GT5 Transcripts/Honda ACCORD Coupe EX '03

The Accord evolved into its 7th generation model in 2001, but this was a U.S. only model that was not released in Japan. 
Based on the U.S. Accord saloon that was sold in Japan as the Inspire, it had a respectable body size, being 187.5 inches long, 71.4 inches wide and 55.7 inches in height, making it one class higher than the Japanese Accord saloon. 
The engine equipped in this Accord coupe was either a 158 BHP 2.4L engine as in the Japanese Accord, or a 237 BHP 3L V6. A 6 speed MT was combined with the V6 engine in the sporty EX grade model. 
Though the 3L V6 was a SOHC engine, it felt sporty and was matched very well with its 6 speed MT. Though it was a large displacement FF, it had no rough edges, and had a smooth feel to the drivetrain that is very characteristic of Hondas. Of course one reason for this is that the quality of the 6 speed MT was very high, providing a very satisfying gear change. 
The EX model emphasized its sports orientation in its interior as well. In addition to a 3 spoke steering wheel, the dashboard panels are carbon print, and the 6 speed MT gear stick is common with the S2000. This is an unusual exception, as the S2000 does not share parts with any other model. 
However, its ride is not of a hard sports car. It relates to the driver necessary road information, but provides a mild, comfortable ride that is characteristic of US/EU spec models. This is a very traditional coupe, suited for luxurious motorway cruising.
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