HONDA Insight - Manual (Page 71)

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The engine block has a unique, offset cylinder design in which the bore center is offset 14mm from the
crank center. Maximum combustion pressure occurs at a point where the connecting rod is straight up and
down in the cylinder. In this position there is zero lateral force so friction and piston slap are reduced.
As a result of the offset construction, the combustion pressure is used more efficiently since the rod is
near it maximum leverage point with the crankshaft.