With the debut of the completely redesigned 2003 Honda Accord comes a new realm of possibilities for customization. Envisioned and customized by Honda, the 2003 Honda Accord Concept Coupe exemplifies a new direction to a platform that has traditionally been among the most popular in the industry to modify. Now with an available 240-horsepower V-6 engine and a six-speed manual transmission, the performance demeanor of the Accord has increased to a new level. The Accord Concept Coupe goes a few steps further and strives to integrate useful modifications that give it even more horsepower, lower curb weight, increase handling performance, and improve acceleration and braking.

Powertrain/Chassis Modifications: High-flow intake and exhaust, 300-horsepower 3.2-liter V-6 engine, limited slip differential, semi-manual 6-speed transmission, prototype 8-piston Brembo brakes, lowered racing suspension and widened track. Exterior Modifications: Carbon fiber body kit (includes bumpers, side sills, grill and underbody diffuser), dual aluminum integrated exhaust ports, aluminum/carbon fiber rear wing, black chrome finish headlights and taillights, 20-inch black chrome wheels, Bridgestone Potenza S03 235/45 ZR20 tires, fender flares and NSX Spa Yellow paint. Interior Modifications: F1-style paddle shifter on steering wheel, prototype multifunction meter display with on-board diagnostics, Sparco carbon/Kevlar backed bucket seats covered in Alcantera suede, 4-point front seat harnesses, three-spoke racing steering wheel, aluminum sport pedals.

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In Detail

submitted by	Richard Owen
engine	V6
valvetrain	SOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
displacement	2997 cc / 182.9 in³
bore	86 mm / 3.39 in
stroke	86? mm / Not Available in
power	223.7 kw / 300 bhp
specific output	100.1 bhp per litre
driven wheels	Unit Steel
front tires	235/45 ZR20
rear tires	235/45 ZR20
front brakes	Brembro Vented Discs w/8-Pot Calipers
f brake size	mm / in
rear brakes	Brembro Vented Discs w/8-Pot Calipers
r brake size	mm / in
steering	Rack & Pinion
f suspension	Double Wishbones
r suspension	Multi-LInk
transmission	6-Speed Auto
gear ratios	:1