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Honda to feature a V8 engine at last?
By Yoann Besnard on 28 February 2008 | 
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Honda never really made it in the executive segment because the carmaker never made the jump to V8 powertrains like Nissan/Infiniti or Lexus did. If it’s not essential in Europe, it’s considered like a crime of lese-majesty in the country of V8s explaining. But the situation might change.
The Japanese car magazine reveals that Honda is currently working on a new V8 engine which is expected to be featured on the Honda Legend also sold under the Acura label in the US as the RL model. The V8 engine would have a displacement of 4.5-litre and a power output of about 400bhp. The car is expected to be launched in Japan first in 2010. So if true, a V8-powered wouldn’t reach our shores before 2011.
With the rumoured V8, it appears that Honda has ruled out the possibility to sell the V6 diesel engine that the company is readying for Europe. The future V6 unit is expected to be featured on the Honda Accord and maybe on the Legend in order to increase its sales.
Source: WindingRoad