The SiR-T's smaller F20B engine could out-rev the bigger H22A fitted to other Accords of this generation — a shorter stroke let it spin higher and match power through revs instead of displacement.
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Lead trim: SiR 2.0 L four, S-Matic automatic (180 PS) · up to 197 hp
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FactThe SiR-T's smaller F20B engine could out-rev the bigger H22A fitted to other Accords of this generation — a shorter stroke let it spin higher and match power through revs instead of displacement.
The Accord SiR-T was introduced in 1997 in the Japanese sixth generation (built at Sayama, Saitama) and was only available with a five-speed manual transmission and the 2.0-litre F20B engine, rated 200 PS (197 hp) at 7,200 rpm and 196 N·m (145 lb-ft) at 6,600 rpm, with an 85 mm x 88 mm bore and stroke and a 7400 rpm redline (the H-series DOHC VTEC engines were limited to 7,800 rpm). The F20B had a unique blue valve cover, was mounted with a tilt towards the driver and could rev higher than the H22A because of its shorter stroke (the H22A being 87 mm x 90.7 mm); it was also classified as a low-emissions engine. The SiR-T was replaced by the even more uncompromising Euro R variant in 2000, whereas the automatic-equipped SiR continued until the generation was replaced in 2002. The Accord SiR was based on the SiR-T but used the S-Matic automatic transmission with a sequential manual shift mode, with the maximum output reduced to 180 PS (178 hp) at 7000 rpm and 192 N·m (142 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm; moving the gear-stick to the right allowed manual selection of first to fourth gears, the gear staying in position at all rpm, though the ratios were the same as in the normal mode. The page's compression figure for the F20B is garbled ("11.0.1"), so none is entered. Japanese sixth-generation dimensions: wheelbase 2,665 mm (104.9 in), length 4,635 mm (182.5 in), width 1,695 mm (66.7 in) and height 1,420 mm (55.9 in) for the sedan.
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SiR 2.0 L four, S-Matic automatic (180 PS) | 1997–2002 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 178 hp | 142 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| SiR-T 2.0 L F20B four, 5-speed manual (200 PS) | 1997–2000 | 2.0 L Inline-4 | 197 hp | 145 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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