HONDA Insight - Manual (Page 9)

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Valve train
12 valve SOHC
VTEC-E variable valve timing and lift technology
Bore x stroke 72 mm x 81.5 mm
Displacement 0.995 liter
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Tune-up interval 170,000 km (105,000 mi)
Engine weight 56 kg (124 lbs.)
Electric motor 10 kW permanent magnet DC brushless motor
Size 60 mm (2.4") thick
Output Without assist With assist
Max. power
50 kW (68 hp)
@ 5700 rpm
56 kW (76 hp)
@ 5700 rpm
Max. torque
91 Nm (67 lb-ft)
@ 4800 rpm
113 Nm (83 lb-ft)
@ 1500 rpm
Transmission
5-speed manual transaxle
(see also: Gear ratio graph)
1st gear ratio 3.461
2nd gear ratio 1.750
3rd gear ratio 1.096
4th gear ratio 0.857
5th gear ratio 0.710
Reverse gear ratio 3.230
Final drive ratio 3.208
Electrical
IMA battery pack
144 volt NiMH (nickel metal-hydride) battery,
consisting of 120 cells providing 1.2 V each
Rated capacity 6.5 Ah
Alternator
DC-DC converter, 75 A / 14.3 V
(Provides power to 12 V accessory battery)
Suspension, Steering, Brakes and Wheels
Suspension & Steering
Front suspension MacPherson strut with aluminum-forged knuckle, aluminum lower arm
Front stabilizer bar 17.3 mm (2/3")
Rear suspension Twist-beam and trailing arms
Steering Rack and pinion with variable electric power assistance
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb 9.57 m (31.4 ft)
Brakes Four wheel anti-lock (ABS)
Front Discs, 231 mm
Rear Drums, 180 mm
Handbrake Mechanical, acting on rear wheels