Honda Accord Sixth Generation Japanese Model

For the sixth generation, Honda split the Accord into three separate models, designed for the Japanese, North American, and European markets. However, the wagon was discontinued in North America while the coupe was discontinued in Japan.

The Japanese models became narrower than the previous generation, returning to the favorable "size 5" tax bracket, except for Euro R and wagon, which were classified as size 3. A nearly identical sister car, the Honda Torneo, superseded the Honda Ascot and the Honda Rafaga in Japan. While the wagon was discontinued in North America, Honda developed a Aerodeck version of the JDM model, for sale mainly in Japan.

Accord/Torneo Euro R (CL1, 2000-)

The Euro R included an H22A engine rated 220 bhp (160 kW), 5-speed manual transmission, Recaro seats, helical-torsen LSD, sports suspension, sports exhaust (including 4-2-1 stainless headers) and titanium gearknob. It was also fitted with a unique factory body kit that included flares and was available in some colours not available to other accords(such as Milano Red).

Accord SiR-T (CF4, 1998-)

The SiR-T model included a 2.0L F20B engine rated 200 PS (150 kW; 200 hp) (180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp) automatic) and 144.5 lb·ft (196 N·m), 11.0.1 compression, 7800rpm redline just like H-series VTEC engines that from factory are limited to 7800 rpms. The F20B uses a unique blue valve cover. Like all the larger displacement Honda engines, the F20B is mounted with a tilt towards the driver.

The F20B is also qualified as a low emissions engine.

Accord SiR (CF4, 1998-)

The Accord SiR was based on SiR-T, but used the S-Matic automatic transmission. The engine is rated 180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp) but with better midrange characteristics.

Moving the gear-stick over to the right allows manual selection of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th gear using up and down shift actions just like the sequential gearboxes used on the JGTC NSX. When a particular gear is selected, that gear stays at all rpm. When pushed against the rev-limiter, the engine will happily bounce against it just like a manual. However the gear ratios for each gear are the same as the normal mode and the transmission still works like a normal automatic transmission in all other operating characteristics.

Accord Wagon SiR (CH9 FWD 1999-2001, CL2 AWD 2000-2001)

The SiR wagon model included the only 2.3 L VTEC H-series engine in the Honda line-up. H23A engine rated at 200 hp / 190 hp (AWD) and Torque of 162.8 lb•ft @ 5300 rpm, 10.6:1 compression, 7800 rpm redline like other H-series VTEC engines from factory. The H23A uses a unique blue valve cover. Like all the larger displacement Honda engines, the H23A is mounted with a tilt towards the driver.