CJ wrote:...anyone know anything about them? It seems like a good N/A family car alternative:
CJ
Accord Type R/ Euro-R
The Honda Accord Type-R was produced from 1998 – 2003 with a naturally aspirated H22A7 that produced 212 PS (209 bhp) @ 7,200 rpm & 158 lb-ft @ 6,700 rpm, in addition to the standard Type R modifications - Recaro seats, a limited-slip-differential, independent double-wishbone suspension, etc. This Type-R was only ever produced for the European (UKDM/EUDM) market, with the bulk being sold in the UK. All Accord Type-Rs, whether for UK or EU markets, were produced at Honda's Swindon factory. 0-60 mph in less than 7 seconds, with 144mph top speed.
Its successor is the CL7 Accord Euro-R produced 2003-2007 built in Sayama, Japan for the JDM/EUDM market, it came with a K20A motor {Displacement: 1998 cc, Compression: 11.5:1, Power: 220 bhp (220 PS, 162 kW) @ 8000 rpm, Torque: 152 ft•lbf (206 N•m) @ 7000 rpm and a Redline of 8500 rpm} same as the 02-06 Integra Type R. Of course it has the standard Type R modifications – including Recaro seats, a limited-slip-differential, independent double-wishbone suspension.
(from Wikipedia)