Honda Accord Coupe

When we’re asked to recommend something in a bland GT, the Accord coupe tops our list. Of course, no one ever asks for bland, just as they never search for lower gas mileage or alcohol-free vodka. So Accord coupe sales trickle along at five percent of Honda cars.

Coupes are about style. Finally, the Accord gets some—gets a lot, actually. This new version shares no skin—or glass or lights or grilles or bumpers—with the sedan. The roofline is lower by 1.7 inches. The look is new and flowing and original. The shape carries its visual weight down low, like a water balloon lying on a table. This is distinctive; you’ll spot this coupe silhouette, and recognize it, when it’s still far off.Compared with the sedan, the coupe is close-coupled, but not very. The wheelbase is chopped 2.3 inches, leaving it still 2.8 inches longer than the previous coupe.



Overall length is 190.9, 3.1 inches longer than before. Aerodynamics are improved, only one tick for drag to 0.33, but more significantly for lift, where the coefficient drops to 0.14 from 0.20.




The 190-hp four is the standard coupe engine, either five-speed manual or automatic. Two V-6s are offered, both rated at 268 horsepower; automatics share the sedan’s selective-cylinder engine. Six-speed manual versions drop that feature in favor of variable timing and lift on the intake valves for better low- and midrange punch. Audio tuning adds thrills to the sound.



Standard wheels are 7.5-by-17-inch alloys, replaced by 8.0-by-18-inchers on V-6 coupes, wrapped in 235/45 all-weather Michelins. Along with the sound tuning, the six-speed version gets a stiffer front anti-roll bar for crisper zigs and zags.

Subaru Impreza Turbo (1994 - 2000)

The Subaru Impreza has gained a cult like status amongst true driving enthusiasts. A combination of good performance, superb handling and incredible value for money make for a very attractive buy. Add to this the cachet of three World rally Championships on the trot in the late 90's and you wonder why it took so long for it to become a more mainstream performance icon.

The Impreza has since spawned many new versions, ever more powerful and even better handling than the original. From 2000 the Turbo become the WRX, softened a little in the name of comfort and practicality, and the styling ..... let's not mention the styling!

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2006 Honda Civic Type-R

The name “Type R” was first introduced by Honda Motorcycles, with the letter “R” added to normal bike names as an indication of high performance derivative. The earliest Type R car was the NSX-R, which was a lightweight version of the Honda NSX super car. It was designed following claims that the NSX was not powerful enough to compete with rival models from Ferrari and Porsche. The key feature of Type R derivatives, as shown by the NSX-R, was the importance of the weight to power ratio.



Type R philosophy

The Type R philosophy developed by Honda is not aimed at building the fastest, most powerful vehicle on the planet. Instead, its goal is the production of a car which is well-engineered and exciting to drive. As a result, every car bearing the Type R moniker should feature a number of key characteristics.A Type R should provide an exhilarating driver experience, and should have the feel of a car designed for the racetrack. It should provide plenty of feedback to the driver in terms of steering response, agility, handling and sound, making the driver feel part of the machine. Whilst speed is an important facet of the Type R experience, it should also encompass superior gear changing and braking, without interference from driver aids or soundproofing, which serve only to distance the driver from the car’s performance credentials.

The Type R philosophy also extends to the engineering of each individual vehicle. A Type R should be stripped-out to minimalise weight, doing away with unnecessary luxuries such as satellite navigation, and leather trims. Inside, it should feel like a racing car. Turbochargers are done away with, and all Type R’s are naturally aspirated, delivering smooth power across the rev range, and thus improving both acceleration and traction. Type R Hondas are equipped with a stiffer chassis, bringing improved adjustability and balance through torsional rigidity. Also missing are high-tech gadgets such as traction control, four-wheel drive or stability control systems. The Type R’s appeal is based in clever, yet simple and lightweight engineering features as opposed to complex technology.

The 2006 concept

At the unveiling of a new Honda sports concept, anticipation is always a factor, and the 2006 Honda Civic Type R is no exception to this rule. In order to keep enthusiasts happy, Honda have come up with a “super hatch” design, delivering incredible performance with the same power output as the old version. Producing 200 bhp, the 2006 Honda Civic Type R is more aggressive, lowered and has a wider stance than its predecessor. Under the bonnet is a brand new, 2.0 litre engine. The model will be built in Britain, and is expected to go on sale early in 2007, priced in the region of Ł18,000.