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Wallpaper
Links
Engineering
Performance
Body
Capacities
Fuel
Safety
Interior
Exterior
Q & A
Welcome to the Temple of the 1.6 EL made by ACURA. This site is dedicated to this wonderful car only available in CANADA.
If you are looking for a sedan that is really fun to drive and don't want to spend 28000$, you must take a look to the 1.6 EL.
© Jean-Pierre Paradis
Last update:
Feb 17, 1999
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Wallpaper
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This picture
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Links
Engineering
| Engine Type: | 1.6-litre, SOHC, VTEC |
| Horesepower, SAE net: | 127 hp @ 6600 rpm |
| Torque, SAE net: | 107 lbs.-ft (144 N.m) @ 5500 rpm |
| Redline: | 6900 rpm |
| Bore & Stroke: | 75 mm x 90 mm |
| Displacement: | 1590 cc |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Valvetrain: | 4-valves-per-cylinder with VTEC |
| Manual Transmission: | Standard 5-speed |
| Automatic Transmission: | Available 4-speed electronic |
Performance
| Accelaration (0-100kmh) | 8.7 sec. |
| Top Speed | 195 Kmh |
| Cx | 0.32 |
Body / Suspension / Chassis
| Body Type: | Unit Body |
| Suspension, Front and Rear: |
Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Shock Absorbers: | Gas pressurized with Honda Progressive Valve (HPV) |
| Wheel (Size): | 6.0JJ*15 |
| Wheel (Type): | 1.6EL Standard - Steel,
1.6EL Sport and Premium - Alloy |
| Tires: | All-season, 195/55 R15 84V, Michelin XTG V4 (see the links section) |
| Braking System, Front: | Power-assisted ventilited disc |
| Braking System, Rear: | Power-assisted drum |
| Anti-Lock Bracking System: |
1.6EL Sport and Premium |
| Front Stabilizer Bar: | 24 mm |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar: | 13 mm |
Capacities
| Fuel Tank Capacity: | 45 litres |
| Cargo Volume: | 337 litres |
| Passenger Volume: | 2543 litres |
Fuel Economy
| City/Highway: | 1.6EL(all) 5-speed: 8.1/6.3 L/100km |
| City/Highway: | 1.6EL(all) Automatic: 9.1/6.7 L/100km |
Safety features
Driver's and front passenger's air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
8-km/h impact-absorbing body-coloured bumpers
Side impact door beams
Security System
Keyless enrty with panic feature and trunk release
Interior Dimensions
| FRONT | |
| Head Room: | 1011 mm, 970 mm (Premium) |
| Leg Room: | 1085 mm |
| Hip Room: | 1270 mm |
| Shoulder Room: | 1331 mm |
| REAR | |
| Head Room: | 955 mm, 920 mm (Premium) |
| Leg Room: | 866 mm |
| Hip Room: | 1252 mm |
| Shoulder Room: | 1316 mm |
Exterior Dimensions
| Wheelbase: | 2620 mm |
| Track, front: | 1475 mm |
| Track, rear: | 1475 mm |
| Length: | 4478 mm |
| Width: | 1705 mm |
| Height: | 1395 mm |
| Min. Ground Clearance: | 115 mm |
| Curb Weight | |
| 1.6EL Standard: | 5 M/T 1124 kg, 4 A/T 1149 kg |
| 1.6EL Sport: | 5 M/T 1144 kg, 4 A/T 1169 kg |
| 1.6EL Premium: | 5 M/T 1162 kg, 4 A/T 1187 kg |
Questions & Anwsers
Here you will find some questions I have about the 1.6 EL. I will add anwser as soon as I will find them. Please feel free to post me your questions and if possible your anwsers to.
| Q: | When does the VTEC system activate ? |
| A: | According to the technical
manual the VTEC system change the cams at 5200 RPM. |
| Q: | Does the electronic injection adjust to high octane gaz ? |
| A: | The 1.6 engine is slightly
different from the Honda CIVIC Si VTEC, it has an anti-nock sensor and it could adjust to
higher grade gasoline. |
| Q: | How does the ABS fonction ? |
| A: | How many sensors is there ?
Is there a minimal speed for the ABS to activate ? please help me. |
| Q: | Does the 195/55 R15 tires good for winter ? |
| A: | First I think that
"all season" tires should be label "not for real winter". In real
winter condition there is nothing like a good winter tire. Secondly, I finaly bought
195x60x14 Hakkapeliitta Nokian tires. After driving them one winter, I'm very
satisfied iwth them. |
| Q: | Can I put 14" wheels for the winter? |
| A: | Sure. I personnaly have
195x60x14 Hakkapeliitta Nokian tires mounted on 14" wheels for the winter. |
| Q: | What does the "EL" stand for ? |
| A: | I've received a few
suggestions : - Entry Level - Entry class Luxury - Economy Luxury - Elegant Luxury - European Luxury But I did not received any official confirmation with some kind of reference. |
If you have any new materials on the 16. EL (pictures, articles, movies, anything),
please, please email me (Jean-Pierre.Paradis@fsa.ulaval.ca).
