Honda’s L-motors re-characterize the old philosophy that the engine should be economical and environmentally friendly. Originally, these Honda engines appeared in Fit cars, a super hit from Honda that opened a new page in the Japanese automotive industry. The popularity of Fit and fit-like cars was so high that few other models could rival it, and the new engine series played a leading role in this.
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Honda Fit/Jazz
The Honda Fit/Honda Jazz is a Japanese 5-door hatchback subcompact car manufactured by Honda Motor Co., Ltd since 2001. Since 2014, the 4th generation of the model has been produced, and in 2018 it is planned to carry out its restyling. The model is assembled in Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Philippines, Brazil, Taiwan, Mexico. Fit is used for machines sold in Japan, America and China, while Jazz is used for Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia.
Engine L13A/L13B
Engine L15A/L15B
L15A initially did not differ much from L13A – the same layout, the same 8 spark plugs. Over time, an “upgrade” version with the iVTEC system appeared. The number of candles decreased to standard, but the candles themselves became iridium (improved spark, increased service life), and space for VTEC cams on the camshaft was also freed up – before that, the candles interfered. The new engine got 20 hp. more than the 1.3-liter, and the total “herd” was 110. These motors have long occupied places under the hoods of Honda “up to Civic”. It is worth saying that various modifications of L-motors are produced to this day (2013) and so far they are not expected to replace them.
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