February 19, 2025 ZhouGuifeng

🚗 By Popular Demand: The Sixth-Generation Accord's Debut with the Red-Top Engine!

📢 Hey, Accord fans! Apologies for the long wait—we’re finally back to continue our deep dive into the history of Honda’s legendary Accord. Last time, we explored the fifth generation. Now, let’s shift gears and talk about the groundbreaking sixth-generation Accord that first appeared in September 1997. This generation was a game-changer, introducing Type R and Euro R versions with the iconic red-top engine, earning the title of a “wild executive sedan.” 💨🔥

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🇯🇵 Three Versions for Three Markets 🌍 For the sixth-generation Accord, Honda designed three distinct versions tailored to Japan, North America, and Europe:

Japan: Chassis codes CF3, CF4, CF5, CL1, CL2, CL3
North America & Asia-Pacific: Chassis codes CG1, CG2, CG3, CG4, CG5, CG6
Europe: Chassis codes CG7, CG8, CG9, CH5, CH6, CH7, CH8

While this generation saw a slight size reduction (except for the Euro R and Wagon), it remained firmly in the D-segment class. Honda’s sales strategy was also unique: in Japan, different versions were sold through different dealership networks (Honda Clio, Primo, and Verno). Meanwhile, Isuzu rebadged the Accord as the Aska—this was its final generation under the Isuzu brand. 🚘

🔥 Performance Models: More Than Just the Type R! While the Type R and Euro R stole the spotlight, Honda also released other high-performance versions, including:

🏎️ SiR-T (CF4) - Japan Exclusive 🇯🇵

Engine: F20B DOHC VTEC
Power: 200HP @ 7,200rpm (manual), 180HP (automatic)
Torque: 196Nm @ 6,600rpm
Redline: 7,800rpm 🔥
Unique Feature: Blue valve cover 💙 (not to be confused with the red-top H22A!)

🚙 SiR Wagon (Japan Exclusive)

Engine: H23A DOHC VTEC
Power: 200HP @ 6,800rpm
Torque: 220.7Nm @ 5,300rpm
Transmission: S-Matic automatic with manual mode 🎛️

🏁 Euro R (CL1) vs. Accord Type R (CH1)

CL1 Euro R: H22A (220HP)
CH1 Type R: H22A7 (212HP)
Performance Upgrades: Limited-slip differential (LSD), tuned suspension, Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel 🏆

🇺🇸 North American & Asia-Pacific Accord: Larger & More Comfortable The CG-chassis Accord in North America and Asia-Pacific came in Sedan and Coupe versions. Unlike Japan’s performance models, North America lacked high-performance variants, except for one:

3.0L V6 (J30A1) – The only 200HP version sold in the U.S., but plagued by transmission issues, leading to a class-action lawsuit against Honda. ⚠️

🏎️ The Coupe: A Unique North American Creation

Designed by: Don Herner & Eric Schumaker 🎨
Platform shared with: Acura TL 🏁
Differences from Sedan: Unique bumpers, wheels, and taillights
Not sold in other markets! ❌

🇪🇺 European Accord: The Sportiest of the Three 🏁 The sixth-gen Accord in Europe was shorter than its American counterpart and featured a rare Liftback version (hatchback-style trunk). It stood out with better base featurescompared to rivals like Ford Mondeo, Peugeot 406, and Vauxhall Vectra:

✔️ ABS ✔️ Engine immobilizer ✔️ Air conditioning ❄️ ✔️ Optional: Cruise control, GPS navigation, heated seats, leather interior 🛋️

🏁 Accord Type R (CH1): The European Performance Icon

Inspired by Mitsubishi EVO & Subaru STI 💥
H22A7 engine: 212HP & 222Nm
Performance Features: Recaro seats, Momo steering wheel, LSD, sport-tuned suspension 🏆
Limited Production: Less than 2,000 units sold in the UK! 🇬🇧

📆 Production Timeline & Legacy

1998: Official launch 🚗
2002: Replaced by the seventh-generation Accord (CM), which saw great success in China.
Performance Continuation: Japan’s CL7 Euro R (K20A engine) competed in WTCC! 🏁