In 2000, the D17A engine appeared, and it became the largest in the D series. Despite the increased displacement, this engine is 8% lighter than the D16. The D17 cylinder block is reinforced, but the height is the same as the D16 – 212 mm. Inside the block is a crankshaft with a piston stroke of 94.4 mm, pistons of a new design, their compression height is 30 mm, and the length of the connecting rods is 137 mm. Thanks to all this, the working volume increased to 1.7 liters. Continue reading Engine Honda D17A
Acura EL
The Acura EL is a mid-size compact sedan from Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Manufactured from 1997 to 2005. The first generation of the model, produced before 2000, was essentially an analogue of Honda Domani. In 2007, the production of the 2nd generation machine was started. It is based on the 7th generation Civic model. In 2003 and 2004 the EL model has undergone modernization, which primarily affected its appearance and optics.