Economies of scale, and yes that's what it looks like they're planning on doing. The 1.5T is being used in the Civic, CRV, and Accord now, which are their three top-selling cars. I wouldn't be surprised to eventually see the 2.0T replace the J35 in the Pilot, Odyssey, and Acuras, as well as the rumored crossover that's supposed to slot in between the CRV and the Pilot.
Depends on how you measure the power. It may be down on *peak* horsepower, but it has a lot more torque down low where you actually use it everyday, so for driving on the street it feels much more powerful. Not as much at the top-end, but 99% of Accord buyers would probably prefer the current setup.
What I didn't see you say is "area under the curve", which is what the vast majority of people care about because that's what they can feel. And what is "speed"? Top speed? Acceleration from a dig? Acceleration from 40-80?
Exactly, If I can have 273 lb ft of tq at 1500 instead of 5000 or wherever it is on the v6, Im all for it. Its not like Im running 1/4 mile runs in my family car....all the time. I can guarantee you a stock, no bolt ons, tuned 2.0T will be faster than a stock, no bolts ons, v6 for those that really care about performance in their Accord.
OT, but what color R you got and what part of Dallas you in? Ive seen 3 in DFW now
Rallye Red and I live in north Dallas near Addison/Richardson. I've only seen (and chatted with) one CTR owner at the dealership I bought mine from (Lute Riley.) He'd had it in for service twice for the Rev Match failure harness issue.
Ah cool. I saw a red one flying down I30 on the TexPress lanes headed toward Arlington from Dallas a week or so ago. I know it was flying because I was doing 88 in my ricer ext. I saw it in my rear view and had to slow down just so I could grab a look. They look so good in person. There is a white one and a black one in Cedar Hill I know of too. The black one got ran in to already.
