“Smart-Linked” Body Shell

Honda’s have been designed to effectively absorb the energy of an impact. One way this was accomplished was through the use of multi-directional cross members. Together these cross members create a “smart-linked” body shell for an even stronger body.

In a frontal collision, the energy is divided between the parallel side frame and sub-frame. The front side frame distributes force to side sill, floor frame, floor center frame and the A pillar to reduce cabin destruction.

In a side impact, the energy is absorbed by a floor cross member, a middle floor cross member and a rear cross member, thus decreasing B pillar deformation. Ina rear-end crash, the end area of the rear frame protects the fuel tank and cabin area with a large cross section.

V-TEC

V-TEC stands for Variable valve timing control system and provides outstanding fuel economy without sacrificing dive ability. Only one of the two intake valves operates at low engine speeds (low rpm), thus creating swirl-induced turbulence in the combustion chamber. As a result it can produce more power with a leaner mixture.

Honda engineers took advantage of this complete- combustion characteristic of the V-TEC engine by making the air-fuel ratio leaner than normal, so engine uses less fuel than conventional engines.

As engine rpm increases, the second intake valve is actuated, enabling engine to draw a larger air-fuel intake charge, helping to increase high-rpm power.

With continuous phase adjustment of the intake camshaft, this latest enhancement provides further improvements to power and torque figures while optimizing overall operating efficiency and minimizing tailpipe emissions.

The end result is better total performance under all types of driving conditions and terrain.

4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension

Honda was the first manufacturer to utilize this system on all four wheels of a front-wheel-drive car. It precisely controls the car’s wheels while accelerating, cornering and braking making it superior to other types of suspension systems.

The system’s upper and lower links handle suspension movement and handling forces, leaving the springs and shock absorbers free to absorb road disturbances and control ride motion.

An additional advantage of double wishbone suspension is its anti-dive geometry. This means the upper and lower links are angled to resist nose-dive under braking and rear-end squat when accelerating.

Molded Plastic Fuel tank

molded tank allows maximum utilization of space within the confines of the car’s structure. In addition the plastic tank eliminates the possibility of rust. Recent developments have created a roll-over valve which prevents excess gas spilling onto the exterior of the car which could damage the paint.