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Honda Inspire V (CP3, facelift 2010) 3.5 V6 (280 Hp) ECT
Overall Rating
Honda Inspire:
The Honda Inspire is a mid-size sedan derived from the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in late 1989 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor. It was sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as Honda Verno for the Vigor/Saber, and as the Inspire at Honda Clio stores.
In 1995, the Inspire was updated and exported to the US as the Acura 3. 2 TL, while the Vigor nameplate was replaced with the Honda Saber. The longitudinal 2. 5L straight-five engine layout and platform remained and was sold as the Acura 2. 5 TL....(Read more on Wikipedia)
V (CP3, facelift 2010) Overview:
Honda Inspire (V (CP3, facelift 2010)). With 342 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1600 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.5 V6 (280 Hp) ECT Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 3.5L J35A V6 delivers robust performance with 280 Hp, offering smooth acceleration and ample power for highway cruising and overtaking, characteristic of Honda's V6 engines.
Fuel Economy
With a combined fuel consumption of 10.4 l/100 km, this V6 offers reasonable economy for its displacement and power output, especially considering its target market and era, though not class-leading efficiency.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Powerful and refined 3.5L V6 engine (J35A)
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for five adults
- • Smooth and reliable automatic transmission
- • Excellent Honda build quality and reliability
- • Sophisticated ride quality with double wishbone front suspension
Cons:
- • Fuel economy, while decent for a V6, may not appeal to all
- • Primarily a JDM model, parts and service might be niche outside Japan
- • Exterior design might be considered conservative by some
- • Limited availability in international markets
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(VI (CV4/CV6): 2019 - ).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Inspire |
| Generation: | V (CP3, facelift 2010) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.5 V6 (280 Hp) ECT |
| Start of production: | August, 2010 |
| End of production: | September, 2012 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 280 Hp @ 6200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 80.7 Hp/l [36mm more] |
| Torque: | 342 Nm @ 5000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | J35A More details about the engine J35A |
| Engine displacement: | 3471 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 10.4 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.7 kg/Hp, 175 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.7 kg/Nm, 213.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4960 mm mm [36mm more] |
| Width: | 1845 mm mm [17mm less] |
| Height: | 1475 mm mm [26mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2800 mm mm [30mm less] |
| Front track: | 1580 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1580 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.4 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | ECT |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 225/50 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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