     300 km/h
  Braking distance :     36.1 m

Warranty toggle
  Base warranty         :     4 years / 80,000 km
  Powetrain warranty :     4 years / 80,000 km
  Insurability rating     :     N/A

Audi TT 2.0T Prem Plus Coupe quattro S tronic

Audi TT 2.0T Prem Plus Coupe quattro S tronic

Specs & Features:

Audi TT 2.0T

2012 Audi TT 2.0T Prem Plus Coupe quattro S tronic is equipped with a standard 2.0-liter, I4, 211-horsepower, turbo engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.


Pricing Information
MSRP: $38,300
Invoice: $35,620

2012 Audi TT 2.0T
Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 2.0L I4
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 4
Horsepower @RPM: 211@4300
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: 22/31
Combined Fuel Economy: 26
EPA Class: Sub-Compact
Number of Valves: 16
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): Yes
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 9.6:1
Displacement: 1984/121
Bore X Stroke: 3.25×3.65
Cruising Range: 377 miles
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: 3.44
Power to Weight Ratio: 15.3
Final Drive Ratio: Yes
Valves Configuration: Dual Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead Cam
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A

2012 Audi TT 2.0T
 Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Radio Anti-Theft
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm, Anti-Lift Sensor and Engine Immobilizer
Valet Lockout
Programmable Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch With Automatic Locking

2012 Audi TT 2.0T
Braking & Traction
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System
Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) All-Speed Traction Control
Quattro(R) Permanent All-Wheel Drive
Front Locking Differential
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Front Power 312-mm X 25-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 286-mm X 13-mm Disc Brakes
Hydraulic Brake Assistance
Hill Start Control
Center and Rear Limited Slip Differential
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes

Electrical
Front Cigarette Lighter With Ashtray
1 Front Power Outlet, 1 Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
Audio and Navigation Pre-Wiring
80-Amp/Hour Battery
Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle

2012 Audi TT 2.0T
 Engines & Emissions
Oil Cooler
Turbocharged 2.0-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 211@4300, Torque Of 258@1600, Cast Iron Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
Roadside Assistance Warranty For 48-Months
Turbocharger With Intercooler
ULEV II Emissions
Extended Service Interval For Distributorless Ignition
Free Scheduled Maintenance For 12 Months or 5000 Miles

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Radio Data System
Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
In-Glass Radio Antenna
Concert AM/FM Radio With 140-Watts and 9 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 3 Months Of Service)
Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices


Exterior Lighting
LED Daytime Running Lights
Adaptive Low Beam and High Beam Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Leveling
Front Foglights
Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Dusk Sensor

Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Rear Air Dam
Front Air Dam
Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
Body Color Retractable Rear Spoiler

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control With Sun Sensor

Instrumentation
Tire Pressure Monitor
Audible Warnings Include Seatbelts Unfastened
Digital Clock
Trip Computer
Tachometer
Voice Activated Controls For Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
Compass
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Wireless Enabled Devices and Transmission
Oil Gauge
Cruise Control

Interior Lighting
Trunk Light
Map Lights

Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
Leather Steering Wheel
Front Floor Mats

Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside Vehicle
Remote Trunk Release
Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock and Trunk
Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob 3-Function HomeLink(R) Universal Garage Door Opener Located On Overhead Console

Safety
Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Side Guard Door Beams
Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
L A T C H
Crash Sensor Unlocks Doors and Disconnects Battery
Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
Automatic Locking Retractors
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
Audi Backguard(R) Front Active Head Restraints
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
Crumple Zones
Trunk Anti-Trap Device

Seats
Alcantara(R) Leather Seats
Rear 50/50 Split Folding Bench Seat
Front Dual Reclining Sport Bucket Seats With Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
Front Dual Power Lumbar Support Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 10 Ways Total

Steering
Telescopic Steering Column
Servotronic(R) Power Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
Tilt Steering Column

Storage
Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
Cargo Net
Front Open Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
Lockable and Illuminated Glovebox
Front Dual Door Mounted Storage
Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
Front Dual Underseat Storage
2 Front; 2 Cupholders Total
Cargo Area Cover

Suspension
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Springs, Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Springs, Gas Charged Shock Absorbers and Sport Ride Type
Front Stabilizer Bar

Transmission
Dual Final Drive Ratio 4.77; 3.44
S Tronic(R) Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission
Adaptive Automatic Transmission
6-Speed Electronically Controlled Adaptive Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Steering Column Mounted Shifter

Wheels & Tires
Tire Mobility System Inflatable Spare Tire Kit
Compact Spare Tire
SBRP245/40R18 93Y Summer Performance Tires
Alloy Wheels, 18-In. X 9-In.

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Signaling Exterior Rearview Mirrors
Front Dual Sunvisors
Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
Heated Washer System
Rear Window Defroster
Rain Sensing Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Power Windows
Tinted Glass

Audi coupés and SUVs

Audi coupés and SUVs

TT - R8 - Q series - :

Audi TT:

Audi TT

• Coupé
• Roadster (Convertible)

Audi R8:

Audi R8

• Coupé
• Spyder (Convertible)

Audi R8 2013 4.2







Audi Q3:

Audi Q3

Audi Q5:

Audi Q5

Audi Q7: 

Audi Q7

Audi Cars List 2012

Audi A1 Supermini:

Audi A1 Supermini

• 3-door Hatchback
• Sportback (5-door Hatchback)

Audi A2 Concept:

Audi A2 concept e-tron

Audi A3:

Audi A3 Compact Executive car

Audi A4:

• Saloon (Sedan)
• Avant (Estate/Wagon)
• Allroad (Crossover Estate/Wagon

Audi A5:

Audi A5 Cabriolet 2012

Audi A5 Coupe 2012

• Coupé
• Sportback (5-door Hatchback)
• Cabriolet (Convertible)

Audi A6:

Audi A6 sedan

• Saloon (Sedan)
• Avant (Estate/Wagon)
• Allroad (Crossover Estate/Wagon)

Audi A7:

Audi A7 ABT-Sportback

Sportback (5-door Hatchback)

Audi A8:

Saloon (Sedan)

2012 Mitsubishi Galant

2012 Mitsubishi Galant

 Mitsubishi Galant 2012 interior

The five-passenger Mitsubishi Galant combines a sleek exterior and tasteful cabin with premium amenities and advanced safety technologies, presenting itself as a viable mid-size sedan in today's competitive market.
The front-wheel drive Galant is offered in two trim levels: ES and SE. Both are powered by a 160-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, paired to a four-speed automatic transmission with Sportronic manual shift mode. The value-conscious ES trim is equipped with 16-inch wheels, auto-off headlamps, air conditioning, cruise control, CD player and an auxiliary audio input jack; SE trims are further outfitted with a power sunroof, 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated front seats, automatic climate control, satellite radio, 6CD changer, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and a navigation system with rear backup camera. Standard safety features include stability and traction control systems, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and a tire pressure monitor, along with dual front, front side-impact and overhead curtain airbags.
The Mitsubishi Galant carries over unchanged for 2012.

Mitsubishi Galant 2012

MSRP: $21,899 - $24,299 approx.

Mitsubishi Galant car

The Mitsubishi Galant car

Mitsubishi Galant car 2012

 – A handsome mid-size Japanese luxury sports sedan with seating for five – returns for the 2012 model year as one of the most impressive value propositions in the segment.

Though it may be low priced, the entry-level ES model features a comprehensive list of standard features. A splendid-sounding 6 speaker, 140-watt AM/FM/CD sound system with MP3 playback capability and auxiliary input; air conditioning; automatic headlamp shut off; cruise control; keyless entry system; engine immobilizer; power windows, mirrors and door locks; and an integrated key and key fob with trunk release and panic are all included.

At just $24,299, the Galant SE includes an impressive degree of standard luxury features including a DVD-based touch-screen navigation system with rear view backup camera; a power glass sunroof; Bluetooth® hands-free phone system; 18-inch alloy wheels; heated front seats; 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat; and a 650-watt (max) Rockford-Fosgate® Acoustic Design audio system with auxiliary audio input jack and a 3-month pre-paid subscription to SIRIUS® satellite radio as well as numerous other convenient upscale touches.

The top-flight Galant SE with Leather Package (MSRP $25,299) adds sumptuous leather seating surfaces as well as a sporty rear lip spoiler to this stylish 4-door built with pride at Mitsubishi’s factory in Normal, Illinois.

Thanks to its 16-valve 2.4-liter SOHC 4-cylinder engine featuring Mitsubishi Innovative Valve Timing Electronic Control System (MIVEC), along with a 4-speed Sportronic automatic transmission that allows the driver the option to manually make gear changes, the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant caris a fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient 4-door sedan that delivers an impressive highway fuel economy rating of 30 mpg. This engine produces a full 160 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 157 lb.-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm.

Passengers in the 2012 Galant can enjoy a very smooth and tranquil ride inside the whisper-quiet cabin thanks to its well-engineered platform that keeps sound intrusion to a minimum. In addition, the thoughtfully designed independent suspension system – a MacPherson strut/coil spring up front and a tightly packaged low-mount multi-link design in the rear- soaks up road irregularities with ease along with providing responsive and composed handling.

All Galant models come equipped with an advanced dual-stage front air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with front passenger occupant sensors and dual action inflators; front seat-mounted side impact air bags; side front and rear curtain air bags; an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD); Active Stability Control (ASC) with Traction Control Logic (TCL) and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The midsize Galant luxury sports sedan is scheduled to go out of production following the 2012 model year.

Key Specifications:

 Wheelbase: 108.3 in.
 Length: 191.1 in.
 Height: 57.4 in. (ES) / 57.7 in. (SE)
 Width: 72.4 in.
 Engine: 160 bhp 2.4-liter MIVEC 4-cylinder engine
 Transmission: 4-speed Sportronic ® automatic transmission
 Dynamics: Active Stability Control (ASC), Traction Control Logic (TCL), and Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

Major Standard Features:

 - 16-in. steel wheels with full covers
 - 140-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with MP3 CD playback capability and six speakers
 - Air conditioning
 - Anti-lock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
 - Traction Control (TCL)
 - Active Stability Control (ASC)
 - Color-keyed exterior door handles
 - Cruise control
 - Chrome beltline molding
 - Dual-stage front air bag SRS with front passenger occupant sensors, side curtain air bags, and front seat-mounted side-impact air bags
 - Engine immobilizer
 - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
 - Front door pockets
 - Height-adjustable driver’s seat
 - Height-adjustable steering wheel
 - Keyless entry
 - Power trunk release
 - Power windows, locks and mirrors
 - Sun visors with extensions
 - Trunk access pass-through

SE adds over ES:

 - 650-watt Rockford-Fosgate® Acoustic Design Premium Audio system
 - 18-in. aluminum alloy wheels
 - Power glass sunroof
 - SIRIUS® satellite radio with 3-month pre-paid service subscription
 - DVD-based navigation with rear view camera
 - Bluetooth® hands-free phone system
 - Automatic climate control
 - Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
 - Electrochromic interior rearview mirror
 - Black wood print interior trim
 - Fog lights
 - Heated front seats
 - Illuminated glove box
 - Sport fabric seating surfaces
 - Power driver’s seat
 - Theft-deterrent alarm system

Galant Options:

 Leather Package (SE model) adds: Leather seating surfaces and rear lip spoiler.

Information on Toyota's 2010 Prius (Generation 3)

2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid:
                                             We already had lots of information and photos of the all new third generation Toyota Prius Hybrid car, but a few things were still missing. Toyota has released a whole bunch of info on the new Prius (except for pricing, unfortunately). It's not totally new, but a bit more detailed than what we had before. See the highlights below.All from Toyota's Realease:

Fuel Economy:

The third-generation Prius extends its record of continuous improvement in fuel economy. The first-generation Prius, which was rated 41 EPA combined mpg, was replaced by the current model, which is EPA rated at 46 miles per gallon (mpg), combined city/highway. Using a combination of technologies, fuel efficiency was increased to an EPA estimated

  city/highway mpg rating of 50 in the city, 49 on the highway and a combined 50 mpg for the new Prius.

                                              Engine
A larger and more powerful 1.8-liter Atkinson-cycle, four-cylinder engine will produce 98 horsepower at 5,200 rpm in the new Prius. Together with its electric motor the hybrid system in the new Prius will generate a combined net horsepower of 134, an improvement of 24 horsepower over the previous generation.

The 1.8-liter Prius engine is the first Toyota power plant that requires no belts under the hood for better fuel economy and less potential maintenance.

This larger engine actually reduces fuel consumption on the highway (where the electric motors are not much help) by running at lower RPMs than the previous model's 1.5-liter engine.
The new Prius will be certified as a Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV) and an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) in California, as well as those states adopting California emission standards.
 

Hybrid Synergy Drive' Changes

The patented Hybrid Synergy Drive system in the 2010 Prius is 90 percent newly-developed with significant improvements over previous models.

• The transaxle is lighter in weight and reduces torque losses by as much as 20 percent compared to the previous model.
• The inverter, which converts direct current to alternating current, has a new direct cooling system to reduce size and weight.
• Taken together, the inverter, motor and transaxle are smaller and 20 percent lighter.
• A newly developed electronically controlled regenerative braking system has been adopted, with control logic optimized to enhance regeneration.

As previously stated, the new Prius also have 3 different driving modes on top of the normal one: EV, Power, and Eco

Weight Reductions

Weight was saved through use of aluminum in the hood, rear hatch, front suspension axle and brake caliper and super high-tensile steel in the rocker inner, center pillar, and roof reinforcement.

2011 Honda Accord Sedan Earns Best-Possible 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in More-Stringent Federal Government New-Car Assessment Program

TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., November 11, 2010 - The 2011 Honda Accord Sedan has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) best-possible Overall Vehicle Score of five stars, American Honda Motor Co., inc., announced.

2011 Honda Accord EX-L V-6 Sedan

lping the Accord achieve the top score were five-star ratings for overall frontal crash safety, overall side crash safety and rollover resistance. The Accord is one of only six vehicles to achieve a five-star Overall Vehicle Score to date, and is the first to achieve five stars in each of the three ratings categories: 5-star frontal crash rating, 5-star side crash rating (combined results of side barrier and side pole) and 5-star rollover rating.

The newly introduced Overall Vehicle Score is part of the federal government's more stringent New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) that is first being applied to 2011 models. As a convenience to new car shoppers, the Overall Vehicle Score represents the combined results of the overall ratings from the frontal crash tests, the side crash tests and the rollover-resistance into a single, summary score between one and five stars.

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interior

Revised for 2011, the frontal crash safety test incorporates a crash dummy representative of a small-size female in the front passenger's seat and, as before, an average-size male crash dummy in the driver's seat. The side-crash safety evaluations continue to include the side-barrier test used previously where a moving barrier strikes a stationary vehicle at an angle. However, a new side-pole test has been added where a moving vehicle strikes a stationary pole barrier. Ratings are provided for both of the individual seating positions in the side-barrier crash safety test, as well as a combined rating for both positions, while the side-pole rating is based on a test of the frontal seating position only. The front seating position side barrier crash safety test result also is combined with the side-pole crash safety test result for a front seat side impact rating, with the results of all of the tests combined into an overall side-crash safety rating.

The side-barrier crash test now implements a combination of male and female crash test dummies, with the male positioned in a front seating position (as before) and the small female (new) in a rear seating position. The newly introduced side-pole crash test exclusively uses the small female crash dummy in a front seating position.

Complete NCAP safety rating results for the 2011 Accord Sedan are:


All 2011 Accord vehicles utilize the Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. ACE is an exclusive body design that enhances occupant protection and crash compatibility in frontal crashes. The ACE design utilizes a network of connected structural elements to distribute crash energy more evenly throughout the front of the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management helps to reduce the forces transferred to the passenger compartment. Standard safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control; an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS); side curtain airbags; dual-stage, multiple-threshold front airbags; a driver's front side airbag; and a front passenger's side airbag with an occupant position detection system.

The entire Honda Accord lineup has received updates and improvements for 2011, highlighted by increased fuel economy, enhanced exterior and interior styling, and the addition of a new Special Edition (SE) trim level. With a variety of models available in 4-cylinder and V-6 variations, each Accord model provides a unique balance of style, performance, efficiency and value.

The 2011 Accord Sedan's exterior expresses a more upscale and powerful presence with new styling for the front grille, front bumper and rear deck lid, along with a new wheel design for EX models. improvements to vehicle aerodynamics, engine friction and an optimized fifth-gear ratio on automatic transmission models all contribute to fuel economy improvements. The EPA fuel-economy ratings for Accord 4-cylinder sedan models equipped with an automatic transmission improve by 2 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city, 3 mpg on the highway and 2 mpg combined, for a city/highway/combined rating of 23/34/27 mpg.

Balancing value and luxury, the new Accord SE Sedan trim level offers all of the standard features from the popular Accord LX-P while adding leather-trimmed seating, heated front seats, driver's power-lumbar support and a leather-trimmed steering wheel.

Interior updates on all models include new seat fabrics on models with cloth seats, an updated instrument panel design and more-refined accent points throughout the interior. New features on certain models include a USB Audio interface on Accord EX and EX-L Sedans, a rear-view camera on sedans equipped with the available Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation⁵ System™, and all Accord EX models gain the auto on/off headlight feature. Additionally, Accord EX-L V-6 models receive a two-position memory system for the driver's seat.

A 190-horsepower, 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine is standard in the Accord EX and EX-L Sedans. The 2.4-liter i‐VTEC four-cylinder engine in the Accord LX, LX-P and SE Sedans produces 177 horsepower. The available 3.5-liter, 24-valve SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 engine produces 271-horsepower and takes advantage of Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) technology that can deactivate up to half of the cylinders while cruising to improve fuel economy. EPA fuel-economy ratings⁴ for the 2011 Accord V-6 Sedan are 20 city/30 highway mpg, an improvement of 1 mpg in each environment. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on 4-cylinder models and a 5-speed automatic is available. A 5-speed automatic transmission is standard on V-6-powered models.

The fully independent, double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension systems inspire confident handling performance while also providing a comfortable ride. The 2011 Accord Sedan comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers (alloy on LX-P and SE); and 17-inch alloy wheels are standard on EX and above sedan models. All Accords feature four-wheel disc brakes.

Currently more than 95 percent of the Accord vehicles sold in the United States are produced⁶ at Honda of America Manufacturing inc.'s Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, or at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC, in Lincoln, Alabama.

Honda Unveils 2013 Accord Coupe Concept

Accord Coupe Concept

All-new Accord will feature next-generation powertrain technologies,
class-leading fuel economy plus innovative safety and technology features

 Accord Coupe Concept - Front Grille

DETROIT, U.S.A., January 10, 2012 - Honda unveiled the dynamic Accord Coupe Concept today at the North American International Auto Show, providing the first official glimpse of the athletic styling direction, as well as revealing a host of new technologies for the all-new, ninth-generation 2013 model, set to go on-sale this fall.

The 2013 Accord will feature three all-new powertrains, including the first U.S. application of both a 2.4-liter direct-injected engine and two-motor plug-in hybrid system from Honda’s suite of next-generation Earth Dreams™ powertrain technologies. In addition, the V-6 Accord will be the first Honda sedan to feature a new 6-speed automatic transmission. Both the Accord Sedan and the Accord Coupe models are expected to achieve class-leading fuel economy ratings and will be available with a number of innovative new safety and technological features.  

“Marking the 30th anniversary of U.S. production, this new ninth-generation Accord will raise the bar again through a tour de force of new Honda powertrain and safety technologies, geared to ensure that Honda and the Accord continue to lead in fuel economy, safety and fun-to-drive performance,” said John Mendel, executive vice president of sales for American Honda. 

Accord Coupe Concept - Wheel

Design and Packaging:

The Accord Coupe Concept features an athletic styling direction for Honda’s best-selling model. The front bumper’s dynamic lines are highlighted by a revised four-sided honeycomb grille and deeply set multi-reflector headlights. Lower fog-light spoilers are accented by crystallized chrome inlays.

The Accord Coupe Concept’s 20-inch, machine-finished, 5-spoke wheels contribute to its solid stance. The rear taillights aggressively sweep into the body, while a trunk -lid spoiler and large exhaust finishers integrated into the bumper underscore the Accord Coupe Concept’s muscular exterior.

While the Accord Coupe will remain similarly sized, the Accord Sedan will feature a more compact exterior footprint, adding to its sportier appearance. A shortened length and reduced weight will also give the 2013 Accord Sedan more responsive handling and improved driving dynamics. Both the 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will retain the current model’s generous cabin space.

Advanced and Efficient Powertrains:

The Accord will offer three all-new powertrains for the 2013 model year. The Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will be the first models in the U.S. to receive the new Earth Dreams 2.4-liter, 16-valve DOHC i-VTEC® four-cylinder engine featuring direct- injection (DI). The engine will be paired to a 6-speed manual transmission or a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which utilizes an innovative cooperative control system for excellent acceleration and responsive shifting. The all-new 2.4-liter DI engine generates significant performance improvements compared to the 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine it replaces, producing more than 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. In addition to an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the 2012 model, the new four-cylinder-equipped 2013 Accord models are targeted to deliver class-leading fuel economy.

The 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe will also be offered with a re-engineered 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC, i-VTEC V-6 engine, paired to a new 6-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual transmission. The new V-6 engine generates an increase in horsepower and torque over the current model. The 2013 Accord Sedan and Accord Coupe models equipped with the 6-speed automatic transmission will utilize Honda Variable Cylinder Management ™ (VCM™) technology and are targeted to achieve class-leading fuel economy¹ along with an overall improvement in fuel economy compared to the outgoing model.

The 2013 Accord lineup will also feature the first application of a new two-motor plug-in hybrid system to the Accord Sedan. The Honda two-motor hybrid system moves continuously through three modes - all-electric, gasoline-electric and direct-drive - to maximize driving efficiency and fuel economy.

In all-electric mode, the 2013 Accord Plug-In Hybrid will use a 6 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery and a powerful 120 kW electric motor to achieve an all-electric range of approximately 10-15 miles in city driving scenarios and a top speed of 62 mph. Fully recharging the battery will take less than four hours using a 120-volt, outlet and less than 1.5 hours using a 240-volt charger.

In the gasoline-electric hybrid mode, the Accord is powered by its fuel-efficient 2.0-liter, i-VTEC inline four-cylinder, Atkinson cycle engine, paired with an electric Continuously Variable Transmission (E-CVT). For more efficient high-speed cruising, the Accord Plug-In Hybrid can engage in a direct-drive mode, in which only the engine drives the front wheels. The Accord Plug-In Hybrid will launch next winter.

All 2013 Accord models will incorporate the Honda ECO Assist™ system, an innovative technology that can enhance efficient vehicle operation at the touch of a button, while also providing visual feedback to the driver to promote and confirm a more efficient driving style.

Accord Coupe Concept - Rear view

Safety and Technological Innovations:

The 2013 Accord will introduce numerous new features for enhanced driver safety, visibility and security. The new Accord will be available with Honda’s first application of Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Crash Warning (FCW) technology. Both systems use a camera mounted behind the windshield to alert drivers if the car is moving out of its lane or to warn drivers of a potential collision in front of them.

The 2013 Accord is targeted to earn top scores in both the federal government’s New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) vehicle evaluations.

Additionally, the Accord will be equipped with several new technologies to help improve the driver’s visibility around the vehicle. The Accord will be the first model to receive the Honda-exclusive LaneWatch™ blind-spot display, which uses a camera system mounted on the passenger mirror for an enhanced view of the passenger-side roadway. The Accord will also receive a rearview back-up camera and an Expanded View Driver’s Mirror as standard equipment.

The Accord has always been an exceptional value and the 2013 model will offer more standard equipment compared to the current model, including new advanced technology features. High-tech features that will be found on all 2013 Accord models include Bluetooth®³ HandsFreeLink® phone interface, a full-color intelligent Multi-Information Display (i-MID) and an SMS text messaging function, which can read received texts from compatible cell phones aloud over the audio system. Another standard feature and first for the Accord is the introduction of a Pandora® Internet Radio interface, compatible with the Apple® iPhone®, which works with the vehicle's audio controls and i-MID.

About the Honda Accord:

The Honda Accord, currently in its eighth generation, is one of Honda's best-selling vehicles worldwide and remains one of the top-selling automobiles in the U.S. The Accord was launched in 1976 with subsequent major re-designs in 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2003 and 2008. More than 11 million Accords have been sold in the U.S. since 1976.

Since its introduction nearly 36 years ago, the Accord has been honored for its quality, reliability and superior drivability. Car and Driver magazine has awarded the Honda Accord its prestigious and highly competitive annual ‘10Best Cars’ award a record 26 times. No other vehicle in the award’s history has been honored as frequently as the Accord. The Accord was also recognized for the highest initial quality in the mid-size sedan segment in the 2011 J.D. Power Initial Quality Survey.

In 2012, Honda will celebrate 30 years of Accord production in the U.S. The first Accord Sedan rolled off the Marysville, Ohio assembly line on November 1, 1982 and was the first Japanese-nameplate car assembled in the U.S. Since then, more than eight million Accords have been produced at Honda’s first U.S. auto plant in Marysville, Ohio.

Best Selling Cars - top 10 of 2012

Eight of March’s 10 best seller cars returned to the table in April, but one of the newbies may surprise you.

In March, an incentive-heavy Nissan Altima fell just 1,517 cars short of the redesigned Toyota Camry, clinching the No. 2 best-selling car position. Incentives remain high, but Altima sales dropped drastically enough to knock it off the -top 10 list. Instead, shoppers drifted toward the Honda Accord and Toyota Prius.

The Accord, one of April's two newcomers, gained 25.6% last month, snapping three months' sale malaise to fall just 1,435 cars short of the hard-charging, recently redesigned Camry. The shift surprised us, given the Accord is in its final year before a redesign while incentives are about the same as a year ago.

There's little surprise that the Prius’ sales catapulted 101.7% despite gas prices leveling off this month. Three new Prius variants -  a subcompact Prius c, larger Prius v and rechargeable Prius Plug-in - accounted for 76% of that rise. Strip those away, however, and even the original Prius handily outpaced its year-ago sales.

The Chevrolet Malibu is this month's other newcomer. Malibu sales are down, but April 2011 was a banner month for the sedan. If the Malibu and Accord reshuffled the deck for top-selling family cars, their compact counterparts stayed in closer order. Despite stable incentives, the aging Toyota Corolla stayed in the top 10. The redesigned Honda Civic fell 8.8% but stayed put, too. However, the Ford Focus, Chevrolet Cruze and Hyundai Elantra lined up offstage, with Elantra and Cruze sales down more than 20%. Focus sales were up 12.5% but not enough to keep a top 10 ranking.

Detroit's pickup trucks gained some traction in April, as combined sales for the Ford F-Series, Chevrolet Silverado and Chrysler's Ram trucks gained 7.4%.

April auto sales are projected to rise just 2% when all the numbers are in, falling short of the auto industry's double-digit rise in the first three months of 2012. GM and Ford posted slight losses, while Chrysler's meteoric rise continued with its best April since 2008. Toyota took up some of the slack, with sales up 11.6%, while Hyundai-Kia, Nissan and Honda stayed about even.

Why the slowing? For starters, April overlapped five weekends, leaving buyers three fewer days to shop than a year ago. The difference in selling days typically amounts to a day or two; only twice in the last decade has there been three fewer days, GM spokesman James Cain noted.

Moreover, April saw the incentives gap narrow for the first time in months. CNW Marketing Research data show car buyers reaped 15% off the average MSRP in total dealer and automaker incentives. But rising MSRPs outpaced the discounts, so transaction prices shot up: The average car sold for $31,216 in April, or $1,657 (5.6%) more than a year ago.

This month's numbers might seem average, but they portend a stabilizing in the industry. April 2011 also saw relatively normal inventories from Japanese automakers as the impact of the March tsunami hadn't been felt at the dealer level. We expect May 2012 sales for Japanese automakers to have huge spikes versus 2011 numbers that saw drastic drops versus 2010. The upswing in 2012 could look shocking.