For instance, the 2.4-liter K24 DOHC VTEC engine in the 2006 Honda Civic Si produces 197 horsepower at 7,800 RPM, which is very close to its 8,000 RPM redline. 2000 Honda Civic Si Final thoughts ...

Honda's Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) is arguably the most well-known engine type in the world. The essence of Honda's VTEC system lies in its ingenious approach to valve control ...

Honda’s VTEC system is almost as famous as the brand itself. It is steeped in many myths from motorsport, street racing, motorbikes, and even supercars. VTEC is found in any Civic Type R, the ...

VTEC History and Technology: The Background on Honda’s Engine Breakthrough Where would the tuner world be without the landmark variable valve timing system? Tim Kelly Writer Manufacturer ...

VTEC made its debut in the 1989 Honda Integra XSi, though it would soon be a common feature on pretty much every one of its models. It introduced a new era of high-output small-displacement engines.

VTEC engines still power Honda's new cars decades later, and over the years, they have earned the brand a loyal fanbase of enthusiasts and gearheads around the globe. Here's what VTEC really means ...

The current VTEC engine in cars like the Honda Civic gets 30/40 mpg city/highway and can also be tuned to focus on performance in models like the Civic Si.

Honda reveals three new turbo VTEC engines, including Civic Type R 2.0L. It’s fair to say that in recent years, Honda has been viewed as a laggard when it comes to engine and gearbox development ...

The first ever car to debut with a VTEC-equipped engine was the 1989 Honda Integra XSi overseas. Despite its relatively small 1.6-liter engine, the little Integra could pump out 160 horsepower. A ...

Honda's VTEC system was more sophisticated than earlier variable-valve-timing systems developed by other manufacturers, which could only change the time both valves are open during the intake ...

Honda’s 2.4L K-series engines vary a bit from one another. For example, the TSX’s K24A2 that features VTEC on both camshafts weighs in at the top, followed by 2.4L Accord engines and finally ...

You can now get your Honda VTEC fix from a 5.0-liter V-8. Just not on land. By Ezra Dyer Published: Sep 22, 2023. Save Article. Honda. Honda has built a new V-8 outboard engine for boats called ...