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http://www.autotrader.com/research/...3/2013-honda-accord-sport-real-world-test.jsp
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Question: Is the Accord Sport suspension different from the LX or EX suspension?
According to the article above, it is:
“Functionally, the most obvious trait of the Accord Sport is the quicker steering. It's noticeable even as I wind my way through AutoTrader's 6-level parking garage. Slight inputs give quick and precise responses. If you like slow, lazy steering, you won't like the steering on this Honda Accord Sport. It's not that I really want to Autocross the new Accord, it's just that the more precise steering provides immediate feedback and makes me feel like I'm more involved in what's happening with the car.
Although, the Sport version of the 2013 Honda Accord is powered by the same 2.4 liter inline-four cylinder engine found in other Accords, in the Sport it's good for an extra 4 horsepower thanks to less restrictive exhaust. You can feel the extra power, but it's not dramatic. The Accord Sport also has a stiffer suspension, and that's obvious too. Versus the Accord EX or Touring, the Sport is sharper and more entertaining to drive.”
According to Honda.com the Sport does get a slightly quicker steering ratio, 2.46 turns lock-to lock verses 2.54 turns lock-to-lock for all other Accords. But can anyone confirm the stiffer suspension? I want to believe it but suspect this is incorrect.
According to Honda.com, the EX-L V6 gets slightly larger stabilizer bars – 19mm front /15 mm back verses 17/14 for all 2.4-liter Accord Sedans. (The 2.4 liter Coupes get 18/16 F/R stabilizer bars. The V6 Coupes get the 19/16 F/R bars.) As an aside, does it seem odd they did not use stiffer bars on the Sport Sedan?
Anyway, I’m curious about this suspension claim and would appreciate any confirmation. Thanks.
(Ran a search. Found nothing. Forgive me if this has already been discussed.)
Question: Is the Accord Sport suspension different from the LX or EX suspension?
According to the article above, it is:
“Functionally, the most obvious trait of the Accord Sport is the quicker steering. It's noticeable even as I wind my way through AutoTrader's 6-level parking garage. Slight inputs give quick and precise responses. If you like slow, lazy steering, you won't like the steering on this Honda Accord Sport. It's not that I really want to Autocross the new Accord, it's just that the more precise steering provides immediate feedback and makes me feel like I'm more involved in what's happening with the car.
Although, the Sport version of the 2013 Honda Accord is powered by the same 2.4 liter inline-four cylinder engine found in other Accords, in the Sport it's good for an extra 4 horsepower thanks to less restrictive exhaust. You can feel the extra power, but it's not dramatic. The Accord Sport also has a stiffer suspension, and that's obvious too. Versus the Accord EX or Touring, the Sport is sharper and more entertaining to drive.”
According to Honda.com the Sport does get a slightly quicker steering ratio, 2.46 turns lock-to lock verses 2.54 turns lock-to-lock for all other Accords. But can anyone confirm the stiffer suspension? I want to believe it but suspect this is incorrect.
According to Honda.com, the EX-L V6 gets slightly larger stabilizer bars – 19mm front /15 mm back verses 17/14 for all 2.4-liter Accord Sedans. (The 2.4 liter Coupes get 18/16 F/R stabilizer bars. The V6 Coupes get the 19/16 F/R bars.) As an aside, does it seem odd they did not use stiffer bars on the Sport Sedan?
Anyway, I’m curious about this suspension claim and would appreciate any confirmation. Thanks.