New Honda Accord looks like it has a

[Jscotty]

Have any of the Japanese automakers made an attempt to copy the body style of the Pacer? That is about the only shape that I have not seen duplicated.

[SchnellerVert]

Here's a funny one though, should we consider the current Accord a US car as 95% is built here in the US? It is designed in California as well from what I remember.

I think this was to get it into Nascar rules....to bad they don't offer a ohv V8 for them with an ancient carb.

[ptownTSI]

Here's a funny one though, should we consider the current Accord a US car as 95% is built here in the US? It is designed in California as well from what I remember.

I think this was to get it into Nascar rules....to bad they don't offer a ohv V8 for them with an ancient carb.

Honda will most likely develop their own OHV v8 the same way Toyota did theirs. Two huge global brands putting millions of R&D into this old engine is really going to raise the stakes for the Detroit 3 to upgrade their engines with "in-house" engineering, and not rely on independent engine makers to tweak and massage their products. The competitors have said the toyota v8's might be putting out 40hp more than the 'domestic' v8's.

[delatlanta1281]

ummmm
Sorry guys, what is a hoff. kink?

[hendrixvodu]

i like it its got VCM Variable Cylinder Management it goes from 3 cylinders at idle to 4 at slow speed to 6 kinda cool to save gas and what not...dont get me wrong I hate civics but i have always loved accords im on my second "i now have 98 4dr EX v6" and i have 126,xxx the only thing replace on the car is Tbelt WP and new tires....never had a problem....same with my 1st had a 95 4dr 4 cylinder Lx and the only thing i did was radiator...they run very nice and are very comfortable for what they are...i know you guys hate honda but the accord isnt too bad...i mean...its a nice winter car for me...im not letting the e30 hit the snow

[E30SPDFRK]

ummmm
Sorry guys, what is a hoff. kink?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofmeister_kink

the new accord is fugly

[Sean]

Hate it.



Looks just like a tC from here. I hate those damn things, they are as rabid as damn hondas out here in the desert. Everyone and their damn dog has those piles, and they all look the same, except one might have the "SPORT MUFFLER" or the "COOL BODY GRAPHIC" or the "REAR SPOILER" OH JOY!

LOL

[egk2]

Honda used many e60 styling cues when they designed the new
accord sedan. They made an ugly design even uglier.




The accord coupe is ok though, except for the rear.

[ldsbeaker]

^^ exactly the comparison I made. Looks like a 5er!

[StereoInstaller1]

If there were three other cars in that picture the Accord would be invisible.

[DEV0 E30]

Looks like a TL from the front 3/4 view.

[egk2]

Honda should have used the e90 imo.

[1991 318is]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofmeister_kink
the new accord is fugly

According to the Wikipedia entry the "kink" appeared on the 1951 Kaiser.
Form follows function and since the early 90's aerodynamics have determined the basic shape of cars with sloping hood, high rear decks, and everything as flush as possible. All sedans have basically the same shape and styling cues are limited to minor elements. If you cover the headlights, grilles, and taillights with sheet metal, there's very little variation. They were all styled by the wind tunnel.

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

According to the Wikipedia entry the "kink" appeared on the 1951 Kaiser.
Form follows function and since the early 90's aerodynamics have determined the basic shape of cars with sloping hood, high rear decks, and everything as flush as possible. All sedans have basically the same shape and styling cues are limited to minor elements. If you cover the headlights, grilles, and taillights with sheet metal, there's very little variation. They were all styled by the wind tunnel.

That's right. No one is imitating anyone else.